Visionary Leaders. One Shared Mission.
The Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute is led by nationally recognized physicians, scientists, and educators who share a commitment to transforming cardiovascular care. Together, they are advancing groundbreaking research, delivering exceptional patient care, educating future leaders, and shaping the future of heart and vascular medicine.
Nassir F. Marrouche, MD
Executive Director, Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute
Executive Director, Tulane Research Innovation for Arrhythmia Discovery (TRIAD)
Professor of Medicine
An internationally renowned cardiac electrophysiologist and physician-scientist, Dr. Marrouche leads the Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute with a bold vision to redefine cardiovascular care through precision medicine, advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, and multidisciplinary collaboration. His pioneering work in atrial fibrillation, cardiac imaging, and translational research has transformed the field and established new standards of care used around the world. By integrating clinical care, research, education, and innovation, Dr. Marrouche is leading TUHVI's evolution into a nationally recognized destination for cardiovascular medicine and discovery.
Jose M. Wiley, MD, MPH, FACC, FACP, FSCAI
Chief of Cardiology
Sidney W. and Marilyn S. Lassen Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Dr. Jose Wiley is a nationally recognized interventional cardiologist, physician-scientist, and educator who leads Tulane's clinical cardiology programs. A Tulane-trained cardiologist, he returned to New Orleans after an accomplished career that included academic leadership, military service as a U.S. Army physician, and nationally recognized contributions to cardiovascular research and endovascular medicine. His commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and compassionate patient care continues to strengthen Tulane's growing regional and national impact.
Jamil Borgi, MD
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
An internationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Borgi specializes in advanced heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices, mechanical circulatory support, complex valve repair, and aortic reconstruction. Throughout his career, he has helped build and expand leading transplant and advanced heart failure programs while pioneering innovative surgical procedures around the world. His expertise, commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, and dedication to improving outcomes for patients with the most complex cardiovascular conditions are helping shape the future of cardiothoracic surgery at Tulane.
Victor J. Thannickal, MD
Chief of Research & Medicine
Harry B. Greenberg Chair and Professor of Medicine
Chair, John W. Deming Department of Medicine
An internationally recognized physician-scientist, Dr. Thannickal provides strategic leadership for the Institute's research and academic mission. His NIH-funded work in cellular aging, tissue repair, regenerative medicine, and translational science has resulted in more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and has helped advance new therapeutic approaches for complex diseases. A dedicated mentor and collaborative leader, he is committed to fostering scientific discovery, supporting the next generation of investigators, and strengthening TUHVI's culture of innovation and academic excellence.
