Dr. Lee specializes in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery for malignant and benign conditions. Her clinical interests include thoracic surgery. Dr. Lee obtained her medical degree from the University of Michigan. She completed her residency at Tufts-New England Medical Center, and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery in general surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Endoscopy.

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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, 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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Hemolysis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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.”. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

John Darrell is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Mohammad Shaikh is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.