Division of Cardiology Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Glenn A. Hirsch, MD Division Chief What do we do? We provide the region's most comprehensive cardiovascular (heart) evaluation and consultation along with a full suite of state-of-the-art cardiac testing. We evaluate and treat heart problems such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart valve problems and heart failure. As one of the country’s premier respiratory institutions, we also specialize in heart diseases related to lung disease such as pulmonary hypertension, cardiac sarcoidosis and other more rare diseases. In fact, we are one of the few comprehensive pulmonary hypertension treatment and evaluation centers in the region. We also specialize in the evaluation of patients with shortness of breath with exercise, preventive cardiology, exercise physiology, and are expert in the use of nutrition to improve and reduce cardiovascular risk. Why National Jewish Health? At National Jewish Health, we treat the whole person, not just the disease. Our cardiology team works very closely with health care providers from all areas of the medical center, including rehabilitation therapists, dietitians and clinical researchers. Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS, FACC + × Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS, FACC Glenn Hirsch, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hirsch serves as Chief of the Division of Cardiology. Chief, Division of Cardiology Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 5 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Division of Cardiology Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS + × Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS Raphael Sung, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Sung is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP + × Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP Andrew M. Freeman, MD, is a cardiologist with expertise in heart disease prevention at National Jewish Health. Dr. Freeman is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Director of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness Director, Clinical Cardiology & Operations Director, Anticoagulation Clinic Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Minisha Kochar, MD + × Minisha Kochar, MD Minisha Kochar, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in treating women with heart disease at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kochar is in the Division of Cardiology. Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Vera Pillitteri, DNP, FNP-BC + × Vera Pillitteri, DNP, FNP-BC Vera Pillitteri, DNP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Pillitteri is in the Division of Cardiology. Family Nurse Practitioner Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment View all (14) Faculty & Staff in Division of Cardiology Find a Doctor Division of Cardiology Ankie Amos, MD, FACC + × Ankie Amos, MD, FACC Ankie Amos, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure at National Jewish Health. Dr. Amos is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Christopher K. Dyke, MD, FACC + × Christopher K. Dyke, MD, FACC Christopher K. Dyke, MD, is a cardiologist with expertise advanced cardiac imaging at National Jewish Health. Dr. Dyke is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Chris Fine, MD, FACC + × Chris Fine, MD, FACC Chris Fine, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist who is trained in fellowship cardio-oncology at National Jewish Health. Dr. Fine is in the Division of Cardiology. Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine Assistant Professor View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP + × Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP Andrew M. Freeman, MD, is a cardiologist with expertise in heart disease prevention at National Jewish Health. Dr. Freeman is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Director of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness Director, Clinical Cardiology & Operations Director, Anticoagulation Clinic Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS, FACC + × Glenn A. Hirsch, MD, MHS, FACC Glenn Hirsch, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hirsch serves as Chief of the Division of Cardiology. Chief, Division of Cardiology Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line Professor of Medicine Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 5 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Darlene Kim, MD, FACC + × Darlene Kim, MD, FACC Darlene Kim, MD, is a cardiologist who is trained in cardiac catheterization at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kim is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Megan Knecht, ANP-BC + × Megan Knecht, ANP-BC Megan Knecht, ANP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Knecht is in the Division of Cardiology and Department of Medicine. Nurse Practitioner Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Minisha Kochar, MD + × Minisha Kochar, MD Minisha Kochar, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in treating women with heart disease at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kochar is in the Division of Cardiology. Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Vera Pillitteri, DNP, FNP-BC + × Vera Pillitteri, DNP, FNP-BC Vera Pillitteri, DNP, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Pillitteri is in the Division of Cardiology. Family Nurse Practitioner Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS + × Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS Raphael Sung, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Sung is in the Division of Cardiology. Associate Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Camille Triebel, ANP-BC + × Camille Triebel, ANP-BC Camille Triebel, ANP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Triebel is in the Division of Cardiology. Nurse Practitioner Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Anne Waugaman, MSN, ACNP-BC + × Anne Waugaman, MSN, ACNP-BC Anne Waugaman, MSN, ANP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at National Jewish Health. Ms. Waugaman is in the Division of Cardiology and Department of Medicine. Nurse Practitioner Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Howard D. Weinberger, MD, FACC + × Howard D. Weinberger, MD, FACC Howard D. Weinberger, MD, is a cardiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Weinberger is in the Division of Cardiology. Professor Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Santi Yarlagadda, MD + × Santi Yarlagadda, MD Santi Yarlagadda, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure at National Jewish Health. Dr. Yarlagadda is in the Division of Cardiology. Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Nurses Lisa Brooks, RN Kristen Espinoza, RN Karen Kamerzell, RN Eva Mendoza, RN Nathan Farber, RN Jennifer Leete, RN Ann Randall, RN Shirley Palombi, RN Diane Kirkpatrick, RN Joyce Hofeditz, RN Jordin Rice, RN Nurse Practitioners Megan Knecht, ANP-BC Vera Pillitteri, DNP, FNP-BC Anne Waugaman, MSN, NP-C Camille Triebel, ANP-BC Lindsay Scholl, ANP-BC Directors Matthew Gallagher Andrew M. Freeman, MD, FACC, FACP Supervisor Anne Henry, BSN, RN, Cardiology Nurse Manager Lesley Hernandez, MA, Clinical Operations Supervisor Ryan Hemje, RDCS, Cardiology Testing Supervisor Medical Assistants Chloe Carter Lesley Hernandez Azucena Coria Valerie Villarreal Kayla Blinder Angel Trujillo Jacqueline Olivas Nava Mervielle Azi Echosonographers Ryan Hemje, RDCS, Lead Sonographer Alexander Pauley, RDCS, Lead Sonographer Nikki Flammond, RDCS, Sonographer Sean Kellogg, RDCS, Sonographer Shani Medelsohn, RDCS, Sonographer Lexie Cauthen, RDCS, Sonographer Alexandria Vickery, RDCS, Sonographer Kimberly Hunter, RCS Exercise Physiology Kathy Brown, RCEP Cody Stewart, RCEP Tyler Pendry, RCEP Clinical Support Jane Monroe Ashley Abel Programs and Services Advanced Heart Failure Program Anticoagulation Clinic Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Cardiac Sarcoid Program Cardio-Oncology Program Coronary Artery Disease Program Exertional Dyspnea Program Heart Disease Prevention Program Heart Failure Diagnosis and Management Program Human Performance Program Integrated Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension Program Pulmonary Hypertension Program Walk with a Doc Related Programs Clinical Nutrition Services Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of Rheumatology Institute for Advanced Biomedical Imaging Rehabilitation Services Order a Test For outside physicians Cardiology Test Order Form (PDF) Cardiac Imaging Order Form (PDF) Conditions We Treat Cardiac Sarcoidosis Cardiotoxicity Congestive Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Diastolic Dysfunction Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) Heart Valve Disease High Cholesterol Hypertension Intracardiac Shunts Obesity Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Pulmonary Hypertension: Overview Tests We Offer Ambulatory (Variable) Blood Pressure Monitoring Cardiac Catheterization Angiogram Coronary Evaluation, Left Heart Catheterization Right Heart Catheterization Nitric Oxide Challenge Cardiac CT Angiogram Cardiac MRI Coronary Calcium Scan ECG Echocardiogram Exercise Stress Test Holter Monitoring Mobile Continuous Outpatient Telemetry Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test Exercise Nuclear Stress Test Saline Echochardiogram Stress Echocardiogram Vascular Ultrasound Ankle Brachial Index Cardioversion for Arrythmia Pulmonary Hypertension Pharmacotherapy Initiation Supervised Diuretic Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure or Volume Overload