The WHITEGLOVEMD Heart Team
A cardiac surgeon and cardiologist independently review the required records and imaging, then co-sign one patient-facing report.
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The model and the method
Each physician starts with the same required records and imaging, but answers the clinical question through a distinct specialty lens.
OPERATIVE LENS
The proposed operation, technical approach, alternatives, and surgical considerations are examined independently.
LONGITUDINAL LENS
The diagnosis, testing, medical therapy, catheter-based options, and timing are examined independently.
ONE PATIENT-FACING RESULT
Agreement, uncertainty, and practical questions are brought together in one clear report for the treating team conversation.
Aortic, vascular, structural-heart, imaging, or rhythm expertise may be added when the clinical question calls for it.
We match the reviewing pair to the decision in your case. A complimentary call can help you understand how the review works and what records it would require.
The clinical panel
Each physician contributes a defined perspective. The specific reviewing pair—and any additional consultant—is selected around the case.
The operative perspective, with focused aortic or vascular depth when it is material to the decision.
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Founder & CEO
Why an operation was recommended, how the proposed approach fits the record, and which surgical tradeoffs deserve attention.
Selected trainingCardiothoracic surgery fellowship · UCLA
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Cardiothoracic surgeon
Chief Medical Officer
Operative feasibility, procedural risk, and how the available options translate in the operating room.
Selected trainingThoracic surgery fellowship · Hofstra / Northwell
View Dr. Lico’s profile
Cardiothoracic & aortic surgeon
Aortic perspective · when relevant
Complex aortic anatomy and surgical questions involving the aorta and great vessels when the case calls for that depth.
Selected trainingAdvanced aortic surgery · University of Washington
View Dr. Ditah’s profile
Vascular & endovascular surgeon
Vascular perspective · when relevant
Vascular and endovascular considerations when they materially affect the decision or the proposed approach.
Selected trainingVascular surgery fellowship · Walter Reed
View Dr. Ayubi’s profileMedical, imaging, structural-heart, interventional, and rhythm perspectives that complement the surgical review.
Structural & interventional cardiologist
Structural-heart and catheter-based options to consider alongside a surgical recommendation.
Selected trainingInterventional cardiology fellowship · Case Western Reserve / University Hospitals Cleveland
View Dr. Patel’s profile
Cardiac imaging & preventive cardiologist
Imaging context, medical therapy, prevention, and the nonoperative side of a major heart decision.
Selected trainingCardiovascular disease fellowship · Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
View Dr. Gurav’s profile
Cardiac electrophysiologist
Rhythm perspective · when relevant
Rhythm-specific questions, including when ablation or device considerations affect the plan.
Selected trainingClinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship · Drexel / Hahnemann
View Dr. Handa’s profile
Interview on KSNV News 3, an NBC affiliate
Rahul R. Handa, MD joins Ed Bernstein to discuss second opinions, the Heart Team model, and what patients can ask before moving forward.
Watch the interviewA clear place to begin
Start with a complimentary call. We will listen, explain the review model, and help you understand what your case would require.
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