Dr. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Ryan is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Ryan's goal is to create a care environment that fosters truly informed decisions on the part of the patient and family, both in the decision making phase as well as during the complete recovery period. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Myxoma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Youssef is a perennial award winner of the Seattle Met Top Doctor Award. His philosophy of care is to listen to patients and their hearts, empower them in understanding their conditions, and carry them through operations in the most skilled, scientific, and compassionate manner possible. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Roland A. Hernandez is an adult cardiac surgeon practicing at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He specializes in routine and complex coronary artery revascularization, and minimally invasive approaches to the aortic valve and ascending aorta. His interests extend to care of heart conditions in the emergency setting including advanced cardiac support for heart failure. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Michigan Medical School where he discovered the love of cardiac surgery. He began his general surgery training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and is a graduate of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate. During his training he also completed a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He was selected to complete his cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of California, Los Angeles under the direction of Dr. Richard Shemin, an internationally renowned leader, expert and innovator in cardiac surgery. The recipient of many clinical and teaching awards, he values the evidence-based practice of surgery and open communication with patients to achieve their treatment goals. Having cared for his own parents through multiple major surgical procedures, he recognizes what it is like to be the loved one of a patient undergoing surgery. He views the practice of cardiac surgery not only as a privilege but also a high responsibility and is humbled to be a member of your care team. In his spare time, he enjoys making friends and family laugh, University of Michigan football, and smoking Central Texas style BBQ brisket. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Lee strives to help each patient understand their condition and works with them and their families to provide the best individualized care plan possible. Dr. Lee takes pride in ensuring each patient feels heard and understood, and is committed to being involved in every step of the healing process. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

R. Christopher King, MD, specializes in adult cardiac surgery, including valve repair/replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic surgery and critical care. He delivers comprehensive and individualized cardiac surgical care in the pursuit of optimizing each patients outcome.Dr. King is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Abdul Saidi, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease, with a focus on coronary artery disease and valve disease in adults.Dr. Saidi treats patients as family. He takes the time to answer questions, address concerns and ensure patients are well-informed about their health issues. He strives to ensure excellent communication with referring physicians, patients and their family.Dr. Saidi is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Saidi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Short QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Charles Anderson, MD, is an experienced, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon fellowship trained in cardiac transplant and mechanical circulatory support. He has worked extensively with the robotic system and started the first robotic cardiothoracic surgery program at Tacoma General Heart Hospital.Dr. Anderson treats every patient with the same thoughtfulness that he would want someone to show one of his family members. As such, he takes plenty of time talking with his patients, explaining their disease process and treatment options and listening to their fears and concerns. He feels it is vital that his patients go into their procedures with a sense of confidence and calm. Dr. Anderson works hard to earn and maintain the trust not only of his patients, but also of referring physicians.Dr. Anderson is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, International Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Satyavardhan Pulukurthy, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist with board certifications in cardiology, interventional cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Pulukurthy strives to treat all of his patients with skill and compassion, listening to their concerns and providing a customized care plan. He likes to put his patients at ease by being friendly and approachable, and ensuring them that his knowledge and expertise will help achieve excellent outcomes.Given his broad knowledge and multi-specialty background, he prefers to treat his patients using a comprehensive approach considering the interrelationship of both the cardiac and vascular systems. Dr. Pulukurthy believes that aggressive treatment of risk factors achieves immense reduction in cardiovascular disease, incorporating the principle of prevention is better than a cure. Dr. Pulukurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

Kira Long, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a board-certified vascular surgeon who partners with her patients to create tailored treatment plans including surgical and/or medical therapies. Dr. Long enjoys building rapport with her patients to help them understand their often complex medical conditions. Her highest priorities are clear communication and quality of life preservation.Dr. Long is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Vascular Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgical Society.Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, running, hiking, paddleboarding, snow skiing and cooking. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Gautam Velamoor, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special medical interest in aortic surgery, cardiac surgery, aortic valve replacement, and mitral valve repair and replacement. