Dr. Olaf Reinhartz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Olaf Reinhartz is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University, focusing on pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and pediatric cardiac transplantation. He has held significant academic positions, including Chief of Pediatric Heart Transplantation from 2007 to 2017. His educational background includes medical training at the Free University of Berlin, where he earned his MD in 1992, followed by various residencies and fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery. Reinhartz is board certified by the State Chamber Physicians North-Rhine in Germany and actively engages in research with interests spanning from axial flow pump support in surgical procedures to the pathophysiologic responses in fetal cardiac surgery. He has contributed to multiple funded research initiatives, securing grants from prominent organizations such as the American Heart Association and NIH, reflecting his commitment to advancing pediatric cardiac care through innovative research.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Chief of Pediatric Heart Transplantation in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Courses

CTS 299 CTS 280 CTS 399 CTS 370 CTS 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.