Adult Cardiac Surgery Services
The Stanford Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, a pioneer in cardiac surgery and heart transplantation, continues to set the pace as a leader in patient care, research innovation, and hands-on education of tomorrow's surgeons.
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In 1968, Dr. Norman Shumway performed the first adult heart transplant in the United States, and established Stanford as a global leader in cardiac surgery. In 1981, Dr. Bruce Reitz completed the first combined heart and lung transplant in the world. A few years later, Dr. Philip Oyer was part of a team that first successfully used a mechanical device as a "bridge" to transplant, supporting a patient in end-stage heart failure until a heart transplant was possible. In the mid to late 1990s, Stanford cardiac surgeons were among the first to perform minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries.
Drs. Craig Miller, and R. Scott Mitchell designed and implanted stent grafts to repair thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections (TEVAR). In the late 1990's pediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. Frank L. Hanley developed the technique of single-stage unifocalization to correct deficient pulmonary vasculature in a congenital heart defect with a single surgery rather than multiple procedures.
Today's cardiac surgeons at Stanford continue to extend this tradition of excellence with pioneering innovations in complex valve repair, minimally invasive and robotic operations, beating-heart surgery, hybrid aortic reconstruction, arrhythmia operations, triple-organ transplantation, novel artificial heart and lung devices, and stem cell therapy to repair and regenerate the heart.
Dr. Norman Shumway performing the first successful heart transplant in the United States
Mechanical circulatory support (MCS):
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Myectomy/myotomy
Natural heart valve repair
Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Valvular surgery
Complex thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
- Dissection
Transplant
- Heart transplant
- Lung transplant
- Heart-lung transplant
Stem cell therapy
Tumor removal
Treatment for adult congenital heart disease
Treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
In addition to the attending cardiac surgeons, the team is composed of fellows in an approved residency program leading to certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, clinical nurse specialists, dedicated cardiac anesthesiologists, and nurses specialized in the care of postsurgical patients.
To assist you and your family, our physicians and clinical coordinators are available to provide you with the most advanced care. Our physicians, nurses, and support staff value the trust you place in us.
Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Educational Programs
Megan Atashroo, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Lead APP for Cardiac Surgery Educational Programs & Float Coverage
CT Surgery Outpatient, Operating Room, MCS & Transplant Teams
Mary S. Bilbao, MPAS, PA-C
Lead APP for OR & Outpatient teams
Shari Miller, PA-C
APP for Dr. Jack Boyd
Michelle Lozada, NP
APP for Thoracic/Aortic Clinic
Casey Miller, NP
APP for MCS/Heart Transplant (Relief Coverage Only)
Amanda Edmonson, MPAS, PA-C
APP for Joseph Woo, MD
Shavawn Ryan, MPAS, PA-C
APP for Dr. William Hiesinger
Flora Kim, NP
APP for Lung Transplant & Cardiac
Hilary C. Hammond, MMS, PA-C
APP for Dr. Joseph Woo
Randy Maestretti, PA-C
OR Relief Coverage
Anna Hayes, PA-C
APP for MCS/Heart Transplant
Aleya Hyderi, MHS, PA-C
APP for Dr. Anson Lee
Irina Axelrod, PA-C
APP for Dr. Craig Miller/Aortic Clinic
Lisa Pizzolla, PA-C
APP for MCS/Heart Transplant
Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Team
Corinne Pogemiller, PA-C
Lead APP for ICU
Heather Clark, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dina Wahbe, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Aaron Lamale, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Kristie Duoss, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Yu "Kevin" Zeng, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Jillian (Jill) Baker, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Courtney Nelson, PA-C
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Amy Salgado Cucina, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Michelle Edwards, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
CJ Haamankuli, NP
APP for CT Surgery
Iwan Sutana, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sarah Booth, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lesha McPeak, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Garrett Nintzel, PA-C
APP for CT Surgery
Kimberly Trinh, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
CT Surgery Intermediate Intensive Care Unit (IICU) & Inpatient Team
Emily Tognozzi, MMS, PA-C
Lead APP for IICU
Joe Simmons, MS, ACNP-BC
APP for CT Surgery
Erica Mikhli, PA-C
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Jehan Shaukat, PA-C
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Xin "Cindy" Ma, PA-C
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Hardeep Reddick, PA-C, MBA
APP for CT Surgery
Clara George, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Christina Kalemkeris, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Yukfung Lee, PA-C
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Tim Shieh, PA-C
APP for CT Surgery
Zoe Chan, PA-C
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Richard Quitevis, MS, RN, AGACNP-BC
APP for CT Surgery
Scarlette Aliga, NP
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Suzanne Sewell, MSN, FNP-BC
APP for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Nurse Coordinators
Sophia Loo, RN, BSN, MSHA
Director of Cardiovascular Health Programs
Judi Lachenmyer, BSN, MS
Nurse Coordinator to Drs. Craig Miller and Michael Fischbein, Cardiovascular Surgery
Sally F. Eastman, RN, BSN, CCRN
Nurse Coordinator to Dr. Jack Boyd, Cardiovascular Surgery
Ashley Liang, RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator to Dr. Joseph Woo, Cardiovascular Surgery
Sara Behiel, BSN, RN
Nurse Coordinator to Dr. Claire Watkins, Cardiovascular Surgery
John Niesen, RN
Nurse Coordinator, Cardiovascular Surgery
Catherine Joseph, RN
Program Manager, Cardiovascular Surgery
Christina Wing, RN
Nurse Coordinator for Dr. Woo
Stacey Tullis, RN
Nurse Coordinator for Dr. Hiesinger
Surgery Coordinators
Roberto Vargas
Cardiovascular Health Assistant Clinic Manager
Veronica Cendejas
Thoracic Database Coordinator
Cindy Jeon
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Kay Alexander
Thoracic Database Coordinator
Judith Sang
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Pardis Babzani
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Charlene Seegmiller
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Maria "Ria" Caimol
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Juan Ayala
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator