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 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Short QT 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 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.