TriStar Centennial Heart and Vascular Center is continuing its long-standing commitment of offering the latest in cardiovascular surgical treatment options by implanting the first MEMO 4D semi-rigid mitral annuloplasty ring in the world. Led by cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Sreekumar Subramanian, the cardiovascular surgical team at TriStar Centennial performed the first implant on Friday, June 1,…
TriStar Centennial Heart and Vascular Center is pleased to announce the expansion of its advanced, comprehensive cardiovascular surgical treatment program to now offer Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD). An LVAD is a life-saving surgical treatment option for patients with severe heart failure who have exhausted all treatment options for their care. Left Ventricular Assist Devices…
Eric Schuck, M.D., has been appointed chief medical officer (CMO) of TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center effective August 6, 2018. In this role, he will serve as a business and clinical strategist responsible for the overall direction and coordination of medical affairs. Dr. Schuck currently serves as medical director of the emergency department at Fort…
TriStar Centennial Medical Center is proud to welcome Duc Q. Nguyen, MD to TriStar Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is an expert in left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), heart transplantation, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. He also specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, aortic disease, aneurysms and valvular heart disease. “Dr….
Heather J. Rohan, FACHE, Division President, HCA TriStar Division has been elected the 2018–2019 Chairman-Elect of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Rohan took office at the Council of Regents Meeting during ACHE’s 61st Congress on Healthcare Leadership on March 24. The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of 40,000…
TriStar Medical Center would like to welcome Todd Wilkens, M.D., specializing in vascular surgery, to its medical staff. Dr. Wilkens has joined The Surgical Clinic, PLLC in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Wilkens received his medical degree in general surgery from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California. He accomplished his general surgery residency…