Minimally Invasive Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery
About
Dr. Daniel L. Beckles is an American board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with 30 years of clinical experience in advanced heart, lung, and esophageal surgery.
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He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in New York City, earned both his MD and PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology in New York, and completed cardiothoracic surgery training at UT Southwestern in Dallas and Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Harvard.
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Over the course of his career, Dr. Beckles has held multiple leadership and directorship roles, including:
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Heart transplantation
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Lung transplantation
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Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery Services
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Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
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Minimally invasive thoracic surgery
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ECMO and Assist Devices
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He currently serves as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CHRISTUS Ochsner in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he is helping develop a destination program for preventive and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery.
CREDENTIALS
Professional Journey
Expert
30+ Years of Experience
Dr. Daniel L. Beckles has been a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon for over 30 years, with extensive training and experience in both cardiac and thoracic surgery. His dedication to high-quality patient care sets a standard in the region.
Leader
Program Director
As the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CHRISTUS Ochsner, Dr. Beckles leads a team focused on innovative surgeries and patient-centered care, influencing practice standards and advancing surgical techniques.
Innovator
Pioneer in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
Dr. Beckles is at the forefront of robotic surgery in Louisiana, integrating state-of-the-art robotic techniques into his practice, which results in less invasive procedures and improved patient outcomes.
