Anson Lee

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Anson Lee

Transplant surgeon, Surgeon, Thoracic surgeon, Cardiothoracic surgeon, Cardiac surgeon, Cardiovascular surgeon, Heart and lung transplant surgeon, Heart transplant surgeon, Lung transplant surgeon, Minimally invasive surgeon

Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Adult Cardiac Surgery)

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Biography

Dr. Anson Lee specializes in the surgical treatment of all heart diseases, including ischemic heart disease, structural heart disease, aortic disease, and arrhythmias. He has practiced cardiothoracic surgery at Stanford since 2015. Dr. Lee has a special interest in the surgical treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and minimally invasive techniques to treat heart disease.

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Education & Certifications

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (2016)
Residency: Washington University General Surgery Residency (2013) MO
Medical Education: Washington University School Of Medicine Registrar (2005) MO

Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine Cardiothoracic Training (2015) MO

Publications

Dose response curves for microwave ablation in the cardioplegia-arrested porcine heart.
Gaynor, S. L., Byrd, G. D., Diodato, M. D., Ishii, Y., Lee, A. M., Prasad, S. M., … Damiano, R. J. (2005). Dose response curves for microwave ablation in the cardioplegia-arrested porcine heart. Heart Surgery Forum, 8(5), E331–6.
Microwave ablation for atrial fibrillation: Dose-response curves in the cardioplegia-arrested and beating heart
Gaynor, S. L., Byrd, G. D., Diodato, M. D., Ishii, Y., Lee, A. M., Prasad, S. M., … Damiano, R. J. (2006). Microwave ablation for atrial fibrillation: Dose-response curves in the cardioplegia-arrested and beating heart. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 81(1), 72–77.
Efficacy and safety of right and left atrial ablations on the beating heart with irrigated bipolar radiofrequency energy: A long-term animal study
Melby, S. J., Gaynor, S. L., Lubahn, J. G., Lee, A. M., Rahgozar, P., Caruthers, S. D., … Damiano, R. J. (2006). Efficacy and safety of right and left atrial ablations on the beating heart with irrigated bipolar radiofrequency energy: A long-term animal study. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 132(4), 853–60.

Atrial fibrillation propagates through gaps in ablation lines: Implications for ablative treatment of atrial fibrillation
Melby, S. J., Lee, A. M., Zierer, A., Kaiser, S. P., Livhits, M. J., Boineau, J. P., … Damiano, R. J. (2008). Atrial fibrillation propagates through gaps in ablation lines: Implications for ablative treatment of atrial fibrillation. HEART RHYTHM, 5(9), 1296–1301.

Evaluation of Revascularization Subtypes in Octogenarians Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Aziz, A., Lee, A. M., Pasque, M. K., Lawton, J. S., Moazami, N., Damiano, R. J., & Moon, M. R. (2009). Evaluation of Revascularization Subtypes in Octogenarians Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. CIRCULATION, 120(11), S65–S69.

Epicardial Ablation on the Beating Heart: Limited Efficacy of a Novel, Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation Device.
Lee, A. M., Aziz, A., Sakamoto, S.-I. I., Schuessler, R. B., & Damiano, R. J. (2009). Epicardial Ablation on the Beating Heart: Limited Efficacy of a Novel, Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation Device. Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.), 4(2), 86–92.

Animal studies of epicardial atrial ablation
Schuessler, R. B., Lee, A. M., Melby, S. J., Voeller, R. K., Gaynor, S. L., Sakamoto, S.-ichiro, & Damiano, R. J. (2009). Animal studies of epicardial atrial ablation. HEART RHYTHM, 6(12), S41–S45.

A minimally invasive cox-maze procedure: operative technique and results.
Lee, A. M., Clark, K., Bailey, M. S., Aziz, A., Schuessler, R. B., & Damiano, R. J. (2010). A minimally invasive cox-maze procedure: operative technique and results. Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.), 5(4), 281–86.

Vagal denervation and reinnervation after ablation of ganglionated plexi
Sakamoto, S.-ichiro, Schuessler, R. B., Lee, A. M., Aziz, A., Lall, S. C., & Damiano, R. J. (2010). Vagal denervation and reinnervation after ablation of ganglionated plexi. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 139(2), 444–52.

