Dr. Thomas Gazdecki, DO
Cardiovascular – Thoracic Surgeon
Education
- Graduate of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), Bachelor of General Studies – 1977 (‘With Honors’)
- Additional Studies – Microbiology Program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn – 1978
- Graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate – 1983
Post-Graduate Training
- Completed a Rotating Internship at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital-Trenton, MI -1984
- Completed General Surgical Residency at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital-Trenton, MI – 1988
- Completed Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery Residency at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital in Highland Park, MI – 1991
- Additional Training: Completed Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital – 1990 General Vascular Surgery at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital and Consortium Hospitals
Board Certifications and Licensure
- Diplomat with National Board of Examiners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery – 1984
- Licensed with the State of Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery – 1983 through Present
- Board-Certified in General, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery – Certificate No. 1493
Clinical Appointments
- Detroit Receiving Hospital – 2007
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital – 1992
- Oakwood Southshore Medical Center – 2002
Faculty Appointments
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery
- Program Director of General Surgery Residency Program at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
- Clinical Faculty in Surgery: General Surgery Residency at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center
Associations
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (Fellow)
- American Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- The Detroit Academy of Surgery
- Michigan Osteopathic Association
- Michigan Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
- University of Michigan Alumni Association (Lifetime Member)
- Wayne County Osteopathic Association