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Dr. Jeffrey Towbin Retires After 40 Years in Cardiology

6/9/2025

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After an inspiring 40-year journey in cardiology, Dr. Jeffrey Towbin, 73, will retire in June. Renowned for founding the pediatric heart program at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, he has steered the Heart Institute since 2015, earning accolades for outstanding surgical success and consistently ranking among the top by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

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After an inspiring 40-year journey in cardiology, Dr. Jeffrey Towbin, 73, will retire in June. Renowned for founding the pediatric heart program at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, he has steered the Heart Institute since 2015, earning accolades for outstanding surgical success and consistently ranking among the top by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.