Though it is the surgeon we most often think of in heart transplantation, successful transplants are absolutely the result of a team effort, with each member providing valuable care and support along the patient's journey.

The Heart Transplant Program team at Sutter Transplant Services is made up of the following primary members. The team receives additional support from Sutter Health's full complement of specialists available to provide care as needed.

• John Chin, MD: Medical Director - Heart Transplant Services, Cardiologist


• Mark Winchester, MD: Medical Director - Heart Failure Services, Cardiologist


• Douglas Schuch, MD: Surgical Director, Cardiovascular Surgeon


• Arvin Arthur, MD: Co-Medical Director, Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiologist


• Jeff Van Gundy, MD: Co-Medical Director, Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiologist


• Mike Ingram, MD: Cardiovascular/Transplant Surgeon


• James Longoria, MD: Cardiovascular/Transplant Surgeon


• Robert Kincade, MD: Cardiovascular/Transplant Surgeon


• Kevin Shortt, MD: Cardiovascular Surgeon


• Anne Gerhardt, MD: Internal Medicine, Nutrition Specialist


• Janak Methani, MD: Transplant Psychiatrist


• Kelley Jaeger-Jackson, RN, BSN: Dept. Director, Transplant Services & Heart Specialty Clinics


• Leo Carpenter, PA-C: Physician Assistant, Heart Failure Specialist


• Mark Shannon, PA-C: Physician Assistant, Heart Failure Specialist


• Peggy Kearney-Hoffman, RN, BSN, CCTC: Heart Failure/Transplant Coordinator


• Tim Kern, RN, CCRN, CPTC: Heart Failure/Transplant Coordinator


• Leslie Theard, MSW: Social Worker


• Debbie Lee, MSW: Social Worker


• Judy Gould, RD: Dietician


• Paula Richardson: Financial Counselor


• Alesia Robles: Financial Coordinator


• Rebecca Fails: Financial Coordinator


• Christine Aasen: Transplant Support Representative


• Jennifer Margedant: Transplant Support Representative


• Rebecca Abrams: Transplant Support Representative


• Mary Swimley: Outreach Liaison


• Margaret Born: Office Coordinator
  
• Katherine Brown: Receptionist

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