American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Education
Undergraduate School
Yale University
2003, New Haven, CT
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
2012, New York, NY
Graduate School
Stanford University School of Medicine
2017, Stanford, CA
Residency
Cardiac Surgery
Stanford Health Care
2020, Stanford, CA
Fellowship
Congenital Heart Surgery
Boston Children's Hospital
2022, Boston, MA
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (General) | Publications
Adjunctive Corticosteroids for Hypotension in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU: Single-Center Retrospective Study, 2020-2021. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2025 May 01. View Adjunctive Corticosteroids for Hypotension in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU: Single-Center Retrospective Study, 2020-2021. Abstract
Outcomes of reoperation following prior vascular ring and airway compression surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr 18. View Outcomes of reoperation following prior vascular ring and airway compression surgery. Abstract
Robotic Waterjet Resection for Men With Prostate Cancer Suffering From Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Urology. 2025 Apr; 198:153-157. View Robotic Waterjet Resection for Men With Prostate Cancer Suffering From Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Abstract
Ventricular Assist Device Utilization for Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Still Bridging the Gap. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2025 Mar 04; 85(8):815-817. View Ventricular Assist Device Utilization for Children With Congenital Heart Disease: Still Bridging the Gap. Abstract
Association Between Hypoglycemia Agents and Long-term Survival Outcomes for Patients with Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer Treated with Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Immunotherapy. Eur Urol Oncol. 2025 Feb; 8(1):164-170. View Association Between Hypoglycemia Agents and Long-term Survival Outcomes for Patients with Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer Treated with Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Immunotherapy. Abstract
Anatomic characteristics of the right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian artery in patients who do and do not undergo vascular ring repair. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2024 Dec 13. View Anatomic characteristics of the right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian artery in patients who do and do not undergo vascular ring repair. Abstract
Left aortic arch and aberrant right subclavian artery in children: spectrum of symptoms and response to surgical intervention. Cardiol Young. 2024 Dec; 34(12):2663-2669. View Left aortic arch and aberrant right subclavian artery in children: spectrum of symptoms and response to surgical intervention. Abstract
Sternotomy or thoracotomy for neonatal repair of coarctation of the aorta with aortic arch hypoplasia. JTCVS Open. 2024 Dec; 22:386-394. View Sternotomy or thoracotomy for neonatal repair of coarctation of the aorta with aortic arch hypoplasia. Abstract
Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Complete Vascular Rings. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2024 Oct 01; 84(14):1279-1292. View Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Complete Vascular Rings. Abstract
Young age and adequate BCG are key factors for optimal BCG treatment efficacy in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. World J Urol. 2024 Sep 27; 42(1):547. View Young age and adequate BCG are key factors for optimal BCG treatment efficacy in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Abstract
High Levels of Incidental COVID-19 Infection in Emergency Urology Admissions: A Propensity Score-Matched Real World Data Analysis across Surgical Specialties. Viruses. 2024 08 31; 16(9). View High Levels of Incidental COVID-19 Infection in Emergency Urology Admissions: A Propensity Score-Matched Real World Data Analysis across Surgical Specialties. Abstract
State of the Art Review: Aortic Valve Repair in Infants and Children. Ann Thorac Surg. 2025 Mar; 119(3):697-707. View State of the Art Review: Aortic Valve Repair in Infants and Children. Abstract
Improving Mechanical Circulatory Support Outcomes in Failing Bidirectional Glenn Physiology. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jul 19. View Improving Mechanical Circulatory Support Outcomes in Failing Bidirectional Glenn Physiology. Abstract
Experience Curve With the Cone Procedure for Ebstein's Anomaly: Effect on Cost and Resource Utilization. JACC Adv. 2024 Aug; 3(8):101104. View Experience Curve With the Cone Procedure for Ebstein's Anomaly: Effect on Cost and Resource Utilization. Abstract
