Dr. Kenton Zehr, MD
Surgeon
160.4 mi · 311 Mack Ave, DMC Ste 63100, Detroit, MI 48201
At a glance
5.00 stars (32 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 33 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Pennsylvania State University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital
3 office locations
5.00
32 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.5
Recent reviews
Dr. Zehr is very intelligent and actually listened to me regardless of having a complicated presentation of symptoms.
March 2, 2023Vanessa P.Verified patient
Excellent patient doctor relationship; expert work procedure concerning replacing valve. I am very very satisfied. Thank q. Doctor is very detail, in hard heart cases!
More than 1 year agoTG
Office locations
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DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital
160.4 mi · 311 Mack Ave, DMC Ste 63100, Detroit, MI, 48201
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DMC Heart & Vascular
160.4 mi · 311 Mack Ave, DMC Ste 64100, Detroit, MI, 48201
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DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital
182.0 mi · 1 William Carls Dr, Ste 100, Commerce Charter Twp, MI, 48382
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Other popular visit reasons
Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG
Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG
Chest Wall Surgery Consultation
Congenital Heart Disease
Heart Murmur / Valve Disorder
Hiatal Hernia
Nissen Fundoplication
Surgery Consultation
Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG
Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG
Chest Wall Surgery Consultation
Congenital Heart Disease
More about Dr. Kenton Zehr, MD
Dr. Kenton Zehr specializes in aortic root and aortic aneurysm surgery, repair techniques for the aortic and mitral valves, and mechanical assistance for the failing heart and lungs. Dr. Zehr has a strong interest in the development of mechanical devices to assist the heart and lungs, and holds several device patents.
Dr. Zehr joined the faculty at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., concentrating on clinical surgery. He then spent two years as the Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Associate Director of the Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and Professor of Surgery before becoming chief of cardiothoracic surgery, director of the Center for Aortic Disease at Scott and White Clinic and professor of surgery at Texas A & M University, Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine.
Over his career, Dr. Zehr has had a long-standing interest in international education. He has conducted operative workshops in Russia, India, and Iran. He has been a contributor in the development and growth of the Perm Heart Institute, Perm, Russia and was named Honorary Professor. The program has grown from 50 cases to over 3,000 open-heart procedures per year in its first decade. He took a year from his USA practice to operate in Perm full-time in 2008 and served as director of education. Dr. Zehr has been recognized for his teaching abilities and was awarded the Anthony L. Imbembo Surgical Residents Teaching Award from the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Faculty Teaching Award from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Zehr has served as an advisor to several mechanical assist device companies. He has been a peer reviewer for Circulation, the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Cardiology, European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Heart Valve Disease, and served 5 years on the editorial board of the journal Chest. He is author of over 130 publications and 11 book chapters covering nearly the entire gamut of acquired adult cardiac surgical diseases.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Pennsylvania State University, Doctor of Medicine
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Internship in General Surgery
Harefield Hospital, Fellowship in Aortic Root Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplantation
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Practice
DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital
Affiliation
Detroit Receiving Hospital
Harper University Hospital
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Professional memberships
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1548248354
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Zehr is very intelligent and actually listened to me regardless of having a complicated presentation of symptoms.
March 2, 2023Vanessa P.Verified patient
Excellent patient doctor relationship; expert work procedure concerning replacing valve. I am very very satisfied. Thank q. Doctor is very detail, in hard heart cases!
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Which hospital is Dr. Kenton Zehr affiliated with?
Dr. Kenton Zehr is affiliated with Detroit Receiving Hospital, Harper University Hospital, and Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Kenton Zehr work with?
Dr. Kenton Zehr works with DMC Specialty Center- Heart Hospital.
Where is Dr. Kenton Zehr's office located?
Dr. Kenton Zehr has 3 office locations, including in Detroit and Commerce Charter Twp, view full addresses on Dr. Zehr's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kenton Zehr?
Dr. Kenton Zehr frequently sees patients for Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG, Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG, Hiatal Hernia, Nissen Fundoplication, and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kenton Zehr on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Kenton Zehr speak?
Dr. Kenton Zehr speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Kenton Zehr in reviews?
32 patients have reviewed Dr. Kenton Zehr. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.