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Award-Winning
Heart Care
That Puts You First

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The Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute (AHVI) delivers nationally recognized cardiac care in a peaceful Napa Valley setting. Accepting patients from across Northern California.

A trusted destination for patients across Northern California — from St. Helena, the North Bay, Napa Valley, Redding, Eureka,
San Francisco, and beyond.

Welcome to the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Helena Hospital
Awards

Welcome to the Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Helena Hospital

A Leader in Heart & Vascular Innovation

From the nationally recognized Hybrid Maze procedure for AFib treatment to our Structural Heart Program and STEMI-designated emergency response, St. Helena Hospital is at the forefront of cardiovascular innovation.

Why Patients Choose Us

Whole-Person Healing

We care for your body, mind, and spirit—not just your symptoms.

Award-Winning Expertise

Home to the region’s top heart surgeons and cardiologists, trained at UCSF, Stanford, USC, UC Davis, and the nation’s top academic centers.

Hospitality That Heals

From chef-prepared meals to the nurses who know you by name, 
every detail matters.

A Serene Destination for Care

Recover in Napa Valley’s quiet beauty—a setting proven to soothe 
and restore.

New Cardiac Operating Rooms

Equipped with the most advanced technology to support safer, faster, and more precise procedures.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging

We offer our physicians and surgeons diagnostic capabilities that are typically only available in large academic centers.

Personalized Attention

You’re more than a chart—we listen, understand, and tailor care to you.

We Accept Most Major Insurances

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private plans.

Here, award-winning
clinical care meets
the grace of five-star hospitality.

We Welcome You Like Family

We Welcome You Like Family​

Settle into spaces designed to soothe the senses and calm the spirit, 
where sunlight filters through vineyard-lined windows and every 
detail—from the chef-prepared meals to the warmth in your nurse’s 
voice—is part of the medicine.

What Patients Say

”I am very pleased with the interaction with the team at the Hospital. 
It was very professional and helpful to me. I am very impressed with 
all the staff from receptionist to the nurses and the Doctors. Great team.” 
Richard P.
”I am consistently amazed and impressed at the quality of care I receive at Adventist Health. I always feel heard and cared for and treated with the upmost respect. I cannot say enough great things about the doctors and nurses at this special place” 
Ashley W.
“I had a great experience at Adventist Health St. Helena. From the moment I arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and truly caring. The medical team was highly professional, taking the time to explain every step of my care and making sure I felt comfortable and informed.”
Yessenia G.
“I went in for a procedure today and my experience couldn't have been better. The people were very kind and had my best interest at mind. I also appreciate the amount of detail they went into going over the surgery before I went under. Thank you for making a stressful experience a bearable one!”
Jake F

Surgical Heart Procedures by Our Cardiothoracic Team

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Also known as CABG surgery, this is surgical revascularization for blocked coronary arteries.

Minimally Invasive Mitral 
Valve Repair

Also known as “mini mitral”

Minimally Invasive Aortic 
Valve Replacement

A key part of our Structural 
Heart Program

Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

Surgical repair of aneurysms on the heart’s main artery (typically only performed at tertiary care centers)

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)

A minimally invasive procedure to replace a damaged mitral valve, offering a less risky alternative to open-heart surgery for patients with mitral valve disease.

Pulmonary Surgeries

Advanced, minimally invasive procedures for the lungs

Hybrid Maze Procedure for AFib

A nationally recognized AFib treatment procedure that offers long-term 
relief. Performed by experienced atrial fibrillation specialists.

Vascular Reconstructive Surgery

Including limb preservation for critical ischemia and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Amputation and Limb Salvage

When necessary, combined with peripheral vascular disease treatment for better outcomes.

“The staff at the Heart and Vascular wing [at St. Helena Hospital] are hands-down some of the best people I have encountered in healthcare.”

Kim S.

Advanced Cardiology Treatments 
With Minimally Invasive Procedures

Our cardiologists provide expert care using the latest diagnostic tools and minimally invasive procedures—from emergency heart attack 
response to long-term heart rhythm management and structural heart therapies.

