Deborah Heart and Lung Center Welcomes Reginald J. Blaber, MD, FACC, MBA 

Browns Mills, NJ – Deborah Heart and Lung Center is pleased to welcome cardiologist Reginald J. Blaber, MD, FACC, MBA to its medical team. Dr. Blaber brings more than 25 years of clinical and leadership experience to Deborah.

Dr. Blaber most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Virtua Health where he led system-wide efforts to improve quality, patient safety and physician engagement. Dr. Blaber’s prior roles include President of Lourdes Health System and President of Lourdes Cardiology Services where he led initiatives that earned national recognition for quality and patient experience. He also served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and was instrumental in revitalizing its cardiac surgery program.

“I am excited to return to clinical practice full-time and join a dedicated team of clinicians at Deborah,” said Dr. Blaber. “Deborah’s mission of delivering world-class cardiovascular care with compassion aligns perfectly with my approach to patient care.”

Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography and Internal Medicine, Dr. Blaber earned his Doctor of Medicine from Hahnemann University and completed his cardiology fellowship at Hahnemann University Hospital where he served as Chief Fellow. He holds an MBA from Villanova University and is a U.S. Army Medical Corps veteran, having completed his internal medicine residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Blaber has been active in medical education with the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine and has served on multiple statewide health boards including the New Jersey Hospital Association and the New Jersey Cardiovascular Health Advisory Panel. He is the recipient of numerous honors including multiple Top Doc awards and the Medal of Excellence from the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine.

“We are proud to welcome Dr. Blaber to Deborah,” said Justin Szawlewicz, MD, Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Deborah Heart and Lung Center. “His deep clinical experience and passion for patient-centered care make him a tremendous addition to our cardiology team.”

Photo Caption: Reginald J. Blaber, MD, FACC, MBA, Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey, is a teaching hospital in the prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases. Founded in 1922, Deborah has treated more than 2.3 million hearts from every corner of the United States and 87 countries. From performing the first adult and pediatric open-heart surgeries in New Jersey, to one of the highest-volume left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant programs in the nation, Deborah is consistently recognized as a leader overall and in patient care from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey for patient satisfaction; holds a top-tier Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating which places Deborah among the best cardiac surgery programs in North America; and is rated High Performing in five specialties, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, COPD and TAVR by U.S. News & World Report. Deborah is an Alliance member of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.

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