
Creating a community of hope and support
Ten years after receiving a life saving heart transplant, Scott is paying it forward by building a supportive community for others facing the same journey.

Kristi Ortiz, RN, is a lead nurse practitioner at the heart transplant center at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
She loves caring for cardiac patients, and having the opportunity to help them live a better, longer life.
Ortiz was once a patient herself, facing an advanced diagnosis, and feels that her personal experience helps her relate better to those she cares for. She is proud to be a part of Sharp, and trusts the teams with her life, and the lives of her patients.
To learn more about Sharp's heart and vascular services or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).

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