Robert K. Salley, MD, is a Seasoned Cardiothoracic Surgeon with CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Lexington, KY

Robert K. Salley, MD, is a well-versed cardiothoracic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Lexington, KY. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, he has dedicated training and unique experience in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax – generally, the treatment of conditions of the heart and lungs. Dr. Salley has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-five years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of his specialty. Thus, he is an expert in endarterectomy, coronary artery bypass graft, Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement/repair, MAZE, mitral valve replacement/repair, tricuspid valve replacement/repair, TAVR, pacemaker insertion, lead replacement/revision, thoracic surgery, mediastinoscopy, pneumectomy, thoracoscopy, PleurX catheter removal, pleurodesis, thoracentesis, thymectomy, bronchoscopy, power port placement, and tracheostomy. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice as evidenced by his sterling record. Hence, he ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. He feels that his success is attributable primarily to his perseverance and dedication to his work and patients. Dr. Salley dedicates his spare time to racing cars. Over the years, he received a number of awards and honors, including the On-Time Doctor Award (2014-2018), the Patients’ Choice Award (2012-2018), the Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2016-2018), and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012-2015, 2017-2018). For more information about Dr. Robert K. Salley, please visit https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/body.cfm?id=5120&action=detail&ref=2518.

Robert K. Salley, MD, attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine and received his medical degree in 1977. He served his internship and general surgery residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama (1977-1982). Furthermore, he conducted his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN (1980-1981), as well as his cardiothoracic residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY (1982-1984) and congenital cardiovascular residency at Greenlane Clinical Centre in Auckland, New Zealand (1984-1985). In addition, Dr. Salley received board certification in cardiothoracic surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. And, he remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with local, state, national, and international professional societies and associations. As a result, he is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Internal Society of Cardiac Surgery, the Lexington Surgical Society, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Thoracic Surgery Director’s Association, the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Angiology, the Association for Academic Surgery, the Kentucky State Medical Society, the Mahoney Society, University of Rochester, the Royal Society of Medicine, the Southeastern Pediatric Cardiology Society, and the Kentucky Commission for Handicapped Children. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree acquired at Baylor University in 1973. For more information about Dr. Robert K. Salley, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1243889-Robert-Salley-Cardiothoracic-Surgeon-Lexington-KY-40504.