Medical Specialty:

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Conditions Treated:

Congenital heart disease

Procedures Performed:

Congenital heart defect corrective surgery

Heart transplant

Congenital Heart Surgery

Medical Groups:

International Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurance:

* Please verify insurance coverage prior to service

Languages:

English

Education:

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Other: American College of Cardiology

Other: Fellow American College of Surgeons

Certificate: American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Certificate: American Board of Surgery

Fellowship: The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

Fellowship: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Internship: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Other: American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Philosophy of Care:

Excellence in surgical repair of heart defects among infants and children coupled with excellence in perioperative care. Embracing the child and his/her family with honesty, reassurance, and sensitivity toward their physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Clinical Interest:

Heart surgery for infants and children, heart transplantation/mechanical circulatory assist, and international outreach for pediatric cardiac surgery.

Hobbies:

Travel, golf, camping, architecture, music