Heart Institutue Leadership

Surgical Leadership

The surgical excellence, innovation, and award-winning patient care of The Heart Institute have been the design of Sang Park, MD, founder of Park Cardiothoracic and Vascular Institute at Jefferson Regional Medical Center (www.parkcardio.com).

A leader in cardiac surgery, Dr. Park has developed a team of highly skilled medical professionals to deliver advanced, comprehensive cardiothoracic and vascular care. With more than three decades of surgical expertise, Dr. Park has developed innovative treatments for patients with complex disorders of the aorta and heart valves.

Sang B. Park, MD Medical Direcor, Cardiovascular Surgery  Medical School: Seoul National University College of Medicine, South Korea  General Surgery Residency: Columbia Hospital, Wilkinsburg, PA  Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA  Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Chong S. Park, MD Medical Director of the Heart Institute Chairman, Department of Surgery  Medical School: Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA  General Surgery Residency: Brown University, Providence, RI  Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA  Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Kyung S. Park, MD Medical Director, Cardiovascular Care Unit  Medical School: Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA  General Surgery Residency: Columbia University, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY  Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency: St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO  Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Cardiology Leadership

Excellence in cardiac care requires dedication, experience, focused teamwork, and the latest procedures and technologies in the field. Jefferson’s board-certified, experienced cardiac specialists use advanced diagnostic and state-of-the-art interventional technologies to treat heart disease.

When it’s your heart, choose a cardiac specialist with a commitment to excellence.

A commitment to the highest standards in cardiovascular care has earned The Heart Institute a HealthGrades® Five-Star Ranking for Treatment of Heart Attack for three consecutive years. In addition, the Heart Institute has earned two Silver Plus Quality Achievement Awards for treatment of acute heart attack and congestive heart failure from the American Heart Association’s Get-With-The-Guidelines Program. These awards underscore the skill and dedication of The Heart Institute’s cardiology team.

Our medical directors of Cardiology are:

James Shanahan, IV, MD Associate Medical Director of the Heart Institute Medical Director, Cardiology Services Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Residency: Georgetown University Hospital Fellowship: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA Board Certification: Cardiology, Internal Medicine
Peter M. Lemis, MD Medical Director, Nuclear Cardiology  Medical School: New York Medical College  Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center  Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI  Board Certification: Cardiology, Internal Medicine
Amish M. Mehta, MD Medical Director, Echocardiography  Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine  Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center  Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA  Board Certification: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology
Glen R. Miske, DO Medical Director, Electrophysiology  Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine  Residency: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA  Fellowship: Landenau Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA; University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA  Board Certification: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology
Daniel A. Rubin, MD Medical Director, Cardiac Catherization Laboratory  Medical School: State University of New York – Buffalo  Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, N.Y.  Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA; UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA  Board Certification: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology/Interventional