Meet the pediatric heart transplant team 

Our team of heart surgeons are experts nationally recognized in their fields. We are here for you and your child every step of the way, from admittance to surgery and through recovery.

Dr. Michael Earing, division director of pediatric cardiology

Dr. Luca Vricella, division director of pediatric cardiovascular surgery

Dr. Stephen Pophal, medical director of pediatric heart transplant

Dr. Narutoshi Hibino, pediatric cardiovascular surgeon

Dr. Kristen Nelson-McMillan, medical director of mechanical circulatory support

Dr. Nhue Do, surgical director of mechanical circulatory support

Dr. Gabrielle Sanchez, psychologist 

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