#8,000 is on the books! It’s an honor to have achieved this milestone across two esteemed healthcare institutions—Lehigh Valley Health Network and now at Jefferson Health.

One thing I know for sure is that success in heart surgery can only come from the team that surrounds you. I’ve been blessed by having the most talented and devoted teams across two fine networks, for nearly 35 years.

Too many to thank, but to my love, Bonnie, and our amazing daughters, Lana and Julia, thank you for putting up with my long hours and endless stress.

Most of all, to my patients and their families, for trusting in me to care for them in their times of need.

Pictured: A wonderful cake presented to me at the Department of Surgery Meeting

Recent Posts

Hibernating Myocardium

Dec 2, 2024 | Video

Hibernating myocardium is a condition where a part of the heart muscle has difficulty contracting due to reduced blood flow. It can occur over days, months, or years, and can be reversed with revascularization. With permission from the patient to post, this video...

Triple Valve Surgery and Atrial Fibrillation

Nov 4, 2024 | Testimonial, Video

Atrial fibrillation is often described as either valvular AFib or nonvalvular AFib. AFib is considered valvular when seen in patients who have a heart valve disorder or a prosthetic heart valve in place. Nonvalvular AFib maybe caused by medical disorders such as high...

Respiratory Care Week

Oct 24, 2024 | Hospital News

Respiratory Care Week is a special time to honor the hard work and dedication of respiratory therapists. Their impact on patient care is truly invaluable. As key members of our collaborative heart team, they play a crucial role in caring for our post-operative...

Beautiful Hospitals Impact Healing

Oct 11, 2024 | Musing

I’ve been fortunate to work at aesthetically beautiful hospitals for my entire career. It’s important to understand that beautifully-designed hospital spaces do have a positive impact on healing, from allowing in natural light, to the construction of healing gardens...

How Safe are GLP Medications?

Sep 16, 2024 | Education, Video

Drugs known as GLP-1 medications are being widely prescribed in the United States. The most well-known are Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Cagrisema, and Rybelsus. In this video, I explained the basics, including how they work, their impact on the heart, and some of their...

Tricuspid Valve Repair

Sep 9, 2024 | Testimonial, Video

With permission from the patient to post, this active 77-year-old man from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was troubled by severe tricuspid valve regurgitation secondary to chronic atrial fibrillation. His symptoms included extreme tiredness, shortness of breath with...