The Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center Cardiothoracic Surgery Team

The complexity of heart defects in children, and the uniqueness of many cases, requires the professional attention of experts from a variety of disciplines. The Moore Children’s Heart Center has developed a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to caring for your child who may need cardiothoracic surgery.

Cardiothoracic Surgeons at our Palo Alto Hospital

• Frank L. Hanley, MD – Executive Director, The Moore Children’s Heart Center
• John Lamberti, MD – Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• Michael Ma, MD – Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• Elisabeth Martin, MD – Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• Richard Mainwaring, MD – Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Teimour Nasirov, MD – Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• Olaf Reinhartz, MD – Surgical Director, Pediatric Heart Transplant
• Naruhito Watanabe, MD – Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeons throughout the greater Bay Area

• Malcolm MacDonald, MD – Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Edwin Petrossian, MD – Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Advanced Practice Providers

• Alyssa Giacalone, PA-C
• Ashley Hapak, PA-C
• Eric Hong, PA-C
• Hanson Quan, PA-C
• Geovanna Suarez, PA-C

Specialists Working Hand-in-Hand

The Moore Children’s Heart Center surgery team draws on the expert aid and assistance of:

• Pediatric cardiologists: Physicians who specialize in medical, or nonsurgical, approaches to heart disease and defects in infants, children, and adolescents
• Neonatologists: Physicians who specialize in the care of newborns, particularly those born prematurely or with very low birth weight
• Specialists in related medical disciplines: For example heart imaging (echocardiography) and the electrical properties of the heart (electrophysiology)
• Anesthesiologists: Physicians who specialize in the unique pain-control needs of children undergoing heart procedures
• Infectious disease specialists: Physicians who are expert at preventing and controlling bacteria and other infectious agents that can invade children who have undergone major surgery
• Clinical nurse specialists and nursing staff
• Respiratory therapists: Clinical experts in supporting healthy breathing, particularly after surgery
• Nutritionists: Specialists in meeting the precise nutritional needs of children undergoing heart surgery
• Pharmacists: Specialists in managing the multiple medications required in treating children’s heart diseases
• Social workers: Professionals who provide emotional support and community networking for patients and their families
• Support staff: Specialists in handling the many administrative and personal details of care and treatment