Organ Donation with Dr. Gary Ott
On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy Dr. Brick Lantz, VP of Advocacy and Bioethics for the CMDA is joined by Dr. Gary Ott, a renowned cardiac transplant surgeon in Portland, Oregon. This episode dives deep into the intricate world of organ donation through the lens of medical expertise and personal faith. He also explains about how his Christian faith shapes his worldview, especially for end-of-life patients near death. This episode is a moving reflection on hope, healing, and the eternal perspective that guides Dr. Ott’s calling.
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Dr. Gary Ott is a cardiovascular surgeon at Providence Heart Clinic-Cardiovascular Surgery located in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ott received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery, and critical care. His clinical specialties include cardiac surgery, heart transplantation and VAD surgery. Dr. Ott is passionate about patient care and has many positive reviews from patients and their families.
