Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is comprised of highly skilled cardiovascular professionals committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive care for the cardiac and vascular patient.

Through the integration of education and research, our patient-focused, multidisciplinary team addresses each patient's individual emotional, psychological, social, and physical health needs.

Cardiac Surgeons

• Carl Backer, MD
• S. Chris Malaisrie, MD
• Patrick McCarthy, MD
• Edwin McGee, MD
• Hyde Russell, MD

Thoracic Surgeons

• Malcolm DeCamp, MD
• Alberto de Hoyos, MD
• Sheri L. Meyerson, MD
• Robert Vanecko, MD

Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Nurses

• Antoinette Borromeo, ACNP-BC/C-NP 
• Amanda Downs, ACNP-BC
• Soo J. Howell, APN/C-NP
• Janice Knuckey, APN/C-NP
• Renee Laskowski, ACNP-BC/C-NP
• Karen Anne Meehan, APN/ACNS-BC 
• Annette Meyer, APN/C-NP
• Amy Ochs, APN/C-NP
• Robin Paliga, APN/C-NP
• Susan D. Ryan, APN/C-CNS
• Sara Strnad, ACNP-BC/C-NP
• Megan M. White, APN/C-NP

Atrial Fibrillation Coordinators

• Jane Kruse, RN
• Mary C. Navarrete, RN

Bicuspid Aortic Valve Coordinator

• Colleen Clennon, RN

Heart Failure Coordinator

• Corrine Benacka, RN

Heart Transplant Coordinators - Inpatient

• Mary Alice Ackerman, RN
• Gina Ferguson, RN
• Elizabeth Schupbach, RN 

Heart Transplant Coordinator - Outpatient

• Katie O'Halloran, RN
• Kara Vitek, RN

Heart Valve Coordinator

•  Eileen McDonald, RN

Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

• Jada Brown, RN

Contact

For more information regarding the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, please call 1-866-662-8467 or request a first time appointment online.