Congenital fistula from the left main coronary artery to the left atrium presenting with an acute myocardial infarction
Anastacio, M. M., Lee, A. M., & Lawton, J. S. (2012). Congenital fistula from the left main coronary artery to the left atrium presenting with an acute myocardial infarction. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 144(6), E147–E148.

Chronic performance of a novel radiofrequency ablation device on the beating heart: Limitations of conduction delay to assess transmurality
Lee, A. M., Aziz, A., Clark, K. L., Schuessler, R. B., & Damiano, R. J. (2012). Chronic performance of a novel radiofrequency ablation device on the beating heart: Limitations of conduction delay to assess transmurality. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 144(4), 859–65.

Differential calcium handling in two canine models of right ventricular pressure overload
Moon, M. R., Aziz, A., Lee, A. M., Moon, C. J., Okada, S., Kanter, E. M., & Yamada, K. A. (2012). Differential calcium handling in two canine models of right ventricular pressure overload. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH, 178(2), 554–62.

Evaluation of a novel cryoablation system: in vitro testing of heat capacity and freezing temperatures.
Weimar, T., Lee, A. M., Ray, S., Schuessler, R. B., & Damiano, R. J. (2012). Evaluation of a novel cryoablation system: in vitro testing of heat capacity and freezing temperatures. Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.), 7(6), 403–9.

Evaluation of a novel cryoablation system: in vivo testing in a chronic porcine model.
Weimar, T., Lee, A. M., Ray, S., Schuessler, R. B., & Damiano, R. J. (2012). Evaluation of a novel cryoablation system: in vivo testing in a chronic porcine model. Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.), 7(6), 410–16.

Importance of atrial surface area and refractory period in sustaining atrial fibrillation: Testing the critical mass hypothesis
Lee, A. M., Aziz, A., Didesch, J., Clark, K. L., Schuessler, R. B., & Damiano, R. J. (2013). Importance of atrial surface area and refractory period in sustaining atrial fibrillation: Testing the critical mass hypothesis. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 146(3), 593–98.

Quantification of the functional consequences of atrial fibrillation and surgical ablation on the left atrium using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Robertson, J. O., Lee, A. M., Voeller, R. K., Damiano, M. S., Schuessler, R. B., & Damiano, R. J. (2014). Quantification of the functional consequences of atrial fibrillation and surgical ablation on the left atrium using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, 46(4), 720–28.

Proteomic Profiling of Early Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension: Evidence for Both Adaptive and Maladaptive Pathology.
Aziz, A., Lee, A. M., Ufere, N. N., Damiano, R. J., Townsend, R. R., & Moon, M. R. (2015). Proteomic Profiling of Early Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension: Evidence for Both Adaptive and Maladaptive Pathology. Journal of Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine, 5(1).

Maze permutations during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Lee, A. M. (2015). Maze permutations during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 4(5), 463–68.

Advances in surgical ablation devices for atrial fibrillation.
Melby, S. J., Lee, A. M., Damiano, Jr, R. J., Wang, P. J., Naccarelli, G. V., Rosen, M. R., … Haines, D. E. (2005). Advances in surgical ablation devices for atrial fibrillation. (P. J. Wang, G. V. Naccarelli, M. R. Rosen, N. A. M. Estes III, D. L. Hayes, & D. E. Haines, Eds.)New Arrhythmia Technologies (pp. 233–241). Blackwell Publishing, Malden, Massachusetts.

The surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation
Lee, A. M., Melby, S. J., & Damiano, Jr, R. J. (2009). The surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation. Surg Clin North Am (Vol. 89, pp. 1001–1020, x-xi).

Complications after Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
Lee, A. M., Damiano, Jr, R. J., Little, A. G., & Merrill, W. H. (2010). Complications after Atrial Fibrillation Surgery. (A. G. Little & W. H. Merrill, Eds.)Complications in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Avoidance and Treatment (pp. 404–418). Wiley-Blackwell, London.

Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation
Lee, A. M., Voeller, R. K., Damiano, Jr, R. J., Saksena, S., & Camm, A. J. (2011). Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation. (S. Saksena & A. J. Camm, Eds.)Electrophysiological Disorders of the Heart (pp. 1415–1424). Elsevier, Philadelphia.

Cardiac Surgery
Lee, A. M., Damiano, Jr, R. J., Aziz, A., Bharat, A., Fox, A. C., & Porembka, M. R. (2012). Cardiac Surgery. (A. Aziz, A. Bharat, A. C. Fox, & M. R. Porembka, Eds.)The Washington ManualTM of Surgery (pp. 695–722). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.

Acute Right Ventricular Failure After Successful Opening of Chronic Total Occlusion in Right Coronary Artery Caused by a Large Intramural Hematoma.
Kawana, M., Lee, A. M., Liang, D. H., & Yeung, A. C. (2017). Acute Right Ventricular Failure After Successful Opening of Chronic Total Occlusion in Right Coronary Artery Caused by a Large Intramural Hematoma. Circulation. Cardiovascular Interventions, 10(2).

Diagnosing Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma with Pericardial Involvement.
Balansay, B. E., Zhang, X., Loftus, P. D., Valenzuela, J. A., Zambrano, E., & Lee, A. M. (2018). Diagnosing Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma with Pericardial Involvement. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Ambulating femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to heart-lung transplant.
Shudo, Y., Kasinpila, P., Lee, A. M., Rao, V. K., & Woo, Y. J. (2018). Ambulating femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to heart-lung transplant. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Emergency valve-sparing aortic root replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting for giant left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm presenting as acute coronary syndrome.
Pedroza, A. J., Brewer, Z. E., & Lee, A. M. (2018). Emergency valve-sparing aortic root replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting for giant left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm presenting as acute coronary syndrome. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Successful heart-lung-kidney and domino heart transplantation following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support.
Zhu, Y., Shudo, Y., Lee, A. M., & Woo, Y. J. (2018). Successful heart-lung-kidney and domino heart transplantation following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to displace the phrenic nerve during endocardial ablation of right atrial tachycardia.
Mesquita, J., Bisla, J., Lee, A., & Perez, M. (2018). Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to displace the phrenic nerve during endocardial ablation of right atrial tachycardia. HeartRhythm Case Reports, 4(7), 304–6.

Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement compared to Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in patients with prior Chest Radiation
Chacko, Y., Zhang, X., Jaluba, K., Lee, A., Miller, D. C., Yeung, A. C., … Fearon, W. (2018). Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement compared to Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in patients with prior Chest Radiation. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 72(13), B244–B245.

Successful Minimally Invasive Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: A Call to Do Better.
Lee, A. M. (2017). Successful Minimally Invasive Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: A Call to Do Better. Circulation. Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 10(11).

Comprehensive Analysis of Differential Expressed Genes Related with Myocardial Reverse Remodeling Following HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Shudo, Y., Jaatinen, K. J., NIshiga, M., Chen, I. Y., Greene, C. L., Koyano, T. K., … Woo, J. (2019). Comprehensive Analysis of Differential Expressed Genes Related with Myocardial Reverse Remodeling Following HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 38(4), S244.

The surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
Lee, A. M., Melby, S. J., & Damiano, R. J. (2009). The surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation. The Surgical Clinics of North America, 89(4), 1001–20, x-xi.

Ambulating femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to heart-lung transplant
Shudo, Y., Kasinpila, P., Lee, A. M., Rao, V. K., & Woo, Y. J. (2018). Ambulating femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to heart-lung transplant. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 156(3), E135–E137.

Successful heart-lung-kidney and domino heart transplantation following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support
Zhu, Y., Shudo, Y., Lee, A. M., & Woo, Y. J. (2019). Successful heart-lung-kidney and domino heart transplantation following veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY, 28(2), 316–17.

Emergency valve-sparing aortic root replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting for giant left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm presenting as acute coronary syndrome
Pedroza, A. J., Brewer, Z. E., & Lee, A. M. (2018). Emergency valve-sparing aortic root replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting for giant left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm presenting as acute coronary syndrome. JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 156(2), E81–E84.

Diagnosing Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma With Pericardial Involvement
Balansay, B. E., Zhang, X., Loftus, P. D., Valenzuela, J. A., Zambrano, E., & Lee, A. M. (2018). Diagnosing Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma With Pericardial Involvement. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 106(4), E173–E175.

"Cheese Wire" Fenestration of Dissection Intimal Flap to Facilitate Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Chronic Dissection.
Iwakoshi, S., Watkins, C. A., Ogawa, Y., Fischbein, M., Lee, A., Lee, J. T., … Dake, M. D. (2019). "Cheese Wire" Fenestration of Dissection Intimal Flap to Facilitate Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Chronic Dissection. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR.

