Philosophy of Care

Surgery of the chest is my life’s work. My team and I are dedicated to providing our patients with the most compassionate, state-of-the-art care possible.

About

Academic Honors & Professional Achievements

• Howard Gray Travel Award, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 1989
• O.T. Clagett Travel Award, Division of Thoracic Surgery & CV Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 1991

Research/Publications

• Dr. Jacques has published research papers in medical journals such as Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Chest Surgery Clinics of North America, and the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• He is also co-author in several books on thoracic surgery.

Board Certification

• General Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
• General Thoracic Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
• American Board of Surgery

Affiliations

• Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
• General Thoracic Surgery Club
• Priestly Society (Alumni Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic)

Surgery Locations

• M Health Fairview Southdale
• United Hospital

Personal

I am the proud father of four lovely daughters. I am passionate about hockey and also enjoy cycling.

Dr Jacques performs surgery at the following hospitals:

• Fairview Southdale, Edina
• United Hospital, Saint Paul