Awards
Joint Commission Certification
In May, 2008 Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute became one of only a handful of programs nationwide and the only program in central Pennsylvania to earn the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for implanting ventricular assist devices (VADs) as destination therapy for patients with advanced heart failure.
Already considered a leader in research, development, and clinical use of heart pumps, the Heart and Vascular Institute voluntarily pursued this comprehensive, independent evaluation to enhance the safety and quality of its VAD program. The program underwent an extensive on-site review by a select team of Joint Commission professionals that evaluated performance in areas that affect patient care. Certification was then awarded based on the findings in the review.
Best Doctors in America
Cardiovascular Disease
- John P. Boehmer, M.D.
- Charles E. Chambers, M.D.
- William R. Davidson, Jr., M.D.
- Dwight Davis, M.D.
- Steven Ettinger, M.D.
- Joseph Gascho, M.D.
- Ian C. Gilchrist, M.D.
- Mark Kozak, M.D.
- David M. Leaman, M.D.
- Gerald V. Naccarelli, M.D.
- Eric Popjes, M.D.
- David H. Silber, M.D.
- Lawrence I. Sinoway, M.D.
- Deborah L. Wolbrette, M.D.