Patrick Murnin is a Hospital Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murnin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

David Mayne is a Hospital Medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mayne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Angioplasty.

Matthew Mullen, MD, is a double board-certified cardiothoracic and general surgeon who specializes in adult cardiac surgery. He provides care for women and men who need a wide range of cardiac procedures including coronary bypass, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, repair of leaky heart valves and aortic arch replacement. He also treats coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis, heart failure, aortic aneurysm, valve regurgitation, atrial fibrillation and aortic dissection.|Dr. Mullen has a clinical interest in transcatheter valve replacement, disease involving the aorta and aortic root, and collaborative management of complex coronary artery disease taking a heart team approach. He also has special interest in the use of ECMO (extracorporeal membranous oxygenation) and other forms of mechanical circulatory support for critically ill patients.|Dr. Mullen was a member of the inaugural class at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, where he earned his medical degree. He followed this with a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville.|After completing his medical training, Dr. Mullen returned to practice in the Scranton area to serve the community where he grew up. A native of Clarks Summit, Dr. Mullen understands the unique challenges his neighbors face. He prides himself on helping those he treats understand their options and make informed decisions about their care. He frequently involves a patient’s community physician and cardiologist in making complex decisions regarding their care|Dr. Mullen is an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons, American Association for Cancer Research, Society for Surgical Oncology, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and American Association of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Mullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Nawaz specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and structural heart interventions. His clinical interests include complex coronary and structural heart interventions. Dr. Nawaz obtained his medical degree from King Edward Medical University. He completed his residency in internal medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital and pursued further training in cardiology by completing his cardiology fellowship at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He trained at Newark Beth Israel medical center and completed another fellowship in interventional cardiology. He is board certified by the American Board of internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Nawaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Ierovante specializes in interventional cardiology. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Ierovante attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, and his fellowship at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Dr. Ierovante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Nishant Sethi is a Cardiologist in Scranton,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Joseph Stella is a Thoracic Surgeon in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Valve Repair.

Abdellaziz Dahou is a Cardiologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dahou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Dahou is currently accepting new patients.

