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January 2024

CARDIOVASCULAR

EXPANDING THE INNOVATIVE TEAM AT NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE BLUHM CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE

Featuring: Douglas R. Johnston, MD and Melissa G. Medina, MD​

Episode Summary

Douglas R. Johnston, MD, chief of Cardiac Surgery, discusses recent growth in physician recruitment at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, including the addition of Melissa G. Medina, MD, a cardiac surgeon. Dr. Medina and Dr. Johnston highlight the innovative culture and the commitment to exceptional patient care as reasons why the institute is a leading destination for patients and for top physician talent.
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Douglas R. Johnston, MD, Chief of Cardiac Surgery in the Department of Surgery, Professor of Surgery (Cardiac Surgery)
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Melissa G. Medina, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery (Cardiac Surgery)

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