Heart Failure Program

Comprehensive Amyloidosis Program

Amyloidosis is a group of different diseases that occur when an abnormal protein called amyloid is produced in the body. Each of these diseases has different treatments and can affect different parts of the body.

We have established a team of physicians dedicated to caring for patients with all forms of amyloidosis. This team has expertise in a variety of disciplines to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Leadership Team

Frank Passero, MD
Co-Director (Hematology)

Sabu Thomas, M.D. — Sabu Thomas, MD
Co-Director (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)

Our Specialists

Neurology: David Herrmann, MBBCh
Cardiovascular Imaging: Ronald Schwartz, MD, MS
Advanced Heart Failure: Jeffrey Alexis, MD
Electrophysiology: Mehmet Aktas, MD
Radiology: David Dombroski, MD
Otolaryngology: Chase Miller, MD
Orthopaedics: Warren Hammert, MD
Nephrology: Scott Liebman, MD, MPH
Dietitian: Bethany Barney, RD, CNSC

Where We're Located

Advanced Heart Failure Program

Part of Strong Memorial Hospital

Paul N. Yu Heart Center
Ambulatory Care Center, Ground Floor
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642-8692

Wilmot Cancer Center