Biographical summary
Phillip G. Rowse, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular surgery. His clinical focus includes:
- Management of coronary artery disease with an emphasis on utilizing total arterial revascularization, redo coronary artery bypass surgery and a special interest in minimally invasive revascularization procedures.
- Management of adult valvular heart disease including utilization of TAVR technology and robotic mitral valve repair.
- Management of ascending aortic aneurysms.
- Special interest in the surgical treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy including extended trans-aortic and/or trans-apical septal myectomy.
- Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation with alternative energy sources including left atrial appendage amputation/ligation.
- Management of constrictive pericarditis, including preoperative hemodynamic optimization prior to complete pericardiectomy.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Rowse is active in outcomes research and national clinical trials. He authors in high-impact surgical journals and contributes to the growing field of cardiac surgical education literature. He provides guided mentorship to medical students, general surgery residents, and cardiothoracic surgical fellows. He serves as the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Unit Medical Director for step down cardiac surgical patients and is engaged in a variety of quality improvement projects.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Arrhythmia surgery (Maze procedure)
- Valvular heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Pericardial disease
- Ascending aortic aneurysm
- Cardiac tumors
- Mechanical circulatory support (ECMO)
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
Chief Resident - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiac Track)Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2018
ResidencyThoracic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
ResidentThoracic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Residency - Joint General and Thoracic Surgery ResidencyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2016
Chief Resident - General SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2014
Fellowship - Surgical SimulationAmerican College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes
- 2010
Doctorate of Medicine - Highest HonorsRoss University School of Medicine
- 2006
BSc (Hons) - Summa Cum Lade, Microbiology Arizona State University
- 2003
AAMesa Community College
- 1999
Diploma - HonorsApollo High School
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
- 2016
General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2020
Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Award Thoracic Surgery Foundation - Robotics Committee
- 2019
Calmest Under Pressure AwardMayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery - APP & Surgeon Retreat 2019
- 2019
Best Surgeon Communicator AwardMayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery - APP & Surgeon Retreat 2019
- 2019
Happiest/Most Positive SurgeonMayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery - APP & Surgeon Retreat 2019
- 2017
O.T. Clagett Travel Award Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic
- 2016
3rd Place Masters Cup Challenge - 24th European Conference on Thoracic Surgery - Team Americas
- 2016
Judd Club Award - Stellar Performance in Surgical X-GamesGeneral Surgery Residency
- 2015
Judd Club Award - Stellar Performance in Surgical X-Games General Surgery Residency
- 2014
Poster of Distinction7th Annual Consortium of ACS-Accredited Education Institutes Meeting
- 2013
1st Place - Clinical Research Award ($300)
Resident Paper CompetitionMinnesota Surgical Society - Fall Conference 2013
- 2010
M.D., Highest HonorsRUSM
- 2006
B.S. Microbiology, Summa Cum LaudeArizona State University
- 2004
Dean's List RecipientArizona State University
- 1999
Merit Scholarship Award ($2,000)Arizona State University
- 1999
Outstanding Academic AchievementPresident's Education Awards Program
- 1999
Scholar-Athlete Award Arizona Interscholastic Association
- 1998
Regional Cross-Country ChampionsDesert Sky - Skyline Region
- 1997
Regional Cross-Country ChampionsDesert Sky - Skyline Region
- 1996
Regional Cross-Country ChampionsDesert Sky - Skyline Region
- 1996
Scholarship RecipientACE PLUS Scholarship Program
- 1994
Bronze PalmBoy Scouts of America
- 1994
Eagle Trip RecipientBoy Scouts of America - Grand Canyon Council
- 1993
Eagle Scout AwardBoy Scouts of America
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
American College of Surgeons
- 2021 - present
American Medical Association
- 2021 - present
Fellow American College of Surgeons
- 2021 - present
Cardiovascular Surgery Practice Demand Generation Committee
- 2021 - present
Cardiovascular Surgery APP Professional Development Committee
- 2021 - present
Mayo Clinic CV/CVS Structural Heart Disease Web Page Design
- 2021 - present
Cardiovascular Surgery & Intensive Care Unit Collaborative Research Committee
- 2021 - present
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Workforce on E-Learning & Educational Innovation
- 2021 - present
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Workforce on Health Policy, Reform & Advocacy
- 2020 - present
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Workforce on Coding & Reimbursement
- 2019 - present
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- 2019 - present
Cardiovascular Surgery DC Process Standardization Subgroup
- 2019 - present
Medical Director of Mary Brigh 5C/F CVS Progressive Care Unit
- 2018 - present
Cardiovascular Surgery Mortality Review Subcommittee
- 2017 - present
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
- 2017 - present
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- 2016 - 2018
Thoracic Surgery Resident Association
- 2016 - present
Priestley Society
- 2015 - 2016
General Surgery Program Evaluation Committee
- 2014 - 2016
Surgical Sentinel, Department of Surgery
- 2013 - present
The Willius Society: A History of Medicine Organization
- 2011 - 2012
Surgical Nursing Unit (1 Francis) Committee Member
- 2010 - present
Zumbro Valley Medical Society
- 2010 - present
Minnesota Medical Association
Publications