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Hanta Virus Update 5-11-26

Hanta Virus Update 5-11-26

New update on the Andes Hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship cluster. What makes this strain different is the rare possibility of person-to-person spread. Here’s what you need to know, and why public health officials are watching this closely.Interested in my...

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2026 Top Doctors in Cardiac Surgery

2026 Top Doctors in Cardiac Surgery

Honored that Philadelphia Magazine has recognized Dr. Louis Samuels, Dr. Alexandra Tuluca, and myself as 2026 Top Doctors in Cardiac Surgery. What makes this especially meaningful is that Jefferson Einstein’s legacy cardiac surgery program is the only program in...

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Transparency in Healthcare

Transparency in Healthcare

Patients deserve transparency, accountability, and excellence in healthcare. Public reporting of surgical outcomes isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating a culture where quality matters every single day. From PHC4 and STS reporting to Leapfrog, Vizient, Medicare...

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Hantavirus – A Cause for Concern?

Hantavirus – A Cause for Concern?

Recent reports of a hantavirus case linked to a cruise ship have understandably raised concern, particularly with the possibility that this may involve a variant capable of limited person-to-person transmission. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare but serious...

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