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Bradley S. Taylor, M.D., MPH, is a board-certified cardiac surgeon, chief of cardiac surgery for the North Region, and chief of quality and outcomes at Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. He has more than 23 years of experience in all areas of adult cardiac surgery and treats more than 450 complex cardiac cases per year.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Taylor was an endowed professor and chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He also served as the director of quality, director of coronary revascularization and co-director of the Center of Aortic Disease at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Dr. Taylor’s clinical and research efforts have focused on such areas as robotic cardiac surgery, hybrid revascularization of coronary arteries, valvular heart disease and endovascular and open repair of aortic dissections and aneurysms. He has over 125 peer-reviewed articles in numerous medical journals and is considered an expert in the field of cardiac surgery.
As a clinical educator and member of several professional organizations, Dr. Taylor strives to further clinical excellence in cardiac surgery, promote clinical and basic science research efforts and develop the next generation of physicians through resident and fellowship training. He has received many awards for his clinical, teaching and research expertise, including being named a Top Doctor in the specialty of cardiac surgery by Baltimore magazine.
Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree and a master’s degree in public health at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He completed a general surgery residency and a cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as well as a minimally invasive cardiac surgery fellowship at OLV Hospital in Aalst, Belgium.
Dr. Taylor is committed to providing patients with compassionate, high-quality care and maintaining a care environment that prioritizes excellence and patient safety.
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Education/Academic qualification
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Fellowship, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Ziekenhuis
2006
Aortic and Cerebral Angiography, Advanced Training, University Health Center of Pittsburgh
2006
Cardiothoracic, Residency, University Health Center of Pittsburgh
2000 → 2002
Surgery, Residency, University Health Center of Pittsburgh
1998 → 2000
Research Fellowship, Molecular regulation of the human inducible nitric oxide gene, University of Pittsburgh
1996 → 1998
Surgery, Residency, University Health Center of Pittsburgh
1994 → 1996
Surgery, Internship, University Health Center of Pittsburgh
1993 → 1994
M.D., Emory University School of Medicine
1989 → 1993
Medical Student Research Fellow, Platelet deposition and neointima formation in an injured canine model, Emory University
1990 → 1991
Health Administration, M.P.H., Emory University School of Medicine
1985 → 1988
Biology, B.S., Emory University
1983 → 1985
A.A., Emory University
1981 → 1983
External positions
Surgical Director ECMO, Department Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2022 → 2025
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2021 → 2025
Chief, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2021 → 2025
Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2019 → 2025
Director of System Integration, University of Maryland Medical Center
2018 → 2021
Vice-Chief, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2018 → 2025
Co-Director, Aortic Center, University of Maryland Medical Center
2017 → 2025
Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center
2016 → 2025
Director of Coronary Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center
2012 → 2025
Director of Quality, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center
2012 → 2025
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine
2012 → 2019
Attending Staff Physician, The York Hospital, Gettysburg Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital
2007 → 2012
Cardiovascular Surgeon, Wellspan Health York
2007 → 2012
Attending Physician, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare
2003 → 2007
Attending Physician, Allegheny General Hospital
2002
Attending Physician, Dept. of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2002 → 2007
Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2002 → 2007
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CABG Should Be a Subspecialty
Kiaii, B. & Taylor, B., Mar 1 2025, In: Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 37, 1, p. 6-11 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Concomitant valve-sparing pulmonic root replacement and valve-sparing aortic root replacement for giant cell arteritis
Chen, J. R., Taylor, B. & Shah, A., Sep 1 2025, In: Multimedia manual of cardiothoracic surgery : MMCTS. 2025Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Determining VO2 in the ECMO Patient: Authors' reply
Pelekhaty, S. L., Rector, R. P., Wu, Z. J., Grazioli, A., Plazak, M. E., Taylor, B. S., Griffith, B. P., Shah, A., Stein, D. M., Scalea, T. M. & Rabin, J., Sep 28 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ECMO patient energy requirements: A descriptive, retrospective cohort study
Pelekhaty, S. L., Rector, R. P., Wu, Z. J., Grazioli, A., Plazak, M. E., Taylor, B. S., Griffith, B. P., Shah, A., Stein, D. M., Scalea, T. M. & Rabin, J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Nutrition in Clinical Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From zone 1 to zone 3: Feasibility and safety of complex endovascular aortic repairs in type A aortic dissection
Shah, A., Robinson, J., Chahal, D., Kang, J., Toursavadkohi, S., Taylor, B. S. & Ghoreishi, M., Sep 2025, In: Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 170, 3, p. 650-658.e1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Endovascular Repair of the ascending aorta, arch and aortic root: Lessons learned and future directions
Taylor, B. (Speaker)
Sep 22 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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14th Rhoads Symposium: Total Endovascular Repair of the Ascending Aortic Arch and Root: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Taylor, B. (Speaker)
Sep 22 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Veins arE here to STay: The Future Looks Bright-Discussion about VEST Clinical Outcomes
Taylor, B. (Speaker)
Jul 29 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Total endovascular repair of ascending, arch and aortic root: Lessons learned and future directions
Taylor, B. (Speaker)
Jul 29 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (External organization)
Taylor, B. (Committee)
2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
Prizes
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Golden Apple Resident Teaching Award, UMMC Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Taylor, B. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: National/international honor
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Golden Apple Resident Teaching Award, UMMC Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Taylor, B. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: National/international honor
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Number one North American enrolling PI in Cytosorbents STAR-T Trial
Taylor, B. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: National/international honor