John R Spratt, MD : Bio and credentials

My name is John R Spratt, MD, and I am a clinical assistant professor of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. My inspiration to go into medicine came from my parents; my father is a cardiothoracic surgeon and my mother is a nurse. My decision to become a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon was solidified during my time as a medical student and general surgery resident, where I participated in the care of critically ill cardiac and thoracic surgical patients and witnessed firsthand the impact that timely and skilled surgical interventions can have on a person's life.

I treat patients with the full breadth of adult cardiac surgical disease, including coronary artery disease, valve disease, and aortic aneurysm and dissection. I have a particular clinical interests in aortic root and arch surgery, mitral valve repair, the MAZE procedure for atrial fibrillation, and catheter-based valve therapies, including TAVR, M-TEER (Mitraclip), TMVR, and the emerging suite of catheter-based therapies for tricuspid valve disease. I also lead our weekly valve conference, in which our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, cardiologists, and research staff review cases and develop individualized treatment plans for our complex valve patients.

I earned my medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. I then completed my residency in general surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School, during which I also completed two dedicated years of research related to cardiothoracic surgery and served as administrative chief resident. Following residency, I completed fellowship training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I am certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

I am committed to understanding each patient’s specific situation to help them make the best possible decisions about their care. I enjoy reviewing imaging studies, talking to patients and their families, and examining all the possibilities to ensure we make the correct diagnosis and construct an appropriate treatment plan for each patient. My ongoing research interests include clinical outcomes in aortic surgery and the use of cerebrospinal fluid drains and other measures used in open and endovascular aortic surgery for the prevention of spinal cord ischemia.

Outside of work I enjoy reading, hybrid training, and spending time with my wife, Claire. Our shared hobbies include yoga, cooking, and exploring Florida.