My clinical interest lies in the management of end-stage heart and lung failure. As one of the adult cardiac surgeons here at the University of Minnesota, I perform general cardiac surgery operations, including coronary artery bypass grafting, root and ascending aortic repair, and valve repair and replacement. A significant portion of my practice is dedicated to the surgical management of patients with advanced heart and lung failure. This includes heart transplantation, lung transplantation, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, and temporary mechanical circulatory support, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
