Our Patients
Stanford surgeon saves guardsman’s life with complex heart procedure
For patients like Nathan Foss, Stanford’s expertise in rare and complicated heart surgeries provides better options.
Advanced Surgical Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
For more than 60 years, our Heart Surgery Clinic has been recognized worldwide for groundbreaking research, quality care and positive patient outcomes. Our heart surgery program provides you with the latest and most innovative surgical treatment of heart disease.
Our Doctors
Our Advanced Practice Providers
Care and Treatment
Your Care Team
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.
Cardiothoracic surgery advanced practice providers (APPs)
OUTPATIENT AND OPERATING ROOM ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS
Mary Sheridan Bilbao, MPAS, PA-C
APP for Joseph Woo, MD and Lead APP for OR & Outpatient teams
Irina Axelrod, PA-C
APP for Craig Miller, MD
Amanda Edmonson, MPAS, PA-C
APP for Joseph Woo, MD
Hilary C. Hammond, MMS, PA-C
APP for Richard-Tien Ha, MD
Anna Hayes, PA-C
APP for VAD/Transplant
Aleya Hyderi, MHS, PA-C
APP for Anson Lee, MD
Michelle Lozada, NP
APP for Thoracic/Aortic Clinic
Randy Maestretti, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Shari Miller, PA-C
APP for Jack Boyd, MD
Shavawn Ryan, MPAS, PA-C
APP Float for Cardiac Surgery
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)
Corinne Rosenberg, PA-C
Lead APP for ICU
Jillian Baker, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Booth, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Heather Clark, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Kristie Duoss, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Michelle Edwards, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Lesha McPeak, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Amy Salgado, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dina Wahbe, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Kevin Zeng, NP
Nurse Practitioner
INPATIENT AND TELEMETRY ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS
Emily Tognozzi, MMS, PA-C
Lead APP for Inpatient team
Scarlette Aliga, NP
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Megan E. Atashroo, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Zoe Chan, PA-C
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clara George, NP
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Yukfung Lee, PA-C
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Xin "Cindy" Ma, PA-C
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Erica Mikhli, PA-C
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Richard Quitevis, MS, RN, ACNP-BC
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Hardeep Reddick, MBA, PA-C
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Suzanne Sewell, MSN, FNP-BC
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Jehan Shaukat, PA-C
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Tim Shieh, PA-C
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Joe Simmons, MS, ACNP-BC
Cardiothoracic Surgery
NURSE COORDINATORS
Sophia Loo, RN, BSN, MSHA
Director of Cardiovascular Health Programs
Sally F. Eastman, RN, BSN, CCRN
Nurse Coordinator to Jack Boyd, MD and Richard-Tien Ha, MD, Cardiovascular Surgery
Judi Lachenmyer, BSN, MS
Nurse Coordinator to Craig Miller, MD & Michael Fischbein, MD, Cardiovascular Surgery
Ashley Liang, RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator to Joseph Woo, MD, Cardiovascular Surgery
Pres Lorenzo, RN, MSN, CNL, CCRN, CSC
Nurse Coordinator to Anson Lee, MD, and William Hiesinger, MD, Cardiovascular Surgery
SURGERY COORDINATORS
Roberto Vargas
CVH Assistant Clinic Manager
Kay Alexander
Thoracic Database Coordinator
Juan Ayala
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Pardis Babzani
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Maria "Ria" Caimol
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Ebony Harper
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Judith Sang
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Charlene Seegmiller
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Alexandra "Alex" Washburne
Cardiovascular Surgery Coordinator
Nationally Recognized
AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE
Stanford Health Care received the 2021 Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation for excellence in mitral valve repair surgery.
Our Patients
Using procedure he invented, surgeon at Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare fixes patient’s atrial fibrillation
Silas Richardson was in the hospital with a heart rhythm disorder that his doctors couldn’t get under control. Surgery at Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare solved the problem.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
Stanford Health Care is known worldwide for the advanced patient care provided by its doctors and staff. We also provide a wide range of guest services and amenities to our patients and visitors. Learn more about preparing for a hospital stay, billing and financial services, and our other support programs in Patients & Visitors.
INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
Phone: +1-650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordmed.org
Call us to make an appointment
For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referring Physicians.
HOW TO REFER
To refer a patient, please call: 650-724-7500.
Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
Make an Appointment
To request an appointment with one of our cardiothoracic surgeons, call:
Heart Surgery Clinic at Blake Wilbur Building, Boswell Building and Pleasanton: 650-724-7500
Stanford Heart Surgery Clinic
at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
in Henderson, NV: 702-616-6580
Stanford Heart Surgery Clinic at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose: 408-885-3838
Stanford Heart Surgery Clinic at VA Palo Alto Hospital in Palo Alto: 650-493-5000