Michael Cain, MD

Care Philosophy

As Surgical Director of Lung Transplant and a member of a world-class multidisciplinary team, I am focused on providing the best care for patients with advanced forms of heart and lung disease. I am driven to provide excellent care through tailored surgical approaches to each unique patient and believe strongly that shared decision making is important to achieve the best outcomes for my patients.

Clinical Interest for Patients

I have a clinical focus on advanced heart and lung disease, including mechanical circulatory support and left ventricular assist device implantation, minimally invasive approaches to mechanical circulatory support, heart and lung transplantation, and surgical management of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). In addition to these focuses, I provide the full spectrum of adult cardiac care at the University of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and care for patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, as well as thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissection. I offer minimally invasive approaches to valve repair and replacement. I am the Program Director of the ECMO Fellowship and the Surgical Director of Lung Transplantation.