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Elan Chanel Burton, MD, MHA
Clinical Associate Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
BioDr. Burton is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Section Chief for Stanford Medicine Affiliates.
She offers her patients exceptional expertise in advanced cardiothoracic surgical techniques. For each patient, she develops a customized, comprehensive, and compassionate care plan.
Dr. Burton has completed specialized training in robotic technique for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB). This procedure enables surgical access to the heart with a smaller incision than other coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Burton has conducted research on health disparities in cardiovascular disease, diversity in radiology and molecular imaging, and other topics. She received an innovation research grant from the National Science Foundation for her work on an app for emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Burton has made presentations to her peers as a guest lecturer on subjects including coronary artery disease, primary cardiac tumors, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. In addition, she has made presentations to the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, American Heart Association, International Conference on Clinical Ethics and Consultation, and other organizations.
Dr. Burton has published articles on advanced surgical techniques as well as issues such as balancing work and family during the COVID-19 pandemic, plus health disparities, biases in healthcare, and social determinants of health. Her work has appeared in the JAMA Network Open, Journal of Cardiac Surgery, JTCVS Techniques, International Social Work, and elsewhere.
Dr. Burton has earned honors including the Coleman Connolly Award in Thoracic Surgery, which recognizes the exemplary efforts of thoracic surgery residents. She also won the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award and the Dr. Albert G. Marrangoni Research Award.
She is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine, Lillehei Surgical Society, Women in Thoracic Surgery, Western Thoracic Surgical Association, American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety, Women Health Care Executives, Association of Women Surgeons, Society of Black Academic Surgeons, and American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management.
She has volunteered her time and expertise as a high school medical club faculty mentor, as an elementary school community health nutrition interventionist, and with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. -
Carol Chen, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic Surgery
BioDr. Carol Chen is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon and surgical director of adult heart transplantation at Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Adult Cardiac Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Chen specializes in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery. She has extensive experience in heart transplantation, including patient selection and donor evaluation. She is also highly skilled in aortic surgery, valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass, and mechanical circulatory support.
Dr. Chen’s research interests include mathematical modeling and outcomes in heart transplantation. She has studied the interaction of donor and recipient age in heart transplants, as well as long-term mechanical circulatory support in patients with left ventricular assist device implants.
Dr. Chen has published her research in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Cardiac Failure, the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. She has presented to her peers at international and national meetings, including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Mitral Conclave, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), American Heart Association, and American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Chen is a member of the ISHLT and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
