Team Effort

In Pennsylvania, heart surgeons receive report cards.  It’s a controversial issue, as I illustrated in my article on President Clinton’s heart surgery.  Just the same, I’m proud to say that our report card at Lehigh Valley Hospital continues to be the best in the state, year after year.  And, the reason is simple:  we have the best team of nurses, staff and hospital administrators, working in concert with our group of talented and dedicated surgeons.

 

Team Effort

Team Effort

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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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Don’t Ignore Chest Pain

Don’t Ignore Chest Pain

Chest pain is never something to ignore. This patient, at 76 years old, experienced chest discomfort for several weeks, especially with activity. Like many people, he hoped it would pass. It didn’t. When he finally came to the hospital, he was found to have had a...

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A Little About My Career

A Little About My Career

There are moments in a career that feel bigger than titles or accomplishments. This is one of them. I began my surgical journey at Jefferson Health, where I had the privilege of training under extraordinary mentors who shaped not only my career, but who I am as a...

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