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Beebe Healthcare is pleased to welcome board certified cardiothoracic surgeon Steven Marra, MD, FACS, to its Medical Staff. Dr. Marra has specialized in cardiac surgery for more than 20 years. Previously, he was the Cardiothoracic Division Chief at Commonwealth Health’s Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. During his career, he has also served as a medical director and vice chair, in addition to many years as an attending surgeon. Dr. Marra earned his medical degree and residency at MetroHealth Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, which is an affiliate of the prestigious Case Western Reserve University. “Being Sussex County’s healthcare provider of choice means having the expertise of surgeons such as Dr. Marra in your backyard,” said David A. Tam, MD, MBA, CPHE, FACHE, President & CEO, Beebe Healthcare. “Quality cardiology care and cardiothoracic surgery is a pillar of any community health system. We are excited to welcome Dr. Marra’s expertise and experience to Team Beebe.” Dr. Marra has been an adjunct professor at Drexel University, the Commonwealth Medical College, and Vanderbilt University, as well as holding a professor role at James Madison University and Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey. He has served on numerous quality, safety and executive committees, completed a number of research projects, and published many book chapters and journal articles. “I am very excited to be given the opportunity to join the already accomplished and committed administrative and medical staff here at Beebe Healthcare,” Dr. Marra said. “The local community can be assured of Beebe’s commitment to providing high quality care and services right here close to home.” He will see patients at Beebe Cardiothoracic Surgery in Lewes and in-hospital at Beebe's Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus. He is employed by Beebe Medical Group and is a member of Beebe Healthcare's Medical Staff. Call 302-645-3332 for an appointment. Beebe Healthcare is a not-for-profit community healthcare system with a charitable mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health for the people who live in, work in, and visit the communities we serve. Beebe Healthcare has three campuses: the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus, which houses the medical center; the Rehoboth Health Campus; and the South Coastal Health Campus. Beebe Healthcare offers primary care as well as specialized services in the areas of cardiovascular, oncology, orthopaedics, general surgery, robotic surgery and women’s health. Beebe also offers walk-in care, lab, imaging and physical rehabilitation services at several locations throughout Sussex County, in addition to a home health program and a comprehensive community health program. For more information about Beebe Healthcare, visit beebehealthcare.org.