Adult Congenital Heart Team
Find your care
The UCLA cardiovascular team cares for all types of heart and vascular conditions. Call 310-825-9011 to connect with a cardiovascular customer care specialist.
Core Faculty
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics Director, Ahmanson/UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Pediatrics / Director, Transitional Cardiac Care Program
Physicians
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Director, Pediatric Congenital Electrophysiology Service
Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner

Mia Talamantes
Physician Assistant

Katrina Whalen, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Nurses/Social Services

Jennifer Doliner, RN, BSN
Nurse Coordinator

David Highfill, LCSW
Social Worker

Amanda Meier, RN, BSN
Clinic Support

Xiomara Miranda, Sr. LVN

Patricia Mendoza, MA

Tom Cheong, Echo Tech

Carlos Bermeo Cellan
Research

Kirby Johnson
Research Coordinator

Jasmine Santos
Research Coordinator
Admin Support

Yuri Argueta
Operations Manager

Evelyn Carpio, Fellowship Coordinator
Fellowship Coordinator

Maggie Follmer
Admin Assistant III

Yvonne Jose
Administrative Manager

Veronica Olmedo
Medical Coordinator

Miriam Silva
Center Support Representative
Emeritus Faculty/NP´s

John S. Child, MD
Emeritus

Linda Houser, NP
Retired, Nurse Practitioner

Hillel Laks, MD
Emeritus

Pamela D. Miner, RN, MN, NP
Retired, Nurse Practitioner