Anson M. Lee, MD

Dr. Woo is a nationally recognized surgeon, innovator, researcher, and educator in cardiothoracic surgery. He chairs the Stanford Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Department. He is the Norman E. Shumway Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Bioengineering. Dr. Woo is a board-certified, fellowship-trained heart surgeon with an active clinical practice of more than 300 pump cases per year. He focuses on complex mitral and aortic valve repair, thoracic aortic surgery, cardiopulmonary transplantation, and minimally invasive surgery.

John D. Scandling is a distinguished kidney transplant specialist and Professor of Medicine in Nephrology at Stanford University Medical Center, where he has made significant contributions to the field of nephrology and transplantation over his extensive career. He has held various leadership roles, including Medical Director of Stanford Adult Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation and Program Director of the Stanford Nephrology Fellowship Training Program. With a strong academic background, including degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and Davidson College, Dr. Scandling has published numerous research articles focusing on kidney transplantation and related medical issues. His expertise encompasses tolerance induction protocols and the management of complex renal conditions, making him a key figure in advancing kidney transplant methodologies and patient care. Generated from the website

Dr. Currie is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon. She is also a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. With subspecialty training in heart failure, Dr. Currie treats all forms of cardiomyopathy, ischemic heart disease, and valvular heart disease. She performs heart transplant, lung transplant, and combined heart-lung transplant procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team. She excels at valve surgery and the implantation of mechanical circulatory support systems.Dr. Currie welcomes referrals from cardiologists and primary care physicians as early as possible when cardiovascular disease is suspected.