Dr Frymus Appointed At Danbury Hospital
Dr Frymus Appointed At Danbury Hospital
DANBURY â Michael M. Frymus, MD, has been named chief of cardiothoracic surgery at the Regional Heart and Vascular Center at Danbury Hospital.
His appointment follows last Julyâs approval by the State Department of Health of the hospitalâs Certificate of Need to establish an open heart surgery and angioplasty program.
 Working in conjunction with his new colleagues in cardiology, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery, Dr Frymus will lead the development of the cardiothoracic surgical program slated to begin early this year, according to Andrew M. Keller, MD, medical executive of the Cardiovascular Service Line and chief of the cardiology section in the Department of Medicine.
Dr Frymus brings more than 20 years of experience and interests in adult cardiac surgery that include valve repair and replacement, off pump coronary revascularization, radial arterial graft conduits, minimally invasive approaches, and mechanical circulatory support devices.
Board-certified in cardiothoracic and general surgery, Dr Frymus came to Danbury Hospital from Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, where he has served as a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center and an assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine since 1992. Last year, Dr Frymus had one of the lowest risk-adjusted mortality rates in New York State.
Prior to completing a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1989, he completed a general surgery internship and residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB, California, and Waterbury Hospital, respectively.
Between 1981 and 1992, Dr Frymus completed military service with the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of major and earning an Air Force Commendation Medal for improving the delivery of surgical care at USAF Hospital, Loring AFB, Maine. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and Fairfield University in Connecticut.