M. Denton Stam, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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M. Denton Stam

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

1001 Towson Ave Fort Smith Arkansas, 72901
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About

M. Denton Stam, MD, MBA, FACS, maintains a position as a Thoracic Surgeon with Sparks Regional Medical Center, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Stam performs procedures on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. In practice for nineteen years, Dr. Stam received his degree from New York Medical College. He also completed post-graduate training at Baylor College of Medicine, and a fellowship with Hahnemann University Hospital. To remain current in his field, Dr. Stam is an active member of American Medical Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, and American Chemical Society. He attributes his years of success to unending hard work, a passion for learning, and continued flexibility in his career.

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Education and Training

New York Medical College

Board Certification

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 37 years of experience
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M. Denton Stam's Expert Contributions
  • I have chest soreness and radiating pain. Is this due to pleurisy or costochondritis?

    Hard to tell, but I would get a physician to see you and at least get an EKG. You should at least have the cardiac side checked out as it is a possibility. READ MORE

  • Caffeine and heart surgery?

    Would be better to cut down if possible. Check your blood levels and supplement iron if lower. Gives less chance of needing a transfusion. Regular vitamin with iron is a good start. READ MORE

  • Valve repair success

    Repair is most often done with the mitral valve when it has a significant leak. However, if it is stenotic (narrowed) most often it is replaced. Surgery on the aortic valve is most often done by replacement. The determination of replace versus repair depends upon the structure of the mitral valve and whether some of the surrounding tissues can be fixed to allow the valve to function more normally. A non-invasive echocardiogram is necessary to evaluate the valves prior to the decision and can be discussed with you before surgery. I usually show the images to the patient's in my office. Repair is done by removing redundant tissue or tightening the surrounding structures. In some cases this is not possible, thus the valve would be replaced. Repair, leaving the patient's native valve in place is preferable with better long-term outcomes. Regards, M. Denton Stam, MD MBA READ MORE

  • Heart transplant question

    Rejection is usually slow. Patients should have routine biopsies by the transplant team to check microscopically for rejection. When it occurs, it can often be stopped by additional medicine. Hopefully this answers your question. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • National and International Public Speaking-Teaching, Legislative Workshops -

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha-New York Medical College   
  • Beta Gama Sigma-Shenandoah University   
  • Cum Laude- Duke University   

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association  
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons  
  • American College of Surgeons  

Internships

  • Baylor College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Hahnemann University Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Chemical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Yes, Articles

What do you attribute your success to?

  • M.Denton attributes his success to alot of really hard work, a love and passion for learning and flexibility in his career.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golf, Scuba Diving

M. Denton Stam's Practice location

1001 Towson Ave -
Fort Smith , Arkansas 72901
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