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Care Philosophy: Sarah Clark, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon who loves being able to use her surgical skills to improve and extend patients' lives. She understands the significance of heart surgery in a patient's life, and she strives to support her patients through the entirety of the surgical process. She loves what she does and seeks to develop collegial relationships with referring physicians in support of providing optimal care for patients. Dr. Clark has extensive experience treating cardiogenic shock with ECMO and has done specialized training with transcatheter aortic valve replacement and transcatheter embolectomy (AngioVac). She is a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgery Association and Women in Thoracic Surgery. She is a candidate member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Away from work, Dr. Clark enjoys trail and ultramarathon running, downhill and backcountry skiing, and spending time with her husband and their two Bernese mountain dogs.

Biography: April Stempien-Otero, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a board certified cardiologist at the Heart Institute at UW Medical Center, the UW's Craig Tall Family Endowed Chair in Heart Failure Research and a UW associate professor of Cardiology, Cardiology Research and Medicine and an adjunct associate professor of Pathology. She has been consistently listed as a Seattle Magazine Top Doctor.Dr. Stempien-Otero specializes in heart failure transplant. She strives to create active partnerships with her patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.Dr. Stempien-Otero earned her M.D. from the University of Connecticut. She is triple board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Internal Medicine. She has received the Mentored Physician Scientist Award by the National Institutes of Health and is a CME Teacher of the year. Her research interests include translational research in end-stage heart failure. ?

Biography: Dr. Kristen Patton, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 56 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Kristen Patton, MD is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake and UW Medicine.

Biography: Dr. Richard Cheng, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure /amp Transplant Cardiology Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Richard Cheng, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and UW Medical Center-Montlake.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Burke, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Christopher Burke, MD is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake and UW Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Siri Napan, MD, FACC, is a non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in cardiac imaging and a special interest in preventive cardiology. Dr. Napan is dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based care that is holistic, collaborative, compassionate and patient-centered. She aims to empower patients with the knowledge to make informed health decisions and is honored to contribute to her patients' well-being. Dr. Napan is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Away from work, Dr. Napan enjoys photography, cycling and longevity medicine.

Biography: Dr. Ruchi Kapoor, MD, PhD is board-certified in internal medicine and recently finished her fellowship in cardiology from University of California, Irvine. She is interested in providing comprehensive general cardiac care to her patients with a focus on women's heart health and prevention of heart disease.Dr. Kapoor received her MD and PhD from Weill Cornell Medical College, with the focus of her thesis on how drugs, particularly antidepressants, affect the function of membrane properties. Her scientific pursuits led to an interest in physics, and ultimately physiology then pathophysiology, of the cardiovascular system.Her other academic interests include echocardiography, education and training of physicians. She hopes to pass on the same appreciation and love of the cardiovascular system to her patients and future generations of doctors.?

Care Philosophy: R. Antonio Secaira, MD, is a cardiologist with special interests in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease, as well as congenital and acquired structural disease of the heart and major arteries. Dr. Secaira is committed to providing the most current and comprehensive care possible. He emphasizes open communication, believing that a well-informed patient is his best ally in improving each patient's health and quality of life.

Biography: Daniel Fishbein, M.D., is a board certified cardiologist, medical director of UW Medicine's Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation Services and a UW professor of Cardiology and Medicine.Dr. Fishbein strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.Dr. Fishbein earned his from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, New York. He is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology. His research interests include investigational use of rabbit anti-human thymocyte serum, exercise to improve sleep in heart failure patients and randomized evaluation of mechanical assistance.?

Care Philosophy: David Zhang, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, offers personalized, state-of-the-art cardiac care for adult patients. He specializes in advanced heart failure treatment, heart disease prevention, focusing on educating patients to take a proactive approach in minimizing cardiac risk factors. Dr. Zhang employs cardiac catheterization, cardiac imaging, cardiac therapy optimization and a variety of other tactics to manage heart disease. He has published articles on heart health research and has written books on heart failure. Dr. Zhang establishes a one-to-one relationship with each patient, ensuring their comfort and keeping them informed about their care in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.