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Committees

Executive Committee

2026-2027

Nirav C. Patel, MD

Nirav C. Patel, MD

President

Tom Nguyen, MD

Tom Nguyen, MD

President-Elect

Joerg Kempfert, MD

Joerg Kempfert, MD

Vice-President

Sahin Senay, MD

Sahin Senay, MD

Secretary

Abbas Abbas, MD

Abbas Abbas, MD

Treasurer

Gry Dahle, MD, PhD

Gry Dahle, MD, PhD

Past President (2026)

Husam H. Balkhy, MD

Husam H. Balkhy, MD

Past President (2025)

Program Committee

Piroze Davierwala, MD

Piroze Davierwala, MD

Cardiac Program Co-Chair

Peyman Sardari Nia, MD

Peyman Sardari Nia, MD

Cardiac Program Co-Chair

Yin-Kai Chao, MD

Yin-Kai Chao, MD

Thoracic Program Co-Chair

Inderpal(Netu) S. Sarkaria, MD

Inderpal(Netu) S. Sarkaria, MD

Thoracic Program Co-Chair

Vipin Zamvar, MD

Vipin Zamvar, MD

Local Organizing Co-Chair

Volunteer for a Committee

One of the best ways to shape the future of our society is to serve on a committee.

Whether your interests lie in education, membership growth, technology, publications, or scientific programming, ISMICS committees offer a meaningful way to contribute, and to connect with colleagues who share your commitment to advancing minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery.

Committee appointments are opening soon. Here's what you need to know:

  • Spots are limited. Each committee has a defined number of seats, and they fill quickly.
  • Your specialty needs your voice. Committees span cardiac, thoracic, education, technology, membership, and more.
  • One year can change the direction of the field. Program Committee members serve one-year terms — a focused, high-impact commitment.

Watch for the formal call for applications and help shape what ISMICS becomes.

Start thinking now: Where could your expertise make the greatest difference?