Robert Gordon, MD, JD

Biography

I am a native of Chicago as well as having been an undergraduate, medical student, resident, fellow and attending at Northwestern University. I graduated from Northwestern University School of Medicine Chicago, IL in 1972. I am board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2008.

I have received high distinctions in my academics, teaching, professional achievements and leadership. I have a particular interest in biophysics as it pertains to heart surgery focusing on blood surface interfaces and particle systems. I have an expertise in complex re-operative cardiac surgery, valve repair and aortic arch procedures.