2024-2025 Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow Physician Profiles
Our 2024-2025 Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow Physicians:
- Jason Batten, MD, MA
- Justine Liang, MD, MS
- Jennifer Nam, MD, MBA
- Robert Sutter, MD
Jason Batten, MD, MA
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Undergraduate: University of Southern California
Graduate: Loyola Marymount University
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
Why I chose UCLA: My wife and I were hoping to move home to Southern California to raise our kids closer to our families. When I applied for fellowships in the area, I looked for: (1) a strong dual training program in critical care and cardiothoracic anesthesia, (2) an academically supportive environment that would allow me to pursue my research interests in communication, decision making, and ethics, and (3) a positive culture that balances clinical excellence with life outside of work. I feel very lucky to be training at UCLA, which has been an amazing fit on all counts.
When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three young boys, perfecting my approach to pour-over coffee, and listening to music podcasts. Our family is happy to be living in Los Angeles, enjoying the food, culture, and friends!
Justine Liang, MD, MS
Information coming soon
Jennifer Nam, MD, MBA
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Graduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: University of California, Irvine
Why I chose UCLA: During my time as a resident at UCLA, my experiences on the cardiothoracic rotation were some of the most memorable and meaningful moments of my training. From the complex pathology to the variety of cases to the lifelong mentors I am thankful to call my attendings, UCLA was my top choice for fellowship!
Dr. Jennifer Nam is passionate about quality improvement and medical education. She enjoys mentoring trainees of all levels and loves to share her experiences with others. During her free time, she can be found exploring restaurants and coffee shops around LA, watching the latest Korean drama, practicing her golf swing, or enjoying a churro at Disneyland!
Robert Sutter, MD
Information coming soon