Josef Hannah

I am a physician scientist with interests in cardiomyopathies, rare and undiagnosed diseases, therapeutics and genomics. I am a physician with interest and experience treating patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, neuromuscular disease associated cardiomyopathies including adults with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, myotonic dystrophy, limb girdle muscular dystrophies, inherited dilated cardiomyopathies, advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support/LVADs, heart and multiorgan transplant, and competitive athletes with cardiac disease. I am Director of the Stanford Center for Undiagnosed Diseases, a clinical site of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network..

Dr. Vasanawala received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Caltech, and then completed his medical training and PhD at Stanford. His research efforts are focused on developing fast and quantitative MRI methods. He serves as the Director of MRI at Stanford Children's. He also serves as the division Chief of Pediatric Radiology, Associate Chair of Radiology, and the Radiologist-in-Chief for Pediatric Radiology.

The Stanford Valvular Heart Disease Clinic in Palo Alto, CA, employs a multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat patients with valvular heart disease, prioritizing repair over replacement of heart valves whenever possible. Their comprehensive care includes various advanced treatment options, such as surgical procedures and minimally invasive techniques, tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Recognized for excellence in mitral valve repair, the clinic also offers access to cutting-edge clinical trials, providing patients with opportunities to participate in innovative research studies. With a commitment to patient-centered care, the clinic emphasizes the importance of heart health and preventive measures to reduce the risk of heart disease. Generated from the website