The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center
Specialized Aortic Care
The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag is a comprehensive program that provides a multidisciplinary, integrated team approach to caring for complex aortic disease. Our mission at the Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center is to provide world-class, personalized care to patients and their families. To achieve this, we have integrated a multidisciplinary team that offers long-term management including active surveillance, advanced treatment options and 24/7 emergency care.
This approach has led Hoag to become the referral center for aortic disease in Southern California and beyond. The Matranga Aortic Center is also proud to care for individuals with Marfan Syndrome and related connective tissue conditions.
Aortic Conditions Treated
- Aortic aneurysms
- Aortic dissections
- Acute and chronic type A and B dissections
- Intramural hematoma
- Penetrating ulcers
- Traumatic injuries
- Genetic and familial aortic conditions
- Marfan syndrome
- Loeys-Dietz syndrome
- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections
- Bicuspid aortic valve
- Vasculitis
Hoag's Aortic Disease Awareness Day Event
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Join the Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center to recognize Aortic Disease Awareness Day by uniting with those touched by aortic disease and related connective tissue disorders. Aortic Disease Awareness Day is recognized internationally on September 19. Hoag’s event will bring together patients, families, and our clinical care team for an informative and inspiring evening of camaraderie.
The event will be held at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute in Newport Beach (South Entrance).
Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 12.
For questions, please contact: hhfevents@hoag.org or 949-764-6357.
Nationally recognized for aortic surgery
The Society for Thoracic Surgeons rated Hoag’s Cardiac Surgery Program 3 out of 3 stars for aortic surgery—an achievement reached by only the top 1.4% of programs in the country.
High Volume Surveillance Program
Hoag provides ongoing surveillance to actively monitor the size of a patient's aneurysm, watching for signs of growth over time. Surveillance allows Hoag clinicians to act before a life-threatening emergency occurs.
High volume center for aortic care
Our aortic center is comprised of a cardiac surgical team, cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, nurse practitioners, and dedicated nursing staff with subspecialized training from top centers in the U.S.
Meet the Team
An integrated team approach is vital in the care of aortic aneurysms, which is why the Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center provides a multidisciplinary team of experts, across the spectrum of specialties.
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Anthony D. Caffarelli, MD Physician Leader, Newkirk Family Endowed Chair in Aortic Care, Director, Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center, Director, Hoag Cardiac Surgery
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Asad A. Shah, MD Physician Leader, Co-Director, Hoag Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Stephen F. Lindsay, MD Vascular Surgeon
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David Nabi, MD Vascular Surgeon
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David H. Liang, MD Physician Leader, Program Director, Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions Program, Cardiovascular Disease
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Scott T. Williams, MD Radiology & Imaging Services Physician, Cardiovascular Radiologist
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Humberto Wong, MD Radiology & Imaging Services Physician, Cardiovascular Radiologist
Patient Stories
People who have been on a journey similar to yours share their experiences to provide you with hope and insight as you embark on your road to wellness. Perhaps you’ll have a story of your own that will one day inspire others.
Jean’s Aortic Aneurysm Story
Hear how Jean survived and thrived following an aortic emergency at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute at…
Read MoreHoag Aortic Dissection Survivor, Heather Lendrum Shares Her Story
Heather shares her story of surviving an aortic dissection and how she supports other survivors who have experienced the same.
Read MoreGetting to the Heart of it: Aortic Conditions the Focus of Hoag
Danniena (Danni) Sun thought she was too young to need major heart surgery. In 2013, Sun experienced an episode of…
Read MoreWe are here for you
The Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center provides every therapeutic advantage, from a highly skilled team, to advanced treatment approaches and state-of-the-art facilities. Call us for a consultation or a second opinion at 855-735-5677 or email. For patients who live a long distance from Hoag, we are also available for virtual telehealth visits.