David P. Bichell, MD

Dr. Bichell has a special interest in minimally invasive heart surgery, a technique where surgeons use sophisticated approaches to operate through small incisions. These advances offer several benefits over traditional open-heart surgery, including a quicker recovery, less pain, and minimal scarring. 

In addition to his patient care activities, Dr. Bichell is serving as principal investigator for clinical research studies in a variety of fields, including valve and conduit innovations, pharmacologic advances in the treatment of children, brain protection during neonatal surgery, and multi-institutional outcomes research. 

Dr. Bichell has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts, as well as several book chapters. A talented artist, he has contributed many medical illustrations to scientific textbooks and journals. 

Education 

• 1987 M.D., Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
• 1980 B.A., Johns Hopkins University

Postgraduate Training

• 1997 Chief Resident in Cardiac Surgery, Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School 
• 1996-97 Chief Resident in Cardiac Surgery, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School 
• 1995-96 Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School 
• 1994-95 Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School 
• 1988-94 Resident in General Surgery, Barnes Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine
• 1990-92 Research Fellow, Departments of Biochemistry and Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine
• 1987-88 Intern in Pediatrics, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University

Credentials

• Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery