Our Team
Leadership Team
STAR Teams integrated practice is among the largest transplant organ recovery-specialty medical groups in the world. STAR Teams is dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, teaching, and research. Working in partnership with our transplant center clients and partners, we are committed to improving the lives of patients.
Surgeons

Director of Research and Technology Integration
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Duke University (2004-2007)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh (2013-2014)

Senior Advisor
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: University of Copenhagen (1990-1993)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (2003-2004)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Medical College of Virginia (1989-1991)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin (1988-1990)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Indiana University (1980-1982)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital (2016-2018)

Chief of Surgical Operations STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: University of Utah College of Medicine (1988-1991)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2010-2011)

Director of Surgery
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: University of Minnesota (2005-2008) and Brigham & Women's Hospital (2008-2009)

STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine (1978-1982)
Staff

Surgical Assistant

Surgical Assistant

Chief Operations and Logistic Officer

Surgical Assistant

Operations and Logistics Officer

Surgical Assistant

Surgical Assistant

Surgical Assistant

Director of Community Engagement,
Chief Happiness Officer

Surgical Assistant

Chief Digital Officer
Advisors
- Jill Block, RN
- Robert S.D. Higgins, MD
- Paul Massimiano, MD
- George Ruiz, MD
- Ali Shariari, MD
- Sara Shumway, MD