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

Broadus Zane Atkins, MD, MBA
Director of Research and Technology Integration
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Duke University (2004-2007)

Gary Dworkin, MD
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Medical College of Virginia (1989-1991) and Cleveland Clinic (1991-1992)

Rachel Harrison, MD
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern (2013-2016)

David A. Hormuth, MD, MBA
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin (1988-1990)

Paul Robison, MD, MMM
Chief of Surgical Operations STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: University of Utah College of Medicine (1988-1991)

Edward Staples, MD
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: University of Florida (1982-1984)

JaBaris D. Swain, MD, MPH
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2010-2011)

V. Eric Thompson, MD
STAR Teams Surgeon
Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine (1978-1982)

Staff

Karim Ahmadi
Surgical Assistant

Alexandra Benton
Surgical Assistant

Erica Clark
Chief Operations and Logistic Officer

Donald Cox
Surgical Assistant

Jeffrey Graham
Operations and Logistics Officer

Karen Kuklinski, RN
Surgical Assistant

Daniel Le
Surgical Assistant

Dairio Little
Surgical Assistant

Amber Reprogle
Surgical Assistant

Eduardo Russ
Surgical Assistant

Amber Sewell
Logistics Coordinator

James Tessier, RN
Chief Digital Officer

Joanna Verhulst
Logistics Coordinator