Evaluation of Risk Factors for Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient Outcome: An Analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing Database.
Shudo, Y., Wang, H., Lingala, B., He, H., Kim, F. Y., Hiesinger, W., … Woo, Y. J. (2019). Evaluation of Risk Factors for Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient Outcome: An Analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing Database. Circulation, 140(15), 1261–72.

Surgical Management for Aortoesophageal Fistula After Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Zhu, Y., MacArthur, J. W., Lui, N., & Lee, A. M. (2019). Surgical Management for Aortoesophageal Fistula After Endovascular Aortic Repair. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Acute type A dissection causing impending rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm previously treated with EVAR.
Ogawa, Y., Watkins, A. C., Lee, A., Iwakoshi, S., Dua, A., Pedroza, A. J., … Lee, J. T. (2019). Acute type A dissection causing impending rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm previously treated with EVAR. Annals of Vascular Surgery.

Impact of Surgical Approach in Double Lung Transplantation: Median Sternotomy vs Clamshell Thoracotomy.
Shudo, Y., Rinewalt, D., Lingala, B., Kim, F. Y., He, H., Boyd, J. H., … Woo, Y. J. (2020). Impact of Surgical Approach in Double Lung Transplantation: Median Sternotomy vs Clamshell Thoracotomy. Transplantation Proceedings.

Intentional pneumothorax avoids collateral damage: Dynamic phrenic nerve mobilization through intrathoracic insufflation of carbon dioxide.
Shah, R. L., Perino, A., Obafemi, O., Lee, A., & Badhwar, N. (2019). Intentional pneumothorax avoids collateral damage: Dynamic phrenic nerve mobilization through intrathoracic insufflation of carbon dioxide. HeartRhythm Case Reports, 5(9), 480–84.

Screening and Prophylactic Amiodarone Reduces Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in At-Risk Patients
Pong, T., Cyr, K., Niesen, J., Aparicio-Valenzuela, J., Carlton, C., Fischbein, M. P., … Lee, A. M. (2020). Screening and Prophylactic Amiodarone Reduces Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in At-Risk Patients. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 75(11), 1361–63.

Intrinsically stretchable electrode array enabled in vivo electrophysiological mapping of atrial fibrillation at cellular resolution.
Liu, J., Zhang, X., Liu, Y., Rodrigo, M., Loftus, P. D., Aparicio-Valenzuela, J., … Bao, Z. (2020). Intrinsically stretchable electrode array enabled in vivo electrophysiological mapping of atrial fibrillation at cellular resolution. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.

Relation of Length of Survival After Orthotopic Heart Transplantation to Age of the Donor.
Shudo, Y., Guenther, S. P., Lingala, B., He, H., Hiesinger, W., MacArthur, J. W., … Woo, Y. J. (2020). Relation of Length of Survival After Orthotopic Heart Transplantation to Age of the Donor. The American Journal of Cardiology.

Impact of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression symptoms after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A randomized controlled trial.
Edwards, K. S., Chow, E. K., Dao, C., Hossepian, D., Johnson, A. G., Desai, M., … Fearon, W. F. (2020). Impact of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression symptoms after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Cardiology.

Type A Aortic Dissection-Experience Over 5 Decades: JACC Historical Breakthroughs in Perspective.
Zhu, Y., Lingala, B., Baiocchi, M., Tao, J. J., Toro Arana, V., Khoo, J. W., … Woo, Y. J. (2020). Type A Aortic Dissection-Experience Over 5 Decades: JACC Historical Breakthroughs in Perspective. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 76(14), 1703–13.

Complete transmural epicardial ablation reduces organized areas in atrial fibrillation
Rogers, A., Ravi, N., Bhatia, N. K., Shah, R. L., Pong, T., Tung, J. S., … Narayan, S. M. (2020). Complete transmural epicardial ablation reduces organized areas in atrial fibrillation. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. OXFORD UNIV PRESS.

Graft Type and Routing for Repair of Aortoesophageal Fistula.
Zhu, Y., & Lee, A. M. (2021). Graft Type and Routing for Repair of Aortoesophageal Fistula. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Incremental Value of Aortomitral Continuity Calcification for Risk Assessment after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Willemink, M. J., Maret, E., Moneghetti, K. J., Kim, J. B., Haddad, F., Kobayashi, Y., … Fleischmann, D. (2019). Incremental Value of Aortomitral Continuity Calcification for Risk Assessment after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Radiology. Cardiothoracic Imaging, 1(5), e190067.