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery.Dr. Velamoor enjoys the positive, life-altering nature of cardiac surgery. He feels good communication is vital as patient's weigh their treatment choices and take charge of their own health.Dr. Velamoor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Medical Association. Formerly Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Velamoor now serves as Director of Surgical and Perioperative Quality, and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He has been named a Top Doctor withSeattle MetropolitanandSeattlemagazines consecutively since 2013.Away from work, Dr. Velamoor enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling. Dr. Velamoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Robert J. Moraca currently serves as System Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and Section Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle Washington.Dr. Moraca returned to Virginia Mason Medical Center in 2020 with nearly 11 years of experience in academic cardiac surgery as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA where he served as Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Director of the ECMO Program, Director of Cardiac Surgical Research and Surgical Director of the Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Program.Clinically, Dr. Moraca has an extensive experience in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery and has special expertise in redo cardiac surgery, complex aortic surgery, revisional and multi-valve reconstructions and septal myectomy.  In addition, he has unique experience in the multidisciplinary treatment of CTEPH and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE).Dr. Moraca has been an active clinical investigator in multiple national transcatheter valve, arrhythmia and heart failure trials and he has been a co-principal investigator on several National Institute of Health (NIH) R-01 funded research trials in both pulmonary hypertension and ECMO. He has been program chair for more than 15 multidisciplinary regional meetings, Dr. Moraca has published nearly 40 peer reviewed articles and book chapters and has been an invited lecturer at multiple academic institutions and national meetings. Notably, he served as the President of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS) in 2016.  Since his arrival in Seattle, WA in 2020, he has been recognized as one of Seattle’s Top Doctors in 2021-2025.Dr. Moraca enjoys being able to positively impact his patients through the stress of cardiac surgery by listening, education and shared decision making and is consistently inspired by his patient’s courage and fortitude.  He is both humbled and proud of the entire Virginia Mason Medical Center team's notable quality accomplishments obtaining a 2024 STS 3 Star ratings in cardiac surgery and also  being recognized in 2023 by the U.S. News & World Report as #46 in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology Care in the United States.Away from work, he enjoys reading, climbing, skiing, biking, and spending time with his family and two dogs. Dr. Moraca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Ming Zhang, MD, PhD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist with advanced fellowship training in structural heart disease. In addition to his considerable medical training, he brings research, teaching experience and an extensive patient care history to the treatment of complex cardiac conditions. Dr. Zhang stays up-to-date on treatment options, guidelines and available research therapies, and he takes a team-approach to care. Patient-centric, he treats his patients as he would a friend or family member, with dedication and commitment to personalized care.Dr. Zhang is a member of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.Away from work, he enjoys hiking and biking. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Haley Flathers, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant who works in general cardiology and has a strong commitment to delivering patient-centered care. Haley strives to provide evidence-based, comprehensive care, and is passionate about preventive cardiology. As such, she prioritizes patient education and empowerment. Haley is dedicated to improving outcomes and quality of life for each patient she sees.Away from work, she likes to garden, read and spend time with family. Ms. Flathers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Sarah Clark, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon who loves being able to use her surgical skills to improve and extend patients’ lives. She understands the significance of heart surgery in a patient’s life, and she strives to support her patients through the entirety of the surgical process. She loves what she does and seeks to develop collegial relationships with referring physicians in support of providing optimal care for patients.Dr. Clark has extensive experience treating cardiogenic shock with ECMO and has done specialized training with minimally invasive mitral valve repair, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and transcatheter embolectomy (AngioVac). She is a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgery Association, Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Clark enjoys trail and ultramarathon running, horseback riding, skiing, and spending time with her husband and their two Bernese mountain dogs.Conditions and Procedures:Aortic valve diseaseAtrial fibrillationCoronary artery diseaseEndocarditisExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)Mitral valve diseaseThoracic aortic diseaseTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)Transcatheter embolectomy (AngioVac). Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, Apoplexy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Ahmet Toprak, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who offers patient-centered, high level, evidence-based care for adults with cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, valve disease, peripheral vascular disease and lipid disorders. He holds additional certifications in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT).Dr. Toprak strives to actively engage patients in their own care. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Toprak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Brugada Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Younghoon Kwon is a Cardiologist in Seattle,, Washington. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Mark Hill is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Glenn Barnhart is a Thoracic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Barnhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Barnhart is currently accepting new patients.