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Zain Khalpey
Director in Artificial Heart Programs and Chief Medical AI Officer
Zain Khalpey, MD, PhD, FACS is a highly accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon and medical innovator. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:
Education and Training
Dr. Khalpey completed his medical education at Guy's, Kings & St Thomas Hospital, London School of Medicine.1 He then pursued residency and fellowship training at Brigham & Women's Hospital in the United States, followed by a super-fellowship in mechanical circulatory support devices at Columbia University's New York-Presbyterian Hospital.1 He also holds a PhD in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Bioenergetics, and Cardiac Transplantation from Imperial College UK.1
Current Positions
As of 2024, Dr. Khalpey holds the following positions:
- Director of Artificial Heart, Mechanical Circulatory Support & ECMO Programs at HonorHealth3
- Network Director of Artificial Intelligence at HonorHealth3
- Director of AI Lab at HonorHealth3
Previously, from 2019 to 2022, he served as:
- Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Northwest Medical Center3
- Chief Medical AI Officer at Northwest Medical Center3
- Director of Heart & Vascular Institute at Northwest Medical Center3
Research and Expertise
Dr. Khalpey is known for his work in:
- Artificial intelligence applications in healthcare3
- Regenerative medicine techniques for heart patients1
- Complex arrhythmia surgery3
- Robotic cardiac surgery1
- Advanced heart failure surgery3
He has a particular interest in sudden cardiac death, robotic mitral valve repair, total artificial hearts, and using short and long-term devices in shock and heart failure patients.1
Achievements and Recognition
- Awarded the Distinguished Fulbright Chair in Medical Sciences in 20161
- Published over 100 manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters on heart and lung transplantation2
- Received numerous awards including the Hunterian Medal and Professorship of Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons, England2
Dr. Khalpey is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.1 He is actively involved in research, publishing approximately 20 papers per year, and is a member of several prestigious medical societies.1