CTA pulmonary artery enlargement in patients with severe aortic stenosis: Prognostic impact after TAVR.
Turner, V. L., Jubran, A., Kim, J. B., Maret, E., Moneghetti, K. J., Haddad, F., … Fleischmann, D. (2021). CTA pulmonary artery enlargement in patients with severe aortic stenosis: Prognostic impact after TAVR. Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

INTRAOPERATIVE INDUCIBILITY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IMPROVES RISK STRATIFICATION AND REDUCES POST-OPERATIVE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Pong, T., Cyr, K., Carlton, C., Niesen, J., Aparicio-Valenzuela, J., Fischbein, M., … Lee, A. (2021). INTRAOPERATIVE INDUCIBILITY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IMPROVES RISK STRATIFICATION AND REDUCES POST-OPERATIVE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict false lumen enlargement after surgical repair of Type-A aortic dissection.
Shad, R., Kong, S., Fong, R., Quach, N., Kasinpila, P., Bowles, C., … Hiesinger, W. (2021). Computational fluid dynamics simulations to predict false lumen enlargement after surgical repair of Type-A aortic dissection. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Commentary: Arrhythmia surgery at the time of left ventricular assist device implant-use of caution.
Maeda, K., & Lee, A. M. (2020). Commentary: Arrhythmia surgery at the time of left ventricular assist device implant-use of caution. JTCVS Techniques, 1, 60–61.

Sinus node sparing novel hybrid approach for treatment of inappropriate sinus tachycardia/postural sinus tachycardia: multicenter experience.
de Asmundis, C., Chierchia, G.-B., Lakkireddy, D., Romeya, A., Okum, E., Gandhi, G., … La Meir, M. (2021). Sinus node sparing novel hybrid approach for treatment of inappropriate sinus tachycardia/postural sinus tachycardia: multicenter experience. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology : an International Journal of Arrhythmias and Pacing.

Graft Type and Routing for Repair of Aortoesophageal Fistula
Zhu, Y., & Lee, A. M. (2021). Graft Type and Routing for Repair of Aortoesophageal Fistula. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 112(3), 1033–1034.

Characteristics of Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency Matriculants: A Survey of Program Directors.
Obafemi, O. O., Mullis, D. M., Rogers, A. B., & Lee, A. M. (2022). Characteristics of Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency Matriculants: A Survey of Program Directors. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Hybrid Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Safety & Efficacy of Unilateral Epicardial Access.
Pong, T., Shah, R. L., Carlton, C., Truong, A., Fann, B., Cyr, K., … Lee, A. M. (2022). Hybrid Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Safety & Efficacy of Unilateral Epicardial Access. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Post-Transplant Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction to Support the Use of Marginal Donor Hearts.
Shudo, Y., Alassar, A., Wang, H., Lingala, B., He, H., Zhu, Y., … Woo, Y. J. (2022). Post-Transplant Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction to Support the Use of Marginal Donor Hearts. Transplant International : Official Journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation, 35, 10176.

Electrophysiologic Conservation of Epicardial Conduction Dynamics After Myocardial Infarction and Natural Heart Regeneration in Newborn Piglets.
Wang, H., Pong, T., Obafemi, O. O., Lucian, H. J., Aparicio-Valenzuela, J., Tran, N. A., … Woo, Y. J. (2022). Electrophysiologic Conservation of Epicardial Conduction Dynamics After Myocardial Infarction and Natural Heart Regeneration in Newborn Piglets. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 9, 829546.

Mapping Atrial Fibrillation After Surgical Therapy to Guide Endocardial Ablation.
Bhatia, N. K., Shah, R. L., Deb, B., Pong, T., Kapoor, R., Rogers, A., … Lee, A. M. (2022). Mapping Atrial Fibrillation After Surgical Therapy to Guide Endocardial Ablation. Circulation. Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 101161CIRCEP121010502.

High-resolution spatiotemporal changes in dominant frequency and structural organization during persistent atrial fibrillation.
Pong, T., Aparicio-Valenzuela, J., Obafemi, O., Cyr, K., Carlton, C., Taylor, C., & Lee, A. (2023). High-resolution spatiotemporal changes in dominant frequency and structural organization during persistent atrial fibrillation. PloS One, 18(2), e0271846.

