"Sara Weiss, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special medical interest in heart failure, echocardiography, and women and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Weiss enjoys developing personal, long-term relationships with her heart failure patients. Caring for them and getting to know them gives her much satisfaction and joy. She feels ""heart failure"" is a terrible name to describe a very treatable condition. She is excited to have the revolutionary advancements in cardiology to share with her patients, and she loves helping her patients find the silver lining and live well with their disease.Dr. Weiss is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, Dr. Weiss enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and running, and is kept busy with her two children.". Dr. Weiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Wayne Hwang, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in consultative cardiology, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral arterial interventions, interventional cardiology, congestive heart failure, hypertension and functional cardiac stress testing.Dr. Hwang believes it is important to understand the disease process and to put that into the context of what the patient is going through by understanding each patient's story. He practices individualized, evidence-based medicine.Dr. Hwang serves as deputy section chief for Cardiology, and director for both the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiac Wellness Clinic. He also serves as a Graduate Medical Education teaching director, Cardiology division. He was named a Top Doctor by both Seattle (2013, 2014) and Seattle Metropolitan (2014) magazines. Dr. Hwang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, Apoplexy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

"Mariko Harper, MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in all aspects of adult cardiology including: coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, genetic/infiltrative cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and heart failure. She has a special expertise in advanced heart failure and advanced cardiac imaging with additional training and board certifications in both echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.Dr. Harper serves as the Medical Director of The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Under her direction, she has created a regional center providing an individualized approach to the diagnosis, genetic testing, advanced cardiac imaging and medical/surgical management of patients with HCM. Each patient is reviewed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians and treatment plans are designed with patient input, using a shared decision making model. The HCM Center offers comprehensive HCM treatments including: medical therapy, defibrillator implantation, alcohol septal ablation and surgical septal myectomy. The HCM Center is also one of the first centers in the PNW to offer the recently FDA-approved novel HCM medication mavacamten through a comprehensive drug safety program. She also serves as a principal investigator for ongoing HCM clinical trials.Dr. Harper has authored and published multiple peer reviewed articles and book chapters in a wide range of topics in cardiology. She has been an invited speaker at both national and regional meetings on topics including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hyperlipidemia, and preventive cardiology. Following her passion for patient education and cardiovascular disease prevention, she is also one of the course directors for the ""Food Is Medicine"" continuing medical education lecture series at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Dr. Harper believes in patient-centered and patient-driven care. She emphasizes the importance of shared clinical decision making, with open dialogue between the patient and the entirety of the patient's multidisciplinary care team.Dr. Harper has been recognized as aSeattle MetTop Doctor in 2021 and 2022.In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, running and spending time with her family.". Dr. Harper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiomyopathy.

Michael Longo, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in echocardiography, valvular heart disease and preventive cardiology.Dr. Longo enjoys getting to know his patients. He listens to them to understand their concerns and find out what they are interested in doing, then tailors their treatment accordingly. He is able to provide a collaborative approach to patient care that takes into consideration the expertise of other professionals, such as interventional cardiologists and thoracic surgeons, resulting in the right care for the right patient at the right time. He enjoys the fact that, once a diagnosis is made, he is often able to provide treatment that makes patients feel better, and live longer.Dr. Longo was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Metropolitan magazine in 2009. Dr. Longo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Tony Gerbino, MD, specializes in interstitial lung diseases (including pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis), and pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases. He also treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.Dr. Gerbino enjoys developing a relationship of trust with each patient over time and working to make them as well as they can be. He considers it particularly important to explain the rationale for tests and treatments, and to bring world-class expertise to each patient through research and a scholarly approach to care.Dr. Gerbino has been practicing pulmonary and critical care medicine at Virginia Mason since 2001. He was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Met magazine in 2010.Away from work, Dr. Gerbino stays busy with his wife and three children. Dr. Gerbino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Sarcoidosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Gastrostomy.

John Mignone is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Anchorage, Washington. Dr. Mignone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Mignone is currently accepting new patients.

Bertrand Stewart is a Cardiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Stewart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Bhanu Gupta is a Cardiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Ablation, and Endoscopy.

