Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Team at Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center

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