Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

Your heart deserves the best. That's why we offer the most advanced, comprehensive heart care, delivered by world-class doctors and backed by the latest research.

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(602) 521-3090

Best-in-Class Heart Care

Our world-renowned doctors deliver expert heart care, offering advanced, minimally invasive treatments often unavailable elsewhere. This puts you on the path to the best possible outcome. With our highly skilled and caring team, you can feel confident entrusting your heart's health to us.

Expert Doctors

Complex Conditions

Advanced Care

Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute 2023 Annual Report

From cultivating exceptional talent to pioneering clinical advancements, Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute has become a national destination for expert, personalized health care. We relentlessly pursue medical progress through cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research and state-of-the-art facilities, shaping the future of medicine for generations to come.

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Banner believes in making health care easy

We make advanced heart care more accessible by accepting most insurance.

Highly Specialized Centers

The Heart Institute Centers specialize in advanced treatments and complex heart care.

Cardiovascular Intervention Center

If you need an advanced heart procedure, you've come to the right place. We provide the newest, most effective minimally-invasive procedures to make your recovery more comfortable. As one of the Southwest's leading hospitals in this field we offer advanced treatments, even some not available elsewhere.

Heart valve repair and replacement
Acquired or congenital heart defects
Coronary artery disease and stenosis

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Heart Rhythm Disorders Center

We keep your heart in rhythm with the most advanced techniques to repair the heart's electrical function. Our expert doctors not only perform these procedures, they develop and teach them to doctors world-wide.

Arrhythmia management including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter and syncope
Minimally invasive treatments including pacemakers, ablation and cryoballoon therapy

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Women’s Heart Center

Women's heart disease is unique. So is the Women's Heart Center. We address this through prevention, education and treatment just for women. Our focus on women's hearts will increase quality of life for our daughters, sisters, mothers, grandmothers, wives and friends.

Heart disease prevention
Cardiac and postpartum risk assessments
Small vessel heart disease
Coronary artery disease management

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Questions? Call the Heart Institute

We can answer any appointment, insurance, referral and medical questions.

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Our Expert Doctors

At the Heart Institute, we provide a fully integrated approach in your cardiac health

Hassan Beydoun, MD

Physician, Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

I aim to provide comprehensive, evidence-based, high-quality care.

Paul Sorajja, MD

Physician, Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

My care philosophy is that the needs of the patient always come first. Caring for patients is a sacred privilege that I hold dearly. In our cardiovascular center, the approach is state-of-the art, with a comprehensive evaluation that uses advanced cardiovascular imaging and consultations with our multi-specialty specialists. Patients often come to me for highly specialized treatments in transcatheter valve disease, especially therapies that are offered at only a few centers around the world. Our goal is to offer treatments to our patients to in order to enable them to have the fulfilling lives that they deserve.

Jaime Stempihar, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant (PA), Banner Health Center plus at Arcadia

I listen first to my patients to develop trust in the relationship and to gain clues to what is wrong. I want to help my patients and their families understand the "why" behind my recommendations. Understanding helps people better manage their conditions, improve their quality of life and make safer decisions regarding their health care. Ultimately, I want my patients to be comfortable with the choices they make.

Rong Bai, MD

Physician Assistant

Physician, Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

My care philosophy centers on a holistic, patient-focused approach that prioritizes building strong, trusting relationships. I strive to listen attentively, communicate transparently, and demonstrate genuine empathy to foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding. I am dedicated to delivering personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's unique medical history, lifestyle, and concerns. With a deep passion for innovation and precision, I focus on diagnosing and treating cardiac arrhythmias using advanced techniques to enhance patient outcomes. By fostering trust, compassion, and collaboration, I aim to empower my patients to actively engage in their health journey, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and confident in their care.

Carla Lockhart, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine, Telemedicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

I'm committed to treating each patient with respect and compassion.

Laurie Tyo, ACNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine, Telemedicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

My approach to care is all about you! I aim to provide top-notch, personalized care. I want to make sure you fully understand your medical condition and feel empowered to make the best healthcare decisions. I'm here to offer emotional support and recognize your unique situation. It's my responsibility to give you the care that's tailored just for you, meeting all your specific needs and preferences.

Therese Sargent, ANP

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

A trusting relationship is the foundation of my practice.

Claire Kelley, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Telemedicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner Health Center plus at Arcadia

I strive to provide excellent patient care that is evidence-based.

Melissa Smith, ANP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Telemedicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner Health Center plus at Arcadia

A trusting relationship is the foundation of my practice.

Saroj Neupane, MD

Family Nurse Practitioner, Telemedicine

Physician, Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

A trusting relationship is the foundation of my practice.

Lea-Amber Bolduc, AGACNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Telemedicine

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

My practice has a team philosophy that strives to deliver comprehensive, expert care.

Farouk Mookadam, MD

Cardiology

Physician, Banner - University Medicine Heart Institute

A trusting relationship is the foundation of my practice.

Innovative leaders in heart care

Our doctors don't just perform complex heart procedures, they research, invent and teach them.

Highly specialized experts

Our dedicated specialists are deeply knowledgeable and highly focused on their areas of expertise.

Advancing medical research with U of A

We partner with the University of Arizona to explore new drugs and procedures.

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Access to the latest clinical trials

You may benefit from new treatments not yet available to the public.

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Fellowship and Residency Programs

The Institutes attract the best and brightest residents and fellows from across the country who work alongside our expert doctors to provide you the best in health care.

Structural Heart Fellowship
Cardiology Fellowship
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship