Ahmad Mizyed, MD

Manak Sood, MD, FACS, is board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Sood has authored a children’s health storybook and is the editor of a textbook on robotic surgery. Dr. Sood presently serves as the head of Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and is the director of the Center for Robotic Surgery at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Sood’s clinical interests include robotic cardiac surgery, anti-arrhythmia procedures, and conventional bypass and valvular surgery. He is also a strong advocate for teaching young people about the dangers of smoking.

Steven E. Girard, MD, PhD, has more than 15 years of experience in cardiology. His clinical interests include the assessment and management of complex valvular heart disease, preventive cardiology and the use of noninvasive imaging in the management of cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Girard is an instructor at the University of Michigan Medical School and currently serves as the director of noninvasive cardiovascular testing at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital.

Beth-Ann Shanker, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and colon & rectal surgeon. Dr. Shanker has clinical interests in robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, fecal incontinence and anorectal disorders.