Avant-garde, revolutionary, surprising: these are all words to describe Dr. Redmond Burke in his profession, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. She recognizes the responsibility of holding a child's heart in her hands and loves every second of it. “Children's hearts are like snowflakes, they are never the same,” he quoted. These incredible healers treat with special care to resolve both congenital and acquired heart problems in children. (LifeSpy) Pediatric heart surgeons have the best knowledge and experience to help a child with heart problems, thanks to the vigorous years of training required for this profession. To get started you need a high school diploma, then at least 4 years of medical school. One year of surgical training at a hospital, then a five-year general surgery residency program, a 2-3 year cardiothoracic residency program with at least 6 months of specialization in pediatric care. Subsequently, a further year of training in pediatric cardiac surgery is expected. Finally, to become more specialized in their field, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons spend the first 1-2 years after training serving on the staff of a major pediatric cardiac center (Heathlychildren.org). Complex and difficult procedures are performed as a daily routine. Surgeries such as heart and lung transplants, cardiac shunts, tracheal surgery, video-assisted thoracic surgery, aortic repair, open arterial aneurysm repair, and open cardiac cauterization (Healthgrades.com). In addition to saving lives, they are also lost. Surgeons face emotionally stressful situations with children. Furthermore, children cannot always say what worries them and require the care of a highly qualified team of specialists trained to meet their needs (HealtyChildren.org). Redmond Burke ...... half of the document ...... several medical discoveries. Burke had many teachers and coaches; one who pushed him to be revolutionary in medicine was Dr. Castanada. During Burkes training Castanada encouraged him to explore the possibilities of using endoscopic surgical techniques and/or designing instruments and other surgical techniques (Spokeo.com). Through trial and error Burke performed the first endoscopic division of the vascular ring, the first plication of the diaphragm, and the first ligation of the thoracic duct. In addition to contributing invaluable techniques to the surgical field, Burke is the founder of the Congenital Heart Institute at Miami Children's Hospital and Arnold Palmer Hospital. Redmond Burke is a family man and an esteemed pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Burke exemplifies the perfect surgeon, he is caring, talented, compassionate and award-worthy.