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcome Prediction with a Machine Learning Fusion Framework Incorporating Cardiac Computed Tomography.
Razeghi, O., Kapoor, R., Alhusseini, M. I., Fazal, M., Tang, S., Roney, C. H., … Baykaner, T. (2023). Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Outcome Prediction with a Machine Learning Fusion Framework Incorporating Cardiac Computed Tomography. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

Atrial Fibrillation Occurring During Acute Hospitalization: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Chyou, J. Y., Barkoudah, E. W., Dukes, J. W. B., Goldstein, L. B. A., Joglar, J. A. M., Lee, A. M. A., … Gopinathannair, R. (2023). Atrial Fibrillation Occurring During Acute Hospitalization: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. CIRCULATION, 147(15), E676–E698.

Phrenic Relocation by Endoscopy, Intentional Pneumothorax Using Carbon Dioxide, and Single Lung Ventilation (PHRENICS) Technique.
Shah, R. L., Perino, A., Wang, P., Lee, A., & Badhwar, N. (2023). Phrenic Relocation by Endoscopy, Intentional Pneumothorax Using Carbon Dioxide, and Single Lung Ventilation (PHRENICS) Technique. JACC. Clinical Electrophysiology, 9(5), 692–696.

A Modified 4Ts Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in the Mechanical Circulatory Support Population.
Pong, T., Cyr, K., Aparicio-Valenzuela, J., Carlton, C., & Lee, A. M. (2023). A Modified 4Ts Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in the Mechanical Circulatory Support Population. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia.

Specializing In

Pacemaker

Pacemaker or ICD Lead Extraction

Pericarditis

Radiofrequency Ablation

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Stress Test

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)

TransCarotid Artery Revascularization

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Tricuspid Atresia

Tricuspid valve surgery

Valvular Surgery

Ventricular Arrhythmia

Ventricular Assist Device

Ventricular Fibrillation

Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

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Heart Transplant Program Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA

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He is top notch in providing the best care for my medical condition and twice he has provided explicit notes about my status. It is a privilege to have him as my doctor.

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Amazing

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I am completely comfortable and satisfied with Dr. Lee. I trust him completely.

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He is a great surgeon, may be too busy. He answer all my questions in reymans term.

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I didn't get to meet/know him better during the video session, I personally am more comfortable with a face-to-face meeting with my husband.

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I thoroughly enjoyed my consult with Dr. Lee. I have an extremely rare and complicated situation, and Dr. Lee explained in great detail what the procedure will entail, what the complications may be, and what different plans he has to solve each situation he might encounter. I went into the consult very scared and apprehensive, and came out with a better sense of peace and encouragement and understanding. Very much appreciate Dr Leeâ€™s time he spent with me. I have a lot of confidence now in going through this surgery.

Apr 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

All I really know about Dr. Anson Lee is that he is a very skilled heart surgeon who was able to remove all the wires of my previous pacemaker as well as one that was no longer being used. To my knowledge, I have had no bad reactions to anything done in the surgery. My discussions with Dr. Lee have been positive and they filled me with confidence in his abilities.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

All staff are friendly and my medical records are up to date and accessable.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Outstanding professionalism and bedside manner.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee is wonderful physician. Feel very fortunate to have him.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Already said, but will say again, I feel very well taken care of by Anson Lee. He is actively engaged in the conference and projects genuine caring.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Well organized, well informed and thoughtful.

Jan 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

He seemed to be very well informed and with a multitude of experience in the area of heart surgeries. He inspired me with confidence in his abilities. He did not brag or boast of his abilities but the message came across that he knew what he was talking about.

Jan 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Very helpful

Dec 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very informative and professional in a caring way

Dec 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional and kind

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I appreciate the continued interest in my case.

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I find him not only extremely capable but very friendly and easy to talk to.

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very kind gentleman, truly concerned about patient welfare

Oct 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He has been very helpful throughout the process of my aFib treatment.

Oct 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Outstanding

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I believe there are times when a video visit is appropriate and other times when a personal visit should take place. In this particular instance a video visit was appropriate and very convenient.

Aug 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Really nice guy. I am very comfortable around him.

