Biography

A graduate of Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Lattouf is an innovative cardiac surgeon with substantial experience in complex cardiac procedures including heart transplantation, laser re-vascularization, left ventricular reduction procedures, thoracoscopic minimally invasive interventional therapy, and mitral valve repair. Throughout a career of more than three decades, Dr. Lattouf has been a vital contributor to Emory's distinguished national reputation in CT surgery. In 1988, he was part of the team that performed Georgia's first domino heart transplant; in 1999, he helped implant the state's first Abiomed biventricular assist system to support the failing heart of a patient suffering from post-cardiotomy shock; and in 2001, he performed the world's first totally endoscopic left ventricular resynchronization. In 2017, Dr. Lattouf was named medical director of the cardiothoracic surgical partnership established between Navicent Health in Macon, GA, and Emory Healthcare. In that role, Dr. Lattouf serves as vice president for cardiac innovation and outreach. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Lattouf trained Navicent Health physicians on the new minimally invasive Convergent procedure to treat patients suffering from longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). The Convergent surgery combines the expertise of a cardiac electrophysiologist and a CT surgeon, and involves the ablation of the inside and outside of the heart to restore regular rhythm. Dr. Lattouf is engaged in active clinical and laboratory research and development work in genetic engineering and stimulated angiogenesis and has received various patents.

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Research Interest

Complex coronary revascularization utilizing off-pump vs. on-pump techniques, Transmyocardial laser revascularization to improve myocardial perfusion and reduction of angina The role of stem cells in the treatment of end-stage ischemic or idiopathic cardiomyopathy, The diagnosis and treatment of heparin induced thrombocytopenia