Juan B. Grau, MD

What are some of the specific conditions you treat?

• Off-pump complex coronary revascularization with non-touch technique of the ascending aorta
• Myectomy for the treatment of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
• Complex Mitral valve Repair
• Aortic valve repair and aortic root reconstruction
• Reoperative valve surgery
• Aortic arch aneurysm repair
• Surgery for the treatment of atrial fibrillation
• Adult Congenital Cardiac procedures
• Repair of congenital coronary anomalies

Describe some of your professional highlights.

Some of my professional highlights are as follows:

• Tenured professor of surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute
• Director of the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy program at The Valley Hospital
• Co-Chairman of AATS Foundation Research Committee
• Chair of European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgical Sciences and Translational Research Task Force

What would you like patients to know about your approach to care?

I perform an individual assessment of each patient's pathology with bespoke treatment algorithms for each and every patient. I use the broad and comprehensive use of cardiac imaging to enhance diagnostic accuracy. I also perform dynamic testing on patients with HOCM prior to considering surgical intervention. I incorporate research into my daily clinical practice.

What inspired you to become a doctor?

My uncle and his work as a medical examiner showed me the consequences of poor medical judgment. Since then, I strive to provide each patient with the best possible analysis and planning for their particular cardiac condition