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    Heart & Vascular Institute Leadership

    Complex cardiovascular care without limits, close to home.

    At Hoag's Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute, patients have access to a multidisciplinary team of cardiovascular specialists dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of complex heart and vascular conditions. From preventive cardiology and advanced imaging to cardiac surgery, heart rhythm care, valve treatment, vascular care and advanced heart failure support, Hoag brings nationally recognized expertise to patients in Orange County. Our team-based approach connects patients with the right specialists, programs and treatment options for their condition, helping make advanced cardiovascular care easier to understand, navigate and access.

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    Why Patients Choose Hoag for Heart and Vascular Care

    Why patients choose Hoag

    Cardiovascular care is not one-size-fits-all. Hoag's heart and vascular specialists work together across disciplines to help patients receive the right level of care at the right time, whether they need prevention, diagnosis, minimally invasive treatment, complex surgery or long-term management.

    Complex Care Without Limits

    Hoag treats patients with cardiovascular conditions that may require advanced expertise, multiple specialists or a more coordinated care plan. This includes complex coronary artery disease, advanced heart failure, aortic disease, heart valve disease, rhythm disorders and vascular conditions.

    Hoag treats patients with cardiovascular conditions that may require advanced expertise, multiple specialists or a more coordinated care plan. This includes complex coronary artery disease, advanced heart failure, aortic disease, heart valve disease, rhythm disorders and vascular conditions.

    Innovation Close to Home

    Patients in Orange County can access advanced cardiovascular therapies close to home, including minimally invasive procedures, robotic and catheter-based treatments, structural heart care, complex coronary interventions, advanced imaging, vascular procedures and surgical expertise.

    Exceptional Outcomes, Human-Centered Care

    Hoag combines clinical expertise with a coordinated, patient-centered approach. Our teams help patients and families understand their diagnosis, compare treatment options and move through care with confidence.

    Meet Our Heart and Vascular Team Leadership

    Hoag's Heart & Vascular Institute is led by physicians who bring deep expertise across cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular care, imaging, prevention and advanced cardiovascular treatment.

    Jack C. Sun, MD

    Jack C. Sun, MD

    Director of Cardiovascular Surgery

    Yuichi Ishida, MD

    Yuichi Ishida, MD

    Surgical Director, Advanced Heart Failure & Mechanical Circulatory Support

    Allen G. Murga, MD

    Allen G. Murga, MD

    Director, Vascular Lab

    Antonio J. Covarrubias, MD

    Antonio J. Covarrubias, MD

    Vascular Surgery

    Ryan S. Bedi, MD

    Ryan S. Bedi, MD

    Cardiovascular Surgery

    Matthew E. Wingo, MD

    Matthew E. Wingo, MD

    Cardiovascular Surgery

    Agustin Sibona, MD

    Agustin Sibona, MD

    Vascular Surgery

    Gennie C. Yee, MD

    Gennie C. Yee, MD

    Director, Cardiac Cath Lab

    Dipti N. Itchhaporia, MD

    Dipti N. Itchhaporia, MD

    Eric & Sheila Samson Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Health

    Subbarao V. Mylavarapu, MD

    Subbarao V. Mylavarapu, MD

    Dr. Joel H. Manchester Endowed Chair in Interventional Cardiology

    Stephen R. Au, MD

    Stephen R. Au, MD

    Director, Cardiac Anesthesia

    Lee F. Carter, MD

    Lee F. Carter, MD

    Director, Reading Panel, Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing and Telemetry, Cardiac Rehab Program, Interventional Cardiology

    Mahmoud R. Eslami-Farsani, MD

    Mahmoud R. Eslami-Farsani, MD

    Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Cardiology

    Heart and Vascular Programs and Specialty Teams

    Programs and Specialty Teams

    Hoag's cardiovascular specialists are organized around programs designed to support patients with specific heart and vascular needs. These programs connect the right physicians, diagnostic tools, treatments and follow-up care around each patient's condition.

    Aortic Program

    Hoag's Aortic Program provides evaluation, surveillance and treatment for conditions affecting the aorta, including aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, aortic valve-related disease and connective tissue disorders. The team offers coordinated care that may include advanced imaging, medical management, endovascular procedures or complex aortic surgery.
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    Coronary Artery Disease Program

    The Coronary Artery Disease Program supports patients with coronary artery disease, heart attack, chronic total occlusion and related conditions. Treatment may include lifestyle and medication management, advanced diagnostic testing, percutaneous coronary intervention, stenting, atherectomy, coronary artery bypass surgery and cardiac rehabilitation.
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    Heart Failure Program

    Hoag's Heart Failure Program cares for patients with heart failure, cardiomyopathy and related conditions, including patients who may need advanced therapies or mechanical circulatory support. The program brings together medical, surgical and support teams to help patients manage complex disease and improve quality of life.
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    Vascular Program

    General cardiovascular care supports prevention, risk management, diagnostic testing and referral into specialty programs. This includes care for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart healthy living and other factors that influence long-term cardiovascular health.
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    Advanced Cardiovascular Treatments and Technologies

    Depending on a patient's diagnosis, Hoag's cardiovascular specialists may recommend medical management, diagnostic testing, minimally invasive procedures, catheter-based therapies, robotic or surgical treatment, rehabilitation or long-term surveillance.

    • Cardiac CT angiography

    • Cardiac MRI

    • Nuclear cardiac imaging and stress testing

    • Echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiogram

    • Cardiac catheterization

    • Percutaneous coronary intervention

    • Coronary artery bypass grafting

    • Catheter ablation

    • Electrical cardioversion

    • Pacemaker and defibrillator therapy

    • Left atrial appendage closure / WATCHMAN

    • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement

    • Mitral valve repair and replacement

    • Robotic-assisted valve procedures

    • Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair

    • Open aneurysm repair

    • Cardiac rehabilitation

    • Advanced heart failure therapies and mechanical circulatory support

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