Treatments and Services Include:

Heart Attack Care

STEMI Receiving Center equipped for rapid coronary intervention

Cardiac Catheterization 
(Left/Right Heart Cath)

For diagnostic and treatment planning

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Including angioplasty and stenting

Electrophysiology Services

Diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, including AFib and complex conduction disorders

Pulsed Field Ablation

A non-thermal treatment that uses electric fields to precisely target and destroy abnormal heart tissue causing arrhythmias

Cardioversion and 
Loop Recorder Placement

For monitoring and restoring 
normal rhythm

Watchman Procedure

A one-time implant that reduces stroke risk for AFib patients 
unable to take blood thinners.

Echocardiography and 
Stress Testing

Including TTE, TEE, and advanced stress imaging

Structural Heart Evaluations

Non-surgical valve interventions and long-term management

Chronic Heart Failure Management

Whole-person care for ongoing 
cardiac support

Peripheral Vascular Treatment

Non-cardiac blood vessel care to restore circulation

Outpatient Cardiology Clinics

Ongoing care and follow-up from fellowship-trained experts

Meet Your Cardiac Care Team

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Meet the nation’s top cardiothoracic surgeons, AFib specialists, and elite cardiologists—trained at world-class academic institutions. Every AVHI physician is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, placing them among the top 7% of all practicing physicians in the United States.

Stewart Allen

MD, FACC

Dr. Allen is an interventional cardiologist specializing in advanced coronary and peripheral interventions, TAVR, and pacemaker placement. Fellowship-trained at Wake Forest, he also serves as Medical Director of Cardiology for the Adventist Heart Institute and is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology.

Leonardo Clavijo

MD

Dr. Clavijo is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with expertise in complex coronary, structural heart, and vascular procedures. He previously served as a professor at USC for 15 years and helped launch the Structural Heart Program at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo. 
Fluent in English and Spanish.

Monica S.
Divakaruni

MD

Dr. Divakaruni is a Stanford-trained interventional cardiologist with expertise in advanced cardiac catheterization and women’s heart health. Board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology, she is known for using transradial techniques to ensure safer, more comfortable recoveries.

Jeong Sik Park

MD, FACC, FAIC, NASPE

Dr. Park is a board-certified interventional cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. He trained at Seoul National University and Loma Linda University, bringing decades of expertise to patients in Lake and Napa Counties.

Matthew Audet Cain

MD

Dr. Cain is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in arrhythmia treatment, including ablation, defibrillation, and pacemaker procedures. Trained at Jefferson Medical College, the University of Chicago, and UT Southwestern, he is also a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS).

Maia Eng

MD

Dr. Eng is a board-certified cardiologist focused on personalized care for conditions like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. She completed her training at USC and UC Davis, including fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and imaging.

Susan Judith Eisenberg

MD

Dr. Eisenberg is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist with nearly 30 years of experience treating arrhythmias through advanced ablation techniques. Trained at UCSF, she previously served as medical director of the Cardiac Rhythm Center at John Muir Health and is recognized for her personalized approach to care.

Gan H. Dunnington

MD

Dr. Dunnington is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive procedures, including the Hybrid Maze, valve repair, and lung cancer surgery. He trained at Stanford and the University of Virginia and previously served as assistant professor at Stanford University.

Manly Hyde

MD

Dr. Hyde is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with decades of experience in cardiac surgery. He completed his surgical training at Loma Linda University and advanced fellowships in London at the National Heart Hospital and Harefield Hospital.

Aaron Kime

MD

Dr. Kime is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in aortic surgery, coronary bypass, valve repair, and ECMO. He trained at USC, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident, and is an active member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Heart Care Worth Traveling For

Located in Napa Valley, we welcome patients from the North Bay 
to Oregon—and beyond.

10 Woodland Road St Helena, CA 94574

(888) 529-9018

Clinic Hours

Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm 

Emergency Room Hours

Open 24/7, 365 Days of the Year

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Stay at St. Helena Hospital or Nearby

We can help coordinate your stay.

Our Wellness Wing Guest Rooms

For $100 per night, stay in our on-campus guest rooms. 
Rooms include basic necessities and only steps away from patient registration.

Our Favorite Local Accommodations

We’ve partnered with select nearby accommodations that meet our standards of hospitality and convenience.
  • El Bonita Motel
  • Cottage Grove Inn
  • Best Western Plus Stevenson Manor

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