Hartmuth Bittner
Cardiac Surgeon
Tampa, Florida
Dr. Hartmuth Bittner, Cardiac Surgeon
A Tampa, Florida resident, Dr. Harmuth Bittner started his career in medicine in the mid-1980s. In 2021, Dr. Harmuth Bittner joined Cardiac Surgery Associates, providing cardiac care to patients.
Dr. Bittner has established significant accomplishments, such as performing the first successful lung and heart transplants in Central Florida. In addition, Dr. Harmuth Bittner began a lung transplant program at a hospital in Orlando, Florida.
During his career, Dr. Bittner has researched and written extensively on lung and heart transplants. The European Heart Journal, Clinical Investigation, the American Journal of Surgery, the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, and the Annals of Thoracic Surgery have published his research.
At Cardiac Surgery Associates, Dr. Bittner and the team use the most innovative medical technology to deliver the best possible care to patients. Dr. Harmuth Bittner aims to restore patients to their former health by adhering to surgical excellence, technology, and dedication.
Professionally, Dr. Bittner holds memberships with the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, the Sabiston Surgical Society, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the German Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, CTSnet, and the Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
