As discussed elsewhere on this website, totally endoscopic robotic procedures require a much higher level of teamwork and team competency than standard open heart surgery.  We have a well-trained, dedicated robotic heart team that does every case together and follows strict protocols for all aspects of our procedures.  Our team communicates and functions like other high-performance teams with an emphasis on excellence, mutual respect, responsibility, and a complete focus on our mission which is to deliver a safe and effective operation to the patient.  Here is our team:

T. Sloane Guy, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery
	Brian Alexander, MD Anesthesiologist
	Olga Busorguina, ORT Operating Room Technician
	Tara Dougherty, BS-LCP Perfusionist
	Steven Dudley, BS-LCP Perfusionist
	Monique Gettis, CST Certified Surgical Technologist
	Loretta Liger, RN, BSN, CNOR Clinical Specialist, Circulating Nurse
	Jim McCarthy, RNFA Bedside First Assistant
	Sheela Pai, MD Anesthesiologist
	Ernest Sabato, RN, BSN, CNOR Clinical Specialist, Circulating Nurse
	Sheeba Tomy, RN, BSN, CNOR Clinical Specialist, Circulating Nurse
	Yanfu Shao, MD Anesthesiologist
	Ryan Williams, BS-LCP Perfusionist