Cardiac Surgeon Anthony D. Caffarelli Returns to Lead MemorialCare

Dr. Caffarelli joins MemorialCare with over two decades of clinical experience, most recently serving as director of cardiac surgery at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Montana. During his tenure there, he secured a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for coronary artery bypass grafting performance. His previous leadership roles include directing the Elaine & Robert Matranga Aortic Center at Hoag and serving as the surgical lead for the hospital's structural heart and ECMO programs.

In his new capacity, he will focus on refining surgical standards, mentoring cardiovascular specialists, and expanding access to complex aortic and minimally invasive procedures. His mandate includes integrating clinical efforts across MemorialCare’s hospital network to ensure consistent patient outcomes. Dr. Caffarelli, a graduate of the UC Irvine School of Medicine with surgical training from Stanford, has been recognized as an Orange County Physician of Excellence for six consecutive years.