Welcome from Thomas Cappola, MD – Chief
Welcome to the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. The Division combines the renowned expertise of its clinicians, researchers and educators with the innovation of one of the world’s leading research universities. Our missions are to provide comprehensive, high quality care to our patients no matter how "high risk" their condition; to advance cardiovascular research and bring new innovations to patient care; and to train cardiovascular specialists of the future.
The Division is home to more than 120 faculty and 60 fellows who are supported by a talented and dedicated team of advanced practitioners, nurses, administrators and staff. Our clinical programs span our downtown Penn Medicine Hospitals (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital) as well as the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affair Medical Center. Our faculty comprises a substantial part of the Penn Cardiovascular Institute, which fosters cardiovascular science and innovation across the Perelman School of Medicine.
Additionally, we support cardiovascular clinical programs across all of Penn Medicine. In all of our endeavors, we foster a culture of excellence, and professional development. We invite you to explore this website to discover our programs, news, and upcoming events.
Thomas P. Cappola, MD, ScM
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Division leadership
Thomas P. Cappola, MD, ScM
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Herbert C. Rorer Professor of Medical Sciences
Lynn Radnich
Executive Assistant to Thomas Cappola
Daniel Kolansky, MD
Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine; Director, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Coronary Care Unit
Nicole Wynne
Executive Assistant to Daniel Kolansky
Frank Silvestry, MD
Associate Chief of Education, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Keanna Williams
Administrative Assistant to Frank Silvestry
- Nitin Malik, MD
Associate Program Director
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Susan Weissman, MBA
Associate Chief Administrative Officer - Brenda Rynn
Director, Fiscal Operations for Research - Sandra LaMonaca
Faculty Affairs Coordinator - Lynn Boyer
Faculty Affairs Coordinator - Lynn Radnich
Grand Rounds Coordinator - Shannon Wright
Web and Communications Coordinator
Giving to the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
The research and studies conducted here at Penn Medicine go on to become the breakthrough treatments of tomorrow, and we're proud to be a national leader in heart and vascular care. Your gift can help us make our tripartite mission of outstanding patient care, scientific advancement and continuing education possible.
Make A gift to the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
To make a gift in support of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, please complete our secure online form.
You may also send a check payable to “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania” to the address below:
Allyse Orsini
Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations
3535 Market Street, Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
For more information about how you can support the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, contact Allyse Orsini at 1-215-746-3008 or Allyse.Orsini@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.