Francisco A. Arabia, MD, MBA, is a well-versed transplant surgeon who serves as Physician Executive of the Advanced Heart Program at Banner – University Medical Group in Phoenix, Arizona. A leader in cardiothoracic and transplant surgery, Dr. Arabia is also a Professor of Surgery and Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. With thirty-two years of experience in cardiothoracic and transplant surgery, Dr. Arabia has also authored and co-authored over 100 research publications. Moreover, he has actively presented at professional meetings and conferences both nationally and internationally. Dr. Arabia’s clinical and research interests include topics such as left ventricular assist devices, total artificial hearts, heart transplantation, and biomedical engineering. Dr. Arabia has also been listed among the Best Doctors in America in 2005 and 2006. Prior to his current endeavors, Francisco A. Arabia, MD, MBA, served in multiple leadership roles, including Associate Director of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Comprehensive Transplant Director at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Chair of the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, and Surgical Director of the Heart Transplant Program in the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery/ Department of Surgery at Mayo Clinic in  Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information about Dr. Francisco A. Arabia, please visithttps://heart.arizona.edu/profile/dr-francisco-arabia/ or  https://doctors.bannerhealth.com/provider/Francisco+Arabia%2C+Sr./755530.