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In April 2025, Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley became the first Stanford site and only the third center in the nation to successfully implant the AtriClip PRO-Mini Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion (LAAE) device. The procedure was performed by Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Longoria and his team, marking a significant step forward in minimally invasive treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation. SHC Tri-Valley remains committed to advancing cardiovascular care and providing leading-edge therapies to the community.
Stanford MSPA Monthly Outstanding Clinical Teaching Award
Dr. Massoudi has served as a dedicated preceptor in the Urology elective clerkship at Stanford Tri-Valley since 2022. His commitment to the MSPA Program and our students has been truly invaluable. Congratulations on this incredibly well-deserved award, Dr. Massoudi! Thank you for your dedication to PA education.
Physician of the Quarter- Dr. Douglas Liou
Dr. Douglas Liou was named Physician of the Quarter for his unwavering dedication and approachable demeanor. He is the go-to physician for surgical pulmonary issues in the ER and hospital. Most recently, he rushed to a patient’s side in the ER to administer a life-saving chest tube when the patient lost his airway.
Pioneering New Frontiers: Tri-Valley Hospital’s Family Medicine Residency Tackles Doctor Shortage
As one of the first faculty members at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in 2015, Minjoung Go, MD, clinical associate professor, never imagined she would lead the hospital’s metamorphosis from a community hospital into an educational powerhouse.
Transforming lung cancer diagnosis with robotic bronchoscopy
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is pleased to announce the launch of robotic bronchoscopy, an innovative robotic system that enables physicians to navigate patients' airways with exceptional precision. This allows for the safe and accurate targeting of lesions and biopsy of nodules for early lung cancer diagnosis.
Congrats Dr. Kavitha Subramanian for her new role as Medical Director of Stanford Health Care, Tri-Valley cost savings reimbursements program!
MODEL Lead Showcase
Featuring Minjoung Go, MD
This September, we are pleased to spotlight MODEL Lead Minjoung Go, MD. In addition to her dedicated work as a MODEL Lead, she is a clinical associate professor of medicine with a clinical focus in internal medicine and hospital medicine
In September 2024, Dr. Longoria and his cardiac surgery team performed the first AtriClip Mini implantation West of the Mississippi. This life-saving procedure closes off an area of the heart known as the Left Atrial Appendage that can form blood clots and predispose certain patients to strokes. By using this innovative procedure to prevent cerebrovascular events in patients with heart conditions, Dr. Longoria and his team are expanding the boundaries of care at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, and reducing morbidity and mortality for all patients in our East Bay community.
Research Update
We have an exciting update regarding the research process at SHC Tri-Valley. As of this summer, the Stanford IRB has agreed to become the IRB of record for SHC Tri-Valley. This means the School of Medicine faculty can use the Stanford IRB to review studies related to SHC TV patients/data instead of going through Advarra (an external commercial IRB).
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2023 Department of Medicine Teaching Awards
We're excited to reveal the winners of the 2023 Teaching Awards from the Department of Medicine!
Each year, these awards honor educators across the department's divisions for their outstanding dedication, commitment, and expertise in medical education.
Join us, either in person or online, for the Award Ceremony during Medical Grand Rounds at 8 AM on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Li Ka Shing Center, Room 130. Pedram Fatehi, Vice Chair of Education, will present the awards.
Congratulations!
Valerie Sugiyama was selected by SHC-ValleyCare as the Physician of the Quarter.
This award recognizes a hospital provider who delivers quality & safe patient care, is well-respected by their colleagues & has demonstrated exceptional work throughout the organization
Tri-Valley – A Growing Nexus for Team Science Research |
Clinical care has grown dramatically at Stanford Health CareTri-Valley in the past decade, a growth that is opening up new opportunities for clinical research and team science. |
Drs. James Longoria, Rahul Sharma, and Ramford Ng performed the first Transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement on 12/19/23 at SHC Tri-Valley in our newly opened cath lab space. The highly technical and life-saving procedure was the inaugural cardiac procedure performed in the state-of-the-art space (opened 12/18/23), with many more to come!