Bio
Dr. Kline served as an Assistant Professor of Cardiac Thoracic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 1995 through 2008. He now maintains surgical privileges at Hudson Regional Hospital.
Dr. Gary Kline received his post-graduate medical training in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and his general surgical training from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He also completed a surgical research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and held an academic appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gary Kline received his Medical Degree from Wayne State University. He obtained his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Public Health degrees from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Gary Kline is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians. He was also a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, and the New York State Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Dr. Gary Kline has been published in numerous peer-review publications and abstracts. He has given numerous presentations throughout the country and national meetings.
Education
University of Pennsylvania - Residency
Philadelphia, PA
1993 - 1994
Chief Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania - Residency
Philadelphia, PA
1992 - 1993
Senior Assistant Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Wayne State University - Residency
Detroit, MI
1989 - 1991
Chief Resident in General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Detroit Medical Center
Wayne State University - Residency
Detroit, MI
1986 - 1989
Junior Assistant Resident in General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Detroit Medical Center
Wayne State University School of Medicine - Medical Education
Detroit, MI
1986
MD
University of Michigan - Pre-Professional Education
Ann Arbor, MI
1982
M.P.H.
Major - Epidemiology
University of Michigan - Pre-Professional Education
Ann Arbor, MI
1980
B.S. Graduated with distinction
Major - Biology, and Psychology
Awards/Honors
Top Doctors of New York Metro Castle Connelly for 15 years in a row, 2000-2015
Top Choice Award New York 2010
First Place - Third Annual Cardiac Research Symposium
Johns Hopkins University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pennsylvania
Reviewer of Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Affiliations
NY Society of Thoracic (STS), 1999
Nassau County Medical Society, 1999
Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS), 1998
General Thoracic Surgical Club, 1997
American College of Surgeons - Fellow, 1997
American College of Chest Physicians – Fellow, 1996
American College of Surgeons - Associate Fellow, 1995
Cancer and Leukemia Group B - Surgical Coordinator @ LIJ, 1995
Ravdin-Rhoads Surgical Society, 1995
American Medical Association, 1994
Pennsylvania Medical Society, 1994
Lehigh County Medical Society, 1994
American College of Chest Physicians, 1993
Wayne State Surgical Society, 1992
American College of Surgeons, 1987
Detroit Surgical Association, 1987
Wayne County Medical Society, 1984
Michigan State Medical Society, 1983
Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity, 1983
American Medical Student Association, 1982
University of Michigan Public Health Association, Secretary, 1981
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Certificate #5831
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Recertification #5831
American Board of Surgery
Certificate #39912
American Board of Surgery
Recertification #39912
Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
Issued by the Committee on Trauma, Fellow American College of Surgeons, June 1988
Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Examiners
Certificate #326513
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
#BK1217151