Avant-garde, revolutionary, astonishing, are all words to describe Dr. Redmond Burke in his profession as a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. He recognizes the responsibility of holding a child's heart in his hands and loves every second of it. “Babies’ hearts are like snowflakes, they are never the same,” he quoted. These incredible healers treat congenital and acquired heart problems in children with special care. (LifeSpy) Pediatric heart surgeons have the best knowledge and experience in helping a child with heart problems, due to the years of rigorous 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 residency in 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. This is followed by an additional year of training in pediatric cardiac surgery. Finally, to specialize in their field, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons spend their first 1 to 2 years after training on the staff of a large pediatric heart center (Heathlychildren.org). Complex and difficult procedures are part of the daily routine. Surgeries such as heart and lung transplants, cardiac shunt, 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 must deal with emotionally tense situations with children. Additionally, children cannot always tell what is bothering them and need the care of a team of highly qualified specialists trained to meet their needs (HealtyChildren.org).Dr. Redmond Burke...... middle of paper ......r several medical breakthroughs. Burke had many teachers and coaches; The 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 instrument design and other surgical techniques (Spokeo.com). Through trial and error, Burke achieved 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 a respected pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Burke is the example of the perfect surgeon, he is caring, talented, compassionate and award worthy..