Caring, compassion, and expertise characterize the cardiologists and surgeons at Heart Center of the Rockies. Along with the support of nurse practitioners, certified cardiac nurses, cardiovascular technicians and the patient's referring physician, our cardiologists work collaboratively to diagnose and present appropriate options for the prevention and treatment of cardiac conditions.

SURGEONS Mark Guadagnoli, M.D., FACS Subspecialties/Interests: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery with emphasis on the following: Complex Cardiac Surgery including High Risk Valvular and Redo Bypass Surgery, Aortic and Peripheral Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Oncology/Lung Cancer, Robotic and Endograft Technology M.D. degree: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Residency: General Surgery, Phoenix Surgery Residency, Phoenix, Arizona Fellowship: Cardiothoracic and Transplantation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Board certifications: American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Fernando N. Lamounier, M.D., FACC, FACS Subspecialties / Interests: Aortic Aneurysm Surgery and Endograft Therapy, Mitral/Aortic Valve Repair, Atrial Fibrillation, Minimally Invasive / Robotic Surgery and Esophageal Surgery  MD Degree: University of Santo Amaro Sao Paulo, Brazil Residency: General Surgery, Univ. of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Fellowship:  Cardiothoracic, Loyola University, Chicago, IL Board Certifications: American Board of Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery