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
Why Choose Hoag for Your Aortic Care?
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.
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, M.D. Physician Leader, Newkirk Family Endowed Chair in Aortic Care, Director, Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Asad A. Shah, MD Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Physician Leader, Co-Director, Hoag Cardiovascular Surgery, TAVR Surgeon
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Stephen F. Lindsay, M.D. Vascular Surgeon
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David Nabi, M.D. Vascular Surgeon
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David H. Liang, MD Physician Leader, Program Director, Hoag Marfan Syndrome & Related Conditions Program
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Scott T. Williams, M.D. Radiology & Imaging Services Physician, Cardiovascular Radiologist
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Humberto Wong, M.D. Radiology & Imaging Services Physician, Cardiovascular Radiologist
We 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.