Aug 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very nice and helpful

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very highly qualified surgeon, very good communicator. I studied up on my situation and diagnoses and had several questions, all of which were answered to my satisfaction.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Anson Lee is very professional and knowledgeable of what he does and his expertise. He walked me throughout the process and expectations.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I very much enjoyed meeting with Dr. Lee and he gave me a good feeling of confidence being under his care and expertise. In the meeting he was wearing his surgical mask so his voice was a bit muffled but it was not too bad.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I feel very confident with Dr. Lee performing my surgery, he made feel confident in him performing the surgery and what the expected from the surgery and outcome.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

excellent care from health care team

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

The best!

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Follow-up letter to local cardiologist was very thorough and sent very quickly.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Lee was very straightforward about the options I have and his assistants were very cordial and professional.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Outstanding video visit!

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent "bedside" manner. Thorough, patience, good listener, professional yet personable and warm, interested.

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely nice and professional, explain the procedure thoroughly.

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely gracious, efficient, professional

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

A pleasure to speak to him!

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee is excellent. He is supported by a great team and the process is well organized. Very happy.

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee was very comprehensive/complete in topics about the procedure and issues of concern for me. He is an excellent Dr. and I am glad he is treating me at Stanford. I would recommend Dr. Lee to any of my friends and family that needed his expertise Thank you

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

The Dr has wonderful bedside manners. He was easy to understand and answered all my questions

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

All good here

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I would like to thank Dr Lee for saving my husbandâ€™s Life thank you so much and may God Bless you ðŸ«¶ðŸ »

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Informative visit.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

You were excellent to meet with in this manner and I appreciate working with you.

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I am grateful to him and his staff.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent interactive & communication skills; very knowledgeable; respectful of my choice of care. Speaking with him was informative & reassuring.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Think very highly of Dr. Lee.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care!

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very nice and very thorough in his explanations.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great ðŸ˜Š

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt very comfortable with the Doctor and his staff.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care, communication, potential treatment.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He was personable, informative and competent. What more can one ask for?

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I truly appreciate the service we receive when we are there.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

he seemed confident that the results in doing this procedure will be better than the one previously planned.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Both doctors and nurses are wonderful here.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

World class level surgeon

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very helpful, professional, explained everything in great detail.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very informative.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank You

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very painful procedure

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you!

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee is personable, well-spoken, and in obvious possession of tremendous empathy, with a sense of "place" -- in other words, he is very good at what he does, and I respect him highly.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone was friendly, helpful, and very informative.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Friendly, easy to be with, clear on information, answered my questions, took time needed

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

BEST ATTENTIVE CARE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED. I DONT WANT ANOTHER OPERATION BUT IF I DID, IT WOULD BE HERE

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

We developed a very good rapport.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very personable and discussed options and procedures. Showed example of heart and what needs to be repaired.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

he is the best

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt expertly cared for by Dr. Lee and his excellent staff.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

World class surgeon

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care from the whole staff!

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

he is great

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Explained all aspects of my condition and recommendations in a clear manner.

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee very professional his staff very attentive. I couldnâ€™t ask for anymore.

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great Doc.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Lee is great, he and his staff provide great care.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I have every confidence in Dr. Lee and his staff. They were very kind and professional.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very thorough and considerate.. felt very comfortable.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee and his staff are amazing! I am very thankful!

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee seemed very knowledgable and gave me helpful information.

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Anson Lee is an excellent doctor and he answers any and all of questions in a way that is very easy to understand.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I immediately liked and trusted him.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee and staff go far and above normal to answer questions and explain processes and medications. Very much appreciated!

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The specialist doctor I always had good attention and amiability in their treatment.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone was "5 stars."

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee is excellent.

Sep 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Aug 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

RN's and physician gave the best explanation of the state of my heart and the procedures to be done & have received - including internet. The MD showed a love for the work he does. It was remarkable.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Anson Lee was excellent.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee is astounding.

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

First rate service.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Nov 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

All ways very good -

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent working with Dr. Lee. Pres. PA and all.

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Lee was outstanding & I couldn't be happier w/his care.

Dec 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Too much in a hurry!

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I talked with 4 difference care providers one at a time over a period of about 2 hrs.

Jul 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Both Dr. Lee & Dr. Wang explain things well, however I would like were detailed information on the anatomy & the procedure. Perhaps this could be in a written form or online.

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. seemed rushed or in a hurry. He was, however, available when I went looking for him later.

Mar 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good.

Mar 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

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