Medical Team
Brian Fagan, M.D., Medical Director
Elizabeth A. Valles, D.N.P, C.P.N.P.-PC, F.N.P-C, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice through the University of San Diego, Hahn School of Nursing, and is certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner. Her doctoral project was titled “Transition Program for Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease.” Her nursing career began in 2007 when she earned an associate degree in nursing from Grossmont College, followed by a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Grand Canyon University. She has worked at Rady Children’s Hospital since 2003 in the cardiac catheterization lab, cardiology clinic, pediatric intensive care unit and the cardiovascular intensive care init. She also holds a degree in cardiovascular technology and is a certified critical care nurse.
Administrative Team
Ben Brenners, M.S.N., R.N., CNL, Manager, Business & Systems | Heart Institute
Haven Qualman, M.A., CCC-SLP, Manager, Developmental Services