Narutoshi Hibino, MD, PhD, is a highly respected surgeon with extensive experience in pediatric cardiac surgery and performs a wide range of complex procedures for patients with congenital heart disease. Dr. Hibino’s philosophy of patient care is guided by evidence-based research and the belief that putting the patient first and providing an individualized care plan provides the best possible outcome.
As an avid researcher, Dr. Hibino believes that bench-to-bedside research is fostering a new generation of medical innovations, so he is focusing his efforts in translational research for patients with cardiovascular disease. His research is focused on using patients’ own cells to grow vascular grafts and cardiac tissue applying a process of tissue engineering and 3D printing.
He has published more than 140 peer-reviewed research articles in high-impact journals and has been invited to speak at numerous national and international conferences, highlighting his cardiac surgery expertise and innovation.
Dr. Hibino is a strong believer in the importance of educating medical students, residents and fellows. He takes time to engage students by providing learning opportunities such as workshops, seminars and lectures. Dr. Hibino also enjoys mentoring students, providing guidance as they move through their career.
Areas of Expertise
- Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
- Heart Transplant
- Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Heart Valve Disease
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Surgery (Japan)
- Cardiology (Japan)
- Surgery (Japan)
Memberships & Medical Societies
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society
- American Heart Association
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Ehime University
Residency
- Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital
Fellowship
- Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital; Children's National Hospital; Yale New Haven Hospital; Nationwide Children's Hospital
News & Research
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- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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