Culture is the Foundation of Quality

Pictured here (front to back): Amy Iobst, CRNP, Anastasia Arce, PA-C, and Donna Formica-Wilsey, CRNP โ€”three extraordinary clinicians who exemplify what team spirit, collegiality, and leadership culture truly look like in action.

Each of them came to ๐—๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ด๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น from other health systems where the working environments were not conducive to professional well-being or growth. They took a leap of faith โ€”and they have never looked back.

Today, they are thriving leaders, trusted colleagues, and unwavering advocates for our patients. Their collaboration, mutual respect, and shared commitment to excellence directly translate into better patient care, stronger teams, and higher quality outcomes.

Amy, Anastasia, and Donna are not just outstanding advanced practice providers โ€”they are a reflection of who we are becoming and the direction we are heading as a program and as a hospital. I am deeply proud to work alongside them and grateful for the culture we are continuing to build together.

Culture is the Foundation of Quality

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A Second Opinion May Save Your Life

A Second Opinion May Save Your Life

With permission from the patient to post, this 41-year-old active cricket player never expected to need coronary artery bypass surgery. After seeking multiple opinions, he chose to have his operation at ๐—๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ด๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น because he felt...

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February Ends, Your Heart Doesn’t

February Ends, Your Heart Doesn’t

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Outpatient Facility

Outpatient Facility

Weโ€™re excited to share some wonderful news! Our Jefferson Cardiac Surgery practice at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is moving our outpatient clinical offices to a new, spacious, and beautifully designed location to better serve our patients. This new office...

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Overthinking

Overthinking

As a cardiac surgeon, I spend my days repairing blocked arteries and diseased valves. But over time, Iโ€™ve realized that not all strain on the heart is physical. Some of the toughest battles start in the mind. Overthinking. Replaying conversations. Anticipating...

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Benign Heart Tumor

Benign Heart Tumor

This content is posted with the written permission of the patient and family. This video highlights the surgical management of a large left atrial myxoma, nearly obstructing the mitral valve, along with an image of the 5.5 cm resected specimen and a brief interview...

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February Heart Month 2026

February Heart Month 2026

โค๏ธ ๐…๐ž๐›๐ซ๐ฎ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก โค๏ธ Across the country this month, communities, hospitals, workplaces, and families are coming together to shine a light on heart health through powerful initiatives like Wear Red Day, Go Red for Women, and Heart Valve Awareness Day. Each of...

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Even in the darkest seasons, faith is what keeps our feet moving when our hearts feel heavy. This Iโ€™ve learnedโ€ฆ

Not every day will offer clarity. Not every chapter will feel fair. But the light that guides us forward is often born in the very moments that test us the most.

Keep going. Keep believing. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think.

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Dr. Raymond Singer

Dr. Singer has been in practice since 1992 and has, to date, performed over 8,351 surgeries. His practice interests include complex valve, coronary and aneurysm surgery, as well as prevention and treatment of lung cancer.


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