Patient Care Bio
Prior to his appointment at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Dr. Peter Knight was on staff at Rochester General Hospital. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency in general surgery at Saint Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Knight completed his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Dr. Knight is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He's a member of:
· American Medical Association
· New York State Medical Association
· Society of Thoracic Surgeons
· Upstate Thoracic Society
His areas of special interest include:
· Valve repair and replacement
· Off pump surgery
· Multiarterial bypass grafts
· Aortic surgery
| URMC Leadership Physician Recognition | University of Rochester Medical Center Leadership | Rochester, NY |
2011 |
| Strong Star Award for Exceptional Service, Compassion and Respect to Patients, Families, & Coworkers; (Awarded 20 times) | University of Rochester Medical Center | Rochester, New York |
2005 - Present |
| Reengineering Cardiac Surgery
Institute of Industrial Engineers |
2000 |
| HCIA Top 100 Cardiac Hospitals Award |
1999 |
| RIT/USA Today Quality Cup Award for Health Care |
1998 |
| Dean's List
Dickinson College |
1973 - 1976 |
| Magna Cum Laude
Dickinson College |
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| Sigma Pi Sigma
National Physics Honor Society |
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| Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society
New York Medical College |
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