Michael Joseph SEITZ

Motivated and detail-oriented cardiac surgeon with a strong foundation in cardiothoracic procedures and a focused interest in aortic surgery. Committed to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and continuous learning. Demonstrates excellent teamwork, precision, and a passion for complex cardiovascular cases.

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (170452)
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (3634233)
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (MED0001197116)
• AVANT Medical Indemnity Insurance (SEITZA001)

• Member Trauma Review Board University Hospital Geelong 11/2022 - present
• Member Blood Conservation Management Committee University Hospital Geelong 05/2021 - present
• Member Senior Medical Staff Executive University Hospital Geelong 01/2021 – present
• Member Clinical Outcome Review Committee University Hospital Geelong 03/2021 – present

KCT Rawle Prize for best surgical Honours Project – University of Sydney, 2008

• Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes Between Endoscopic Vein Harvesting Without Dedicated Surgical Assistants and Open Vein Harvesting in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting; V Shahen, M Seitz; Heart Lung & Circulation; Volume 34, Supplement 1, April 2025, Page S14
• A giant right coronary artery aneurysm: an uncommon manifestation of atherosclerosis and a cause of chest pain; J Gordon, M Seitz; ANZ Journal of Surgery; 12 February 2025
• Simplifying Mitral Valve Repair with Novel Premeasured Chordal Loops; D Shell, N Bunwatcharaphan, M Seitz, M Rowland, M Chengalath, CH Yap; Journal of Clinical Medicine; 2024, 13(23), 7029
• Thromboelastogram Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Effect in Cardiac Surgery; J Brookes, M Seitz, S Sadiq. M Chengalath; Heart Lung & Circulation; Volume 32, Supplement 1, June 2023, Page S14
• Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Via Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy: Propensity Matched Initial Experience; M Seitz, J Goldblatt, E Paul, T Marcus, M Larobina, CH Yap; Heart Lung & Circulation; 2019 Feb;28(2):320-326.
• Prospective randomised controlled trial of polymer cable ties versus standard wire closure of midline sternotomy; S Marasco, L Fuller, A Zimmet, D McGiffin, M Seitz, S Ch’ng, S Ganganahumaiah, M Bailey; The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery; 2018; 156(4): 1589-95
• The keystone flap: not an advance, just a stretch; C Douglas, N Low, M Seitz; Annals of Surgical Oncology; March 2013, Vol 20, Issue 3, pp 973-980
• Inhibition of augmented muscle vasoconstrictor drive following asphyxic apnoea in awake human subjects is not affected by chemical drive; M Seitz, R Brown, V Macefield; Experimental Physiology; Feb 2013, 98 (2): 405-14
• A Rare Cause of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Related Left Ventricular Apical Thrombus Requiring Surgery; M Seitz, M McLeod, M O’Keefe, P Seah; Heart Lung & Circulation; 2012 Apr; 21(4):245-6
• Bioprosthetic valve modification for full retention of the native mitral valve; H Paterson , M Seitz, M Symes, V See, J Lu, K Byth, L Thomas; Chirurgia; 2011 October; 24(5): 263-6
• Systematic review and meta-analysis of the used surgical techniques to reduce leg lymphedema following radical inguinal node dissection; S Abbas, M Seitz; Surgical Oncology; June 2011, Vol 20, Issue 2, pp 88-96