Our academic cardiologists are researchers dedicated to improving techniques for the initial diagnosis of heart failure to the need for heart transplant.
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant
Personalized, compassionate care for weakening hearts to end-stage heart failure.
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant
Personalized, compassionate care for weakening hearts to end-stage heart failure.
Comprehensive care for adults with advancing heart failure.
Innovators in Personalized Heart Failure Care
Innovators in Personalized Heart Failure Care
Advanced Medical and Surgical Treatment Options
Advanced Medical and Surgical Treatment Options
Our cardiac surgeons specialize in the implantation of all the leading implantable devices and access for bridge-to-transplant and destination treatments.
Leaders in Heart Transplantation
Leaders in Heart Transplantation
Our cardiac transplant program is among the top volumes in the country. With over 1,000 transplants performed to date, we have the experience to provide long term success of your new heart.
Common conditions and symptoms treated
- Abnormal Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Transplant
- Amyloidosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital valvular stenosis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac Cancers
- Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
- Heart Failure
- Sarcoidosis
Meet our Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Team
Richard K. Cheng, MD, MSc
Richard K. Cheng, MD, MSc
Dr. Cheng is the director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant program.
Sunu S. Thomas, MD
Sunu S. Thomas, MD
Dr. Thomas is the director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support program.
Elina Minami
Elina Minami
Dr. Minami is an advanced heart failure specialist researching cardiac repair through stem-cell therapies.
The Advanced Heart Failure Team
The Advanced Heart Failure Team
Our advanced heart failure specialists have the in-depth understanding and expertise required to provide the right care.
Common procedures and treatments performed
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Optimization
- Medical Management of Left Ventricular Devices (LVAD)
- Endomyocardial Biopsies
- Medical Management of Advanced Heart Failure
- Total Artificial Heart
- Heart Transplantation
- Medical Management of Heart Transplant
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
Featured Location: Heart Institute at UW Medical Center - Montlake
The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake provides advanced heart failure management with a multidisciplinary team of experts.