Singer Portrait 2026

Welcome to Heartlungdoc . com!

Dr. Raymond Singer

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Welcome to My Site!

Latest Blog Entries

A Second Opinion May Save Your Life

With permission from the...

February Ends, Your Heart Doesn’t

Heart Month may be over, but...

Outpatient Facility

We’re excited to share some...

Overthinking

As a cardiac surgeon, I...

Benign Heart Tumor

This content is posted with...

Heart Valves

The largest section of this site, visit here to learn about all the different heart valves and the various procedures to treat heart valve issues.

Coronary Bypass

Learn about coronary bypass surgeries in this section.

Blog

This section links to my blog where I include editorial, opinion piece and general information.

TedTalk

Visit this page to hear my TedTalk where I talk about defining success.

My Book

Visit this page to learn about my book: “I Used to be an Athlete.”

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 2025
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

heartlungdoc.com:

My name is Dr. Raymond Singer. This is my personal website and not my hospital’s website. All of the views expressed are my views only and not the views of my hospital. I’ve created my website with a few purposes in mind.

  1.  Provide information about my background, philosophy, and practice as a cardiothoracic surgeon.
  2. Educate patients and their friends and family about heart and lung surgery.
  3. Give information about my consulting firm, Singer Heart/Lung Consulting.

I hope you enjoy my site and pass it on to your family and friends!

Dr. Raymond Singer

Top Doc

Brief Introduction:

Raymond L. Singer, MD, MMM, CPE, FACS, FACC, FCCP

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Master of Medical Management (MMM)
  • Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
  • Fellow, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  • Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
  • Former Physician in Chief, Institute for Special Surgery and Procedural Innovation, Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Former Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Former Vice Chair, Quality and Patient Safety, Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Former Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
  • Former Clinical Professor of Surgery, Penn State University College of Medicine 

Read more about me on Heartvalvesurgery.com

I am delighted to be recognized in Philadelphia Magazine’s 2025 Top Docs list, for the 6th consecutive year since my return to Jefferson.
2023 Top Doc

A Second Opinion May Save Your Life

With permission from the patient to post, this 41-year-old active cricket player never...

February Ends, Your Heart Doesn’t

Heart Month may be over, but heart disease is still here. Prevention isn’t seasonal —...

Outpatient Facility

We’re excited to share some wonderful news! Our Jefferson Cardiac Surgery practice at...

Overthinking

As a cardiac surgeon, I spend my days repairing blocked arteries and diseased valves....

Benign Heart Tumor

This content is posted with the written permission of the patient and family. This video...

February Heart Month 2026

❤️ 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 ❤️ Across the country this month, communities, hospitals,...

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery

𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝟱𝟬 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱™ (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) I’m honored to...

Experience Matters

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 —Choosing a heart surgeon is one of the...

When a Storm Hits…

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐔𝐩: During the recent storm, while many sought...

PSA: Shoveling and Heart Attacks

Each winter, emergency departments see a predictable and preventable spike in heart...

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Facebook

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Proud to share this nice photo of Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital’s new helipad. This life-saving service will provide additional access and care for critically ill patients in Montgomery County and beyond.

About Me

I have been in practice since 1992 and have, to date, performed over 8,351 surgeries! My practice interests include complex valve, coronary and aneurysm surgery, as well as prevention and treatment of lung cancer.

 I could not say enough about Dr. Singer the human and the amazing surgeon he is. We love you and are fortunate to know you . Thank you for another successful surgery. My mother in law got an Aortic Valve replacement and a Mitral Valve repair among other things that were wrong . Thank you for giving her another chance to enjoy life and her grandchildren .

- Jovian Hanna, 1/2023

Testimonials

“You have made my father’s open heart surgery a confident, comfortable operation. I just wanted to say thanks for all that you have done, you’ve saved his life along with our feelings and emotions.  the bears are wonderful! Thanks for everything we will always remember you and the tremendous work you have done for our father.  There will always be a place for you in our hearts!”

- Kristin and Samantha Novitski

“Dr. Singer saved my father’s life. In spite of my father’s age of 90, and in spite of a perioperative MI, which altered my father’s chances, Dr. Singer went ahead and performed two bypasses…. What makes Dr. Singer so special is that he…has wonderful human qualities. He exudes caring and concern for his patients and instills confidence. He has a human touch that heals more than pure medicine.”

- Eva Levitt

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