A 2-year prospective evaluation of the Prostate Health Index in guiding biopsy decisions in a large cohort. BJU Int. 2025 Jan; 135(1):71-77. View A 2-year prospective evaluation of the Prostate Health Index in guiding biopsy decisions in a large cohort. Abstract
Safety and Efficacy of Immediate Hyperthermic Intravesical Chemotherapy Following Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (I-HIVEC). Eur Urol Oncol. 2024 Dec; 7(6):1171-1174. View Safety and Efficacy of Immediate Hyperthermic Intravesical Chemotherapy Following Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (I-HIVEC). Abstract
Surgical debulking of large ventricular fibromas in children. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Jan; 169(1):186-194. View Surgical debulking of large ventricular fibromas in children. Abstract
An updated model for predicting side-specific extraprostatic extension in the era of MRI-targeted biopsy. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2024 Sep; 27(3):520-524. View An updated model for predicting side-specific extraprostatic extension in the era of MRI-targeted biopsy. Abstract
A Territory-wide Study Investigating the Dose and Efficacy of Different Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Strains in Patients with Intermediate- and High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer. Eur Urol Oncol. 2024 Jun; 7(3):438-446. View A Territory-wide Study Investigating the Dose and Efficacy of Different Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Strains in Patients with Intermediate- and High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer. Abstract
Impact of donor-recipient age-difference in adolescent heart transplantation. Clin Transplant. 2023 12; 37(12):e15146. View Impact of donor-recipient age-difference in adolescent heart transplantation. Abstract
The pendulum swings: the return of primary surgical repair in paediatric aortic valve disease? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 09 07; 64(3). View The pendulum swings: the return of primary surgical repair in paediatric aortic valve disease? Abstract
Multidisciplinary approach to vascular rings and vascular-related aerodigestive compression: a clinical practice review. Transl Pediatr. 2023 Jun 30; 12(6):1258-1277. View Multidisciplinary approach to vascular rings and vascular-related aerodigestive compression: a clinical practice review. Abstract
Commentary: One ring to rule them all? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug; 166(2):304-305. View Commentary: One ring to rule them all? Abstract
Symmetric bicuspidizing repair for patients with congenital aortic or truncal valve disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug; 166(2):283-291. View Symmetric bicuspidizing repair for patients with congenital aortic or truncal valve disease. Abstract
Hybrid management of dysphagia lusoria in a boy with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Cardiol Young. 2022 Nov; 32(11):1842-1844. View Hybrid management of dysphagia lusoria in a boy with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Abstract
Unrepairable Infant Mitral Valve: An Unexpected Case of Decompensated Heart Failure. Circulation. 2022 04 12; 145(15):1175-1178. View Unrepairable Infant Mitral Valve: An Unexpected Case of Decompensated Heart Failure. Abstract
Relative strain is a novel predictor of aneurysmal degeneration of the thoracic aorta: An ex vivo mechanical study. JVS Vasc Sci. 2021; 2:235-246. View Relative strain is a novel predictor of aneurysmal degeneration of the thoracic aorta: An ex vivo mechanical study. Abstract
stratamatch: Prognostic Score Stratification Using a Pilot Design. R J. 2021 Jun; 13(1):614-630. View stratamatch: Prognostic Score Stratification Using a Pilot Design. Abstract
Bronchomalacia in Right Aortic Arch Treated With Descending Aortic Translocation and Airway Splint. Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 03; 113(3):e187-e189. View Bronchomalacia in Right Aortic Arch Treated With Descending Aortic Translocation and Airway Splint. Abstract
Aortic elongation and bronchial splint for late bronchial complication after neonatal arch reconstruction. JTCVS Tech. 2021 Aug; 8:126-128. View Aortic elongation and bronchial splint for late bronchial complication after neonatal arch reconstruction. Abstract
Left Ventricular Recruitment in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2021; 24:30-36. View Left Ventricular Recruitment in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Abstract
The role and significance of sensitivity analyses in enhancing the statistical validity of clinical studies. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb; 163(2):749-753. View The role and significance of sensitivity analyses in enhancing the statistical validity of clinical studies. Abstract
