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Dr. Watt obtained her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and medical degree from the University of Michigan. She remained at University of Michigan for Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency training as well as Advanced Heart Failure and Mitral Surgery Fellowship. During her training she also obtained a Master of Health and Healthcare Research degree from the Institute for Health Policy and Innovation and completed a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at University of Michigan.
Dr. Watt is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-focused care in the surgical treatment of advanced heart conditions. The primary tenet of her care philosophy is always putting patients first.
BA, Stanford University
MD, University of Michigan
MSc, University of Michigan
Dr. Watt’s research interests include cardiothoracic surgical outcomes, mitral valve repair, heart failure and mechanical circulatory support, cardiac transplant recipient outcomes, organ donor optimization, surgical education, and the use of video analysis to evaluate and improve surgical skill and technique.
American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2024 - Present
Medical License 2014 - Present
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA) Hawley Seiler Residents Award
Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) Scholarship
University of Michigan Medical School Dean's Awards for Graduation with Distinction in Research, Service, and Medical Education
STS Political Action Committee (STS-PAC)
Women in Thoracic Surgery
Society of Critical Care Medicine
American Medical Association
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Coronary Revascularization (coronary artery bypass grafting); Valvular Heart Disease including Mitral Valve Repair; Aortic Surgery and Reconstruction; Heart Failure and Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs); Mechanical Circulatory Support; Heart Transplantation