Physician Bios

Care Team

Surgical Directors
– Adult
– Pediatric

Medical Directors
– Adult
– Pediatric

A Pioneering Heart Transplant Program

The Transplant Center—Multidisciplinary Team Members

The transplant team represents several disciplines whose goal is to optimize your health. Members of the team are available to answer your questions before, during and after transplant.

Physician Biographies

Transplant Coordinators

Sheila Blackmun, R.N., B.S.N. Adult Pre-Transplant

Kris Monson, R.N., B.S.N. Adult Pre-Transplant

Carrie Meier, R.N., B.S.N. Adult Post-Transplant

Barbara Simpson, R.N., M.S.N, B.C. Adult Post-Transplant

Paula Pedersen, R.N., B.S.N., C.P.T.C. Pediatric Pre/Post-Transplant

VAD Coordinator

Jeanne Thompson, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N.

Social Work

Marget Schmidtke , L.I.C.S.W. Adult

Dot Landis, A.C.S.W., L.I.C.S.W. Pediatric

Other Services

Financial Services John Diamond

Neuro-Psychology Deborah Roman, PsyD.

Fairview-University Specialty Pharmacy

Nutritional Services

Cardiac Rehab