Neonatal repair of unilateral pulmonary vein atresia with associated coarctation of the aorta. JTCVS Tech. 2020 Dec; 4:277-279. View Neonatal repair of unilateral pulmonary vein atresia with associated coarctation of the aorta. Abstract
Fluid-structure interaction simulations of patient-specific aortic dissection. Biomech Model Mechanobiol. 2020 Oct; 19(5):1607-1628. View Fluid-structure interaction simulations of patient-specific aortic dissection. Abstract
Improved midterm outcomes after endovascular repair of nontraumatic descending thoracic aortic rupture compared with open surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 06; 161(6):2004-2012. View Improved midterm outcomes after endovascular repair of nontraumatic descending thoracic aortic rupture compared with open surgery. Abstract
Interfacility Transfer of Medicare Beneficiaries With Acute Type A Aortic Dissection and Regionalization of Care in the United States. Circulation. 2019 10 08; 140(15):1239-1250. View Interfacility Transfer of Medicare Beneficiaries With Acute Type A Aortic Dissection and Regionalization of Care in the United States. Abstract
Current evidence for prosthesis selection: What can we really say? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 08; 158(2):368-375. View Current evidence for prosthesis selection: What can we really say? Abstract
Endovascular Versus Open Repair of Intact Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 02 19; 73(6):643-651. View Endovascular Versus Open Repair of Intact Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms. Abstract
Time-to-operation does not predict outcome in acute type A aortic dissection complicated by neurologic injury at presentation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 09; 158(3):665-672. View Time-to-operation does not predict outcome in acute type A aortic dissection complicated by neurologic injury at presentation. Abstract
Modeling conduit choice for valve-sparing aortic root replacement on biomechanics with a 3-dimensional-printed heart simulator. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 08; 158(2):392-403. View Modeling conduit choice for valve-sparing aortic root replacement on biomechanics with a 3-dimensional-printed heart simulator. Abstract
Would evolving recommendations for mechanical mitral valve replacement further raise the bar for successful mitral valve repair? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 10 01; 54(4):622-626. View Would evolving recommendations for mechanical mitral valve replacement further raise the bar for successful mitral valve repair? Abstract
Prosthesis Type for Aortic- and Mitral-Valve Replacement. N Engl J Med. 2018 02 22; 378(8):778-779. View Prosthesis Type for Aortic- and Mitral-Valve Replacement. Abstract
Immediate operation for acute type A aortic dissection complicated by visceral or peripheral malperfusion. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 07; 156(1):18-24.e3. View Immediate operation for acute type A aortic dissection complicated by visceral or peripheral malperfusion. Abstract
Second Arterial Versus Venous Conduits for Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in California. Circulation. 2018 04 17; 137(16):1698-1707. View Second Arterial Versus Venous Conduits for Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in California. Abstract
Mechanical or Biologic Prostheses for Aortic-Valve and Mitral-Valve Replacement. N Engl J Med. 2017 11 09; 377(19):1847-1857. View Mechanical or Biologic Prostheses for Aortic-Valve and Mitral-Valve Replacement. Abstract
Limited root repair in acute type A aortic dissection is safe but results in increased risk of reoperation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 01; 155(1):1-7.e1. View Limited root repair in acute type A aortic dissection is safe but results in increased risk of reoperation. Abstract
Resection of a Giant Cardiac Lymphovenous Malformation Involving the Right Atrioventricular Groove. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017 Sep; 104(3):e257-e259. View Resection of a Giant Cardiac Lymphovenous Malformation Involving the Right Atrioventricular Groove. Abstract
Impact of Discordant Views in the Management of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Autumn; 29(3):283-291. View Impact of Discordant Views in the Management of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Abstract
Prognostic significance of early aortic remodeling in acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection and intramural hematoma. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 10; 154(4):1192-1200. View Prognostic significance of early aortic remodeling in acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection and intramural hematoma. Abstract
Long-term miR-29b suppression reduces aneurysm formation in a Marfan mouse model. Physiol Rep. 2017 Apr; 5(8). View Long-term miR-29b suppression reduces aneurysm formation in a Marfan mouse model. Abstract
Computed Tomography Imaging Features in Acute Uncomplicated Stanford Type-B Aortic Dissection Predict Late Adverse Events. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 2017 Apr; 10(4). View Computed Tomography Imaging Features in Acute Uncomplicated Stanford Type-B Aortic Dissection Predict Late Adverse Events. Abstract
Giant saphenous vein graft aneurysm compressing the lingular bronchus. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 01; 153(1):e1-e3. View Giant saphenous vein graft aneurysm compressing the lingular bronchus. Abstract
Evolution of surgical therapy for Stanford acute type A aortic dissection. Ann Cardiothorac Surg. 2016 Jul; 5(4):275-95. View Evolution of surgical therapy for Stanford acute type A aortic dissection. Abstract
Salvage Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior to "Bridge" Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. J Card Surg. 2016 Jun; 31(6):403-5. View Salvage Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior to "Bridge" Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Abstract
Bilateral Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr; 101(4):e95-7. View Bilateral Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock. Abstract
Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome and Pulmonary Hypertension. Circulation. 2016 Mar 22; 133(12):1218-21. View Giant Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome and Pulmonary Hypertension. Abstract
Lung Quality and Utilization in Controlled Donation After Circulatory Determination of Death Within the United States. Am J Transplant. 2016 Apr; 16(4):1207-15. View Lung Quality and Utilization in Controlled Donation After Circulatory Determination of Death Within the United States. Abstract
Influence of durable mechanical circulatory support and allosensitization on mortality after heart transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2016 06; 35(6):731-42. View Influence of durable mechanical circulatory support and allosensitization on mortality after heart transplantation. Abstract
Elevated pretransplant pulmonary vascular resistance index does not predict mortality after isolated orthotopic heart transplantation in children: A retrospective analysis of the UNOS database. Pediatr Transplant. 2015 Sep; 19(6):623-33. View Elevated pretransplant pulmonary vascular resistance index does not predict mortality after isolated orthotopic heart transplantation in children: A retrospective analysis of the UNOS database. Abstract
Radical Resection of Cardiac Angiosarcoma with Atrioventricular Reconstruction. J Heart Valve Dis. 2015 May; 24(3):379-82. View Radical Resection of Cardiac Angiosarcoma with Atrioventricular Reconstruction. Abstract
Dealing with a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm during assist device implant. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2016 Jun; 24(5):477-9. View Dealing with a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm during assist device implant. Abstract
Transaortic aortomitral junction reconstruction and mitral valve leaflet repair for recurrent endocarditis. J Heart Valve Dis. 2015 Mar; 24(2):173-6. View Transaortic aortomitral junction reconstruction and mitral valve leaflet repair for recurrent endocarditis. Abstract
Response to letter regarding article entitled "Heart and combined heart–kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure". Am J Transplant. 2014 Aug; 14(8):1948-9. View Response to letter regarding article entitled "Heart and combined heart–kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure". Abstract
Combined heart-liver transplantation in the MELD era: do waitlisted patients require exception status? Am J Transplant. 2014 Mar; 14(3):647-59. View Combined heart-liver transplantation in the MELD era: do waitlisted patients require exception status? Abstract
Heart and combined heart-kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure. Am J Transplant. 2014 Feb; 14(2):384-96. View Heart and combined heart-kidney transplantation in patients with concomitant renal insufficiency and end-stage heart failure. Abstract
What is high risk? Redefining elevated pulmonary vascular resistance index in pediatric heart transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2012 Jan; 31(1):61-6. View What is high risk? Redefining elevated pulmonary vascular resistance index in pediatric heart transplantation. Abstract
Impact of osteoarthritis on quality of life in a Hong Kong Chinese population. J Rheumatol. 2004 Dec; 31(12):2433-8. View Impact of osteoarthritis on quality of life in a Hong Kong Chinese population. Abstract