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Anson M. Lee, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Adult Cardiac Surgery)
BioDr. Anson M. Lee is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon with Stanford Health Care. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Lee specializes in treating all types of heart disease, such as blocked arteries, structural and valve issues, and aortic conditions. He has a special interest in treating abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and performing advanced procedures, such as video-assisted thoracoscopic hybrid ablation for difficult-to-treat atrial fibrillation. He uses minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to reduce risk and ease recovery for his patients.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Lee is a dedicated heart researcher. His recent studies have focused on optimizing treatment for atrial fibrillation, heart and lung transplantation, and valve disease, as well as improving organ preservation for lung transplantation. He is one of only a few cardiothoracic surgeons in the world publishing research on hybrid ablation and has built a leading hybrid ablation center in collaboration with Stanford Medicine electrophysiologists.
Dr. Lee has published his findings in leading medical journals, such as The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He participates in drafting clinical guidelines and currently serves on the Cardiac Clinical Practice Standards Committee of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS). He has also written several book chapters on cardiac surgery techniques, complications, and innovations. He regularly shares his research and expertise around the world, from presenting at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions to speaking at the AATS Foundation programs and symposiums in Thailand and China.
Dr. Lee is a member of the prestigious AATS. He is also a member of the AHA and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. -
Marc Leon (aka Hongliang Liang) MD, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
BioMarc Leon (also known as Hongliang Liang), M.D., Ph.D., previously served as Chief Surgeon, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, and Director of the Division of Coronary Artery Surgery at Xijing Hospital in Xi'an, China. Currently, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Hospital. Dr. Leon is a surgeon member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), and the Chinese American Academy of Cardiology (CAAC). His clinical and research expertise includes the surgical management of cardiopulmonary failure, heart valve disease, and ischemic heart disease, along with the application of stem cell therapy for myocardial infarction. Additionally, Dr. Leon is actively engaged in exploring the application of artificial intelligence in the field of cardiovascular diseases.
