Tessa Watt

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Credentials

MD, MSc

Bio

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 tenant of her care philosophy is always putting patients first.

Research Summary

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.

Clinical Summary

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