LEWISTON — Paul W. Weldner, a cardiothoracic surgeon, has been appointed to the Central Maine Medical Center medical staff. He is practicing with the Cardiothoracic Surgical Division at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute in Lewiston.

Prior to joining the greater Lewiston-Auburn medical community, Weldner practiced for more than 18 years with Maine Heart Surgical Associates in Portland. He served as the surgical group’s president from 2004 through 2007 and was director of the heart valve program at Maine Medical Center, where he specialized in minimally invasive heart valve surgery and percutaneous aortic valve implants. He also served as a clinical professor at the University of Vermont College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery.

Weldner brings to CMMC nearly two decades of experience in coronary revascularization, reconstruction of the aorta and aortic root, and the highest level of skill in repairing and replacing diseased valves of the heart.

Weldner earned his medical degree with honors at The Pennsylvania State University Milton S. Hershey College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., where he completed general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery residencies. He served as chief resident for both surgical training programs and was named Resident of the Year during his internship. He was awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Thoracic Fellowship Award during his cardiac training.

He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

He is practicing in association with cardiothoracic surgeon Carmine Frumiento, M.D., physician assistants Danielle George and Kevin Quigley and other members of the CMHVI team.

Central Maine Cardiothoracic Surgery, located at 60 High St., Lewiston, can be reached at 795-8260.