Aortic Disease Center

Dr. Francois Haddad, MD is a Clinical Professor of Medicine that specializes in the field of cardio-vascular imaging, pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure and transplantation. Dr. Haddad has over 18 years of practice in the field of cardiology. He directs Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Biomarker and Phenotypic Core Laboratory dedicated to translational studies in cardiovascular medicine. The laboratory focuses on (1) identifying early biomarkers of heart failure and aging, (2) bioengineering approaches to cardiovascular disease modeling and (3) novel informatic approach for the detection and risk stratification of disease.

Dr. Richard Lafayette is Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at the Stanford University Medical Center. Founder and director of the Stanford Glomerular Disease Center and its fellowship training program. This interest has led to many evaluations and some elucidation of the pathogenesis of IgA nephritis and leadership in numerous clinical trials. He has more than 30 years of clinical experience and has more than 150 publications including more than 100 peer reviewed papers. He remains passionate in efforts to discover safer and more effective treatments for patients.

Dr. Kristina Kudelko is a highly qualified pulmonary hypertension specialist and critical care pulmonologist based in Palo Alto, CA. She serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine and is affiliated with the Vera Moulton Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease at Stanford University Medical Center. With extensive training and board certifications in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine, Dr. Kudelko has a notable background that includes fellowships at prestigious institutions and numerous awards for her research and teaching contributions. Her commitment to advancing the field is reflected in her administrative roles and active participation in clinical education and faculty wellness initiatives. Generated from the website