Drew Baldwin, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist specialized in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. His interests include coronary artery disease, preventive cardiology, cholesterol management, cardiac rehabilitation, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.Dr. Baldwin listens to each patient's unique story interpreting their health issues and addressing them with the arsenal of advanced evidence-based treatment options now available. He makes a point to educate patients about their conditions and the treatments available using terms they can understand.Dr. Baldwin is a Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.Away from work he enjoys literature arts and the outdoors. Dr. Baldwin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

J. Susie Woo, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist. Her medical interests include preventive and diagnostic cardiology; echocardiography; cardiac risk assessment; and valvular and aortic disease.  She has specialized training in cardiac imaging and heart failure, with additional board certifications in Nuclear Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.Dr. Woo makes it a priority to listen and develop a strong patient-doctor relationship through education and open communication. She recognizes the need to understand each patient's differences and preferences, from the impact of genetics, race and gender to their reactions to medications and response to treatment.Dr. Woo was the Medical Director for Education and Outreach before taking on the role as Section Head for Cardiology at Virginia Mason in 2020.  She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and was recognized by both Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor in 2021.Away from work, Dr. Woo enjoys music, reading, Pilates, cooking, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Woo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.

As a Virginia Mason community provider Dr. Baciewicz cares for some surgical and procedural patients at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. His practice covers all areas of heart disease with a special interest in coronary disease and coronary intervention heart failure cardiac imaging calcium scoring CT coronary angiography and preventative care. Dr. Baciewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Casterella enjoys treating a broad range of conditions and diagnoses encountered as a general cardiologist, including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and genetic defects of the heart.Outside of work, Dr. Casterella enjoys spending time with his family and dog, exercising, hiking, reading, Sudoku puzzles, cooking and supporting local sports teams.As a Virginia Mason community provider, Dr. Casterella cares for some cardiology patients at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Casterella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Hailu Tilahun is a Cardiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tilahun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure.

Steven Kirtland is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kirtland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Christopher Hempson, PA-C, specializes in cardiology.In his free time, Christopher enjoys running, playing soccer and traveling. Mr. Hempson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Lauren Govier, PA-C, specializes in general cardiology. Lauren enjoys working directly with individuals to provide optimal patient-centered care. She takes a team-based approach and is committed to staying up-to-date in her field of expertise.Lauren is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, Lauren enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, playing tennis, yoga, biking, karaoke, and exploring new restaurants. Ms. Govier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Srinidhi Meera, MD, is a non-invasive cardiologist who is passionate in the management of a variety of heart conditions using the most updated, guideline-directed and evidence-based care. She has a special interest in cardiovascular diagnostic imaging as well. Dr. Meera enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them about their disease. Her approach is to consider the unique characteristics that are at play with each patient and come up with a shared decision in partnership with her patient.Dr. Meera is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and Society of Cardiovascular Computerized Tomography. She is a fellow with the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, she practices yoga and enjoys reading, travel  and hiking. Dr. Meera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Murmurs.

Marie Tobianski, ARNP, is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care to cardiology patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, and promoting evidence-based practice. She meets patients where they are, providing education and involving them in the decision-making process every step of the way. She enjoys connecting with and supporting patients during vulnerable times, and strives to serve as an advocate for her patients, both directly and at the larger organizational level through leadership and policy change.Marie is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American College of Cardiology.Away from work, Marie enjoys running, hiking and almost anything outdoors. She also enjoys catching up with friends and family. Ms. Tobianski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Kathleen Horan, MD, specializes in pulmonary infections and cough, nodular bronchiectatic lung disease associated with mycobacterium avium, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. She is pleased to be able to offer her patients newer, less invasive ways to diagnose lung diseases as well as ways to improve their day-to-day quality of life.Dr. Horan wants patients to know that she is there for them and that she will do everything she can to help them to feel better. She takes a team approach to care, communicating with other specialists and the patient’s primary care doctor to ensure that everything the patient needs to have done is getting done.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Horan enjoys writing, running, open water swimming, cross-country skiing, cooking and travel. Dr. Horan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.

Tony Chen, MD, is a board-certified general cardiologist whose practice spans the full spectrum of cardiovascular care, from preventive medicine to the management of critically ill patients in the cardiac ICU. Conditions he commonly treats include heart failure, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac rhythm disorders. Dr. Chen’s goal is to collaborate with patients to develop individualized care plans that align with their personal goals of care. He strives to educate, partner with and meet patients where they are in their health journey.Dr. Chen is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, Dr. Chen enjoys endurance sports, having completed two half-marathons, one full marathon and a Half-Ironman triathlon. He also keeps busy with his wife and four boys.Conditions and procedures:Cardiac rhythm disordersCardiac stress testingCardiomyopathyCoronary artery diseaseEchocardiogramElectrocardiogramElectrical cardioversionHeart failureTransesophageal echocardiogramValvular heart disease. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Arrhythmias, and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.