Peter Pastuszko, M.D.

Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery; Chief, Section of Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Department of Surgery

Education

Fellowships
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Residencies
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Pennsylvania Hosipital of the University of Pennsylvania

Medical School
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Practice Areas

Peter Pastuszko is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in congenital heart surgery for patients of all ages. He brings a deep commitment to precision, compassion and long-term outcomes, while supporting families during some of the most vulnerable moments in their child's life.

Pastuszko performs surgical repairs for a wide range of congenital heart defects, including complex neonatal procedures such as the Ross operation, Norwood operation, arterial switch operation and Ebstein's defect repair. His clinical focus includes brain protection strategies for newborns undergoing heart surgery, always keeping the child's future development and quality of life at the center of his care.

Research Interests

Neonatal and adult congenital heart surgery, with a particular focus on brain protection in children undergoing cardiac procedures

Professional Organizations and Associations

Soceity of Thoracic Surgeons
Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society
Western Thoracic Surgical Assocation
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
American Heart Association

Community Work and Service

Participates in Project Little Hearts, an annual mission trip to India providing heart surgeries for underprivleged children