AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Seattle, WA

Care Philosophy: Thomas (TJ) Templin, II, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery for patients ages 15 and older. He has trained extensively in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and foregut procedures, including minimally invasive lung and esophageal resections, sympathectomy, and anti-reflux revisions. He also has experience with advanced bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, including EBUS, airway and esophageal stenting, and esophageal dilation. Dr. Templin follows the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis, which translates to care for the whole person; he treats individuals, not just diseases. Dr. Templin is a Fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Biography: Bhanu Gupta, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with additional board certification in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. When treating patients, Dr. Gupta listens without interruption, stresses kindness and empathy, and takes into consideration what patients value most and how they can achieve an optimal quality of life. Dr. Gupta is a member of the American College of Cardiology; American Heart Association; Heart Failure Society of America; International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation; American Society of Echocardiography; and Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).Conditions and Procedures:Advanced heart failureCardiac amyloidosisHeart transplantLeft ventricular assist devices (LVAD)Mechanical circulatory support devices (MCS) Pulmonary hypertension

Biography: Elina Minami, M.D., is a board certified physician at the Cardiology Clinic at UW Medical Center and a UW associate professor of Medicine and Cardiology.Dr. Minami is an expert in the management of advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. She employs a patient-centered approach in managing her patients' care, working with them to find balance in living with a chronic condition.Dr. Minami earned her M.D. from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is board certified in both Cardiology and in Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation. Her clinical interests include the management of pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. Her research interests include stem-cell based therapies in cardiac repair and research in antibody-mediated rejection.?

Care Philosophy: Raed Fahmy, MD, FACP, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease. His special interests include diagnostic cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiography, and pacemaker and defibrillator implantations. Dr. Fahmy believes patient and family member participation are key to quality health care and truly practices what he preaches. Passionate about his work, he contributes to the local community by developing cardiovascular outreach programs in the Greater Puget Sound area. Dr. Fahmy is a member of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Physicians, and a former board member of the Pierce County Medical Society and Pierce County American Heart Association chapter. Dr. Fahmy is fluent in Arabic.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to treat each patient as a distinct individual with the utmost respect and patience. I try to always explain the diagnosis, required work up and ultimately, the surgical plan in great detail while using language that is non-threatening and in layman's terms that everyone can understand. I believe that if the patient understands their diagnosis along with the treatment plan, then there is less anxiety and improved participation in their own care. Ultimately this improves the chance for an uneventful recovery with realistic expectations regarding potential outcomes. I perform very complex operations and I believe that if the patient and family members are educated about what to expect, then the experience will be less frightening for all involved. I approach my patients with the same thoughtfulness and consideration I would give a family member facing a similar illness or major operation. Finally, I strive to improve my own skills as a surgeon and a physician every day.

Care Philosophy: I believe good outcomes in cardiac surgery depend on a high level of surgeon involvement in all aspects of care, and clear communication among patient and family, surgeon and clinical teams. Communication begins with a detailed preoperative conversation with patient and family, reviewing the patient's condition and options for treatment, and ends when the patient is well into their successful recovery at home and returns to the care of their primary physicians.

Biography: Melike Arslan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Arslan enjoys taking care of her patients and making a difference in their lives. She sees herself as the advocate for the patient, always looking for the best care strategy for each individual patient, and as a strong supporter of the personalized practice of medicine. Dr. Arslan emphasizes evidence-based medicine in her practice and uses of up-to-date technologies. She believes making sure that patients have confidence in their care and trust in their physician is a crucial part of her practice.

Care Philosophy: Our team focuses on the individual patient and their unique concerns and issues. With a major focus on communication and comfort we strive to put patients and their families at ease as they strive to deal with and overcome chest disease. We strive to treat the individual and exceed expectations.

Biography: Madha Kuppusamy, MD, specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery; benign and malignant disease of the lungs and esophagus; mediastinum and chest wall surgery including deformity correction and reconstructive surgery; lung cancer; and esophageal cancer.

Care Philosophy: Ahmet Toprak, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who offers patient-centered, high level, evidence-based care for adults with cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, valve disease, peripheral vascular disease and lipid disorders. He holds additional certifications in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT). Dr. Toprak strives to actively engage patients in their own care.

Biography: Dr. Robert J. Moraca currently serves as System Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and Section Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle Washington.Dr. Moraca returned to Virginia Mason Medical Center in 2020 with nearly 11 years of experience in academic cardiac surgery as an Associate Professor of Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA where he served as Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Director of the ECMO Program, Director of Cardiac Surgical Research and Surgical Director of the Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Program.Clinically, Dr. Moraca has an extensive experience in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery and has special expertise in redo cardiac surgery, complex aortic surgery, revisional and multi-valve reconstructions and septal myectomy. In addition, he has unique experience in the multidisciplinary treatment of CTEPH and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy (PTE).Dr. Moraca has been an active clinical investigator in multiple national transcatheter valve, arrhythmia and heart failure trials and he has been a co-principal investigator on several National Institute of Health (NIH) R-01 funded research trials in both pulmonary hypertension and ECMO. He has been program chair for more than 15 multidisciplinary regional meetings, Dr. Moraca has published nearly 40 peer reviewed articles and book chapters and has been an invited lecturer at multiple academic institutions and national meetings. Notably, he served as the President of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS) in 2016. Since his arrival in Seattle, WA in 2020, he has been recognized as one of Seattles Top Doctors in 2021-2025.Dr. Moraca enjoys being able to positively impact his patients through the stress of cardiac surgery by listening, education and shared decision making and is consistently inspired by his patients courage and fortitude. He is both humbled and proud of the entire Virginia Mason Medical Center team's notable quality accomplishments obtaining a 2024 STS 3 Star ratings in cardiac surgery and also being recognized in 2023 by the U.S. News & World Report as #46 in Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology Care in the United States.Away from work, he enjoys reading, climbing, skiing, biking, and spending time with his family and two dogs.

Biography: Gautam Velamoor, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with special medical interest in aortic surgery, cardiac surgery, aortic valve replacement, and mitral valve repair and replacement. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery. _x000D_ Dr. Velamoor enjoys the positive, life-altering nature of cardiac surgery. He feels good communication is vital as patient's weigh their treatment choices and take charge of their own health. _x000D_ Dr. Velamoor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Medical Association. Formerly Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Velamoor now serves as Director of Surgical and Perioperative Quality, and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He has been named a Top Doctor with Seattle Metropolitan and Seattle magazines consecutively since 2013. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Velamoor enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and traveling.

Biography: Ronald Reiter, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. His special interests include treatment of aortic valve disease, transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and other structural heart procedures. Dr. Reiter offers state-of-the-art cardiac care with understanding and compassion, providing the best medical judgment, best science and best technology available to him.

Biography: William Lombardi, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist, director of Complex Coronary Artery Disease Therapies in the Regional Heart Center Cardiology Clinic and a UW associate professor of Cardiology.Dr. Lombardi is an expert in cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.His clinical interests include interventional cardiology and cardiac catheterization. He has focused much of his research efforts on developing and refining coronary chronic total occlusions and complex coronary artery procedures with great efficacy and reproducibility.