Arun K.
Singhal
MD, PhD

University of Iowa Physicians
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Languages
English
Clinical Professor
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Heart and Vascular
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Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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About Arun K. Singhal

Professionally my goals are to be a better surgeon today than yesterday, to be part of a team that takes care of complex patients and work with doctors from different specialties, and to treat people with respect. Personally my goals are to be a good father, husband, and brother, and to live healthy.
- Arun K. Singhal

Arun Singhal, MD, PhD, is an adult heart surgeon who specializes in treating patients with complex aortic disease and heart arrhythmias. He treats many conditions, including aortic aneurysms and atrial fibrillation. He is an expert at treating these conditions using advanced heart surgery techniques. 

His clinical and research interests include aortic and aortic valve modeling and the application of artificial intelligence in aortic surgery. 

Dr. Singhal received his medical degree and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Virginia. He completed his residency in general surgery at Temple University and Robert Wood Johnson University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed advanced training through fellowships in thoracic surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic. 

Training and Education

Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Fellow, American Board of Surgery

Degrees

MD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

PhD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

MS, Chemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.

BS, Biochemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.

Residencies

General Surgery, Temple University, Philadelphia

General Surgery, Robert Wood Johnson-University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, N.J.

Fellowships

Thoracic Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis

Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

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