Lear Koch is a Thoracic Surgeon in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Brian Mott is a Thoracic Surgeon in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thymectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Akhila Yarramneni is a Thoracic Surgeon in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yarramneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Charles Deck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Deck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Heart Attack, Folliculitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Harostock specializes in coronary artery bypass, valve surgery and TAVR. His clinical interests include cardiac surgery. Dr. Harostock obtained his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery in thoracic surgery. Dr. Harostock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Tyler Wallen, DO, is a general surgeon specializing in cardiac surgery. He provides heart care for men and women including treatment for coronary artery disease, heart failure, mitral valve prolapse, aortic aneurysm, valve regurgitation and aortic dissection.|He has a clinical interest in transcatheter valve replacement and thoracic aortic disease.|Along with providing clinical expertise, Dr. Wallen offers his patients and their families emotional support. “Undergoing heart surgery is a major event, which can often leave people vulnerable and overwhelmed,” he notes. “I love coming to work each day and helping my patients navigate this difficult time.”|That includes empowering patients by clearly explaining their treatment options, so they can make informed decisions about their health. “Cardiovascular disease can be complicated,” he says. “I enjoy helping patients understand the options they have and coming to a decision on how to best manage their condition.”|Dr. Wallen attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. He followed this with a residency in general surgery at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Philadelphia and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville.|Dr. Wallen is an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society and Southern Thoracic Surgical Association.|In 2017 and 2018, Dr. Wallen received the Mercy Catholic Medical Center Surgery Resident of the Year award. In 2016, he received the C. Jules Rominger MD Award for Outstanding Humanism and Excellence for his commitment to providing high quality care to everyone he treats.|He volunteers with the International Children’s Heart Foundation, offering his surgical services to children across the globe. “I’ve had the opportunity to work on several different continents to develop cardiac surgery programs that are a source of ongoing pride for me,” he says.|Dr. Wallen has published several papers and participated in many research projects. He also enjoys serving as a mentor to young surgeons. “Professionally, I’m most proud of the medical students and residents I’ve had the chance to teach and mentor,” he says. “Watching them mature into talented physicians is truly rewarding.”|In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his spouse and children, traveling, cooking, watching motorsports and rooting for the Philadelphia Flyers. Dr. Wallen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Russell Carter, MD, is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Carter completed his medical degree, his residency in general surgery and fellowships in peripheral vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Carter performs aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass surgery and heart valve repair and replacement, as well as ventricular assist device implantation. He also performs cutting-edge procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and supports transcatheter mitral valve procedures. Dr. Carter is an active member and participating member in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Tariq Ahmad, MD, is a cardiologist who cares for men and women. He specializes in general heart care including treatment for coronary artery disease, pulmonary embolism, congenital heart defects, complex and multi-valvular conditions, peripheral vascular disease, left atrial appendage closure, mechanical circulatory support and cardiac mass or vegetation.|Dr. Ahmad has a clinical interest in interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, minimally invasive and percutaneous treatment techniques and team-based care.|“I love being a problem solver for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, working closely with them and their families,” he says. “It’s every piece of success in this process that brings me to work every day.”|Dr. Ahmad earned his medical degree from the Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. He then completed residencies in internal medicine at Jinnah Hospital in Lahore and at Drexel University Medical Center in Philadelphia, where he was chief resident. He completed two fellowships in Pennsylvania — the first in cardiology at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey and the second in structural interventional cardiology at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood.|He is an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Physicians, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Society of Hospital Medicine and Society of General Internal Medicine. He’s a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.|Dr. Ahmad is an accomplished researcher and speaker who has contributed to many research projects and presented at numerous cardiovascular conferences in the U.S. and Canada.|In 2019, Dr. Ahmad received the Gerald Luck, MD, Fellow EKG Award for excellence during a cardiovascular fellowship. In 2018, he received the Best Resident/Fellow Quality Improvement Project Award. He has received several other awards for excellence in medical research.|“I was the first one in my family to become a physician,” he notes. “My father’s friend, who was a general cardiologist, was my inspiration. I watched him taking care of sick patients on daily basis, and the respect he always received in return can’t be explained in words. Once I joined medical school, cardiovascular physiology fascinated me right from the start, and it’s only grown stronger with time.”|In his spare time, Dr. Ahmad enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and friends and playing sports — especially cricket. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Mostafa Amer, MD, is a cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology. He diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions like hardening of the arteries, heart attacks, heart valve disease, coronary/carotid artery disease and cardiomyopathy.|Dr. Amer earned his medical degree from Medical University of the Americas in Camps, Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies. He followed that with a residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. After residency, Dr. Amer completed a fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Dr. Amer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Alfred Casale, MD, is the chief medical officer for Geisinger Surgical, chair of the Geisinger Heart Institute, and chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery.|He joined Geisinger in 2001 as the director of cardiothoracic surgery at the Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He serves as chairman of the board of directors for the American Heart Association in Northeast Pennsylvania.|Dr. Casale earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He did his residency at Johns Hopkins University, as well as postdoctoral clinical and policy work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Casale has held leadership roles in numerous local, regional and national surgical societies and faculty positions at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, UMDNJ, Misericordia University, King’s College, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Temple University. He is an advisor to Lehigh University’s Health Care Engineering program. He is board certified in surgery, thoracic surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Casale was instrumental in establishing Geisinger’s ProvenCare® program as a model for effective redesign of complex acute surgical care, using comparative effectiveness principles to generate value and reduce unwarranted variation. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he maintains an active clinical practice in complex adult cardiac surgery.|“Our goal is to provide the highest level of consistent, evidence-based care to people facing acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases and conditions, returning them to their highest quality of life as quickly as possible. For providers, our vow is to support them in a way that lets them focus squarely on doing the best job in their area of responsibility. At Geisinger Heart Institute, we strive to let doctors be doctors and help healthcare professionals at every level to ‘operate at the top of their license.”. Dr. Casale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Bartoli attended Cornell University, Harvard University, and the University of Louisville School of Medicine (combined MD/PhD pathway). He completed integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and pediatric cardiac surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Bartoli cares for patients of all ages from the neonate to the child to the adult.|In parallel with his clinical practice, Dr. Bartoli manages an internationally-recognized translational biophysics laboratory that is independently funded with support from the NIH, multiple congenital cardiology foundations, and industry partners. Ongoing projects examine mechanical circulatory support in the fetus to the adult and include left ventricular assist device (LVAD) design and development, mechanisms of LVAD-associated bleeding and thrombosis, novel LVAD therapies, abnormal angiogenesis in children with single ventricle disease, and cardiovascular biology of the placenta. Advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine and training MD/PhD physician-scientists are major goals of the laboratory.|Dr. Bartoli has won numerous national and international scientific awards that include the 2020 American College of Cardiology Doug Zipes Distinguished Investigator Award “for contributions to cardiovascular medicine and significant body of work”, the Pennsylvania Medical Society 40 Under 40 Physicians Award, and awards from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International Society of Mechanical Circulatory Support, and American College of Cardiology. Dr. Bartoli sits on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Medical Advisory Boards for Abiomed Inc, Evaheart International Inc, and Windmill Cardiovascular Systems Inc. He has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles in biomedical journals and given more than 65 talks at international locations.|In his spare time, Dr. Bartoli enjoys fly fishing, weightlifting and running, skiing, cooking, and spending time at his farm in upstate New York. “It’s rustic and beautiful,” he says. “I like to go there to get away, enjoy the forests and see the stars at night. Fresh eggs from our chickens are a bonus.”. Dr. Bartoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Hemolysis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Vijayaraman specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations (AFib), cardiac device implantation, His-bundle pacing and Watchman™. His clinical interests include electrophysiology. Dr. Vijayaraman obtained his medical degree from Madurai Medical College. He completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center. He completed his fellowships in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Vijayaraman speaks English and Tamil. Dr. Vijayaraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.