DR. ROBERT D DOWLING, M.D.
Radiology at Liberty St, Louisville, KY

License number

Kentucky 30841

Professional information

Dr. Robert D Dowling, Louisville KY - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:

Cardiac Surgery

Address:

Cardiovascular Specialists
250 E Liberty St SUITE 900, Louisville 40202
(502) 589-7907 (Phone)

Certifications:

General Surgery, 1992, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, 1995

Awards:

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Languages:

English

Education:

Medical School
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
Graduated: 1985
Presbyterian University Hospital
University Of Pittsburgh Med Center

Robert D Dowling, Louisville KY

Specialties:

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Address:

201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
250 E Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202
310 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202

Education:

Doctor of Medicine

Board certifications:

American Board of Thoracic Surgery Certification in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (Thoracic Surgery)

Robert D Dowling, Louisville KY

Specialties:

Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Adult Medicine, Vascular Surgery

Work:

Univ Cardiothoracic Surgical
201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

Education:

University of Pittsburgh(1985)

Minimally Invasive Apparatus For Forming Revascularization Channels

US Patent:

6315774, Nov 13, 2001

Filed:

Dec 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/457461

Inventors:

Steve A. Daniel - Fremont CA
Richard L. Mueller - Byron CA
Robert D. Dowling - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

A61B 1818

US Classification:

606 15

Abstract:

An apparatus for performing transmyocardial revascularization provides a closed-chest formation of a channel in a wall of a heart. An articulating scope in one embodiment includes a flexible distal portion which provides for a coupling of a surface of the heart to the distal portion. The articulating distal portion is coupled to a control member to provide articulation. Movement of the control member causes deflection, including articulation, of the generally flexible working end of the scope. The coupler may be a two way valve to provide both vacuum and flushing solutions. The articulating scope can be supported by a scope holder that is table mounted or mounted to the patient. An access port provides for the introduction of tools and instruments. An adaptor couples the access port with a handle. The handle provides a working channel for the introduction of an energy delivery device.

Tmr Energy Delivery System

US Patent:

6027497, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Feb 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/794733

Inventors:

Steve A. Daniel - Fremont CA
Richard L. Mueller - Byron CA
Robert D. Dowling - Louisville KY

Assignee:

Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

A61B 1736

US Classification:

606 15

Abstract:

A TMR energy delivery device is introduced through a first minimally invasive penetration of a patient's chest. Sufficient energy if delivered from the wave guide to the wall of the heart to form a channel through at least a portion of the wall. The device includes a visualization device or camera with a rigid portion and a distal end portion that is flexible, a cup member coupled to a distal end of the flexible distal portion, and a vacuum source coupled to the cup member for providing mechanical stability against the heart wall.