How to Build a High-Functioning Valve Clinic: Structure, Workflow, and Real-World Lessons

A successful valve program isn’t built in the cath lab alone — it’s built in the clinic, the workflow, and the team structure behind the scenes.In this MurmurMD discussion, Dr. Andrei Pop and Caitlin O'Callaghan Reen, CNP, FACC walk through how they’ve structured and scaled a high-functioning valve clinic, covering everything from referrals and imaging to staffing models and follow-up.The conversation breaks down what actually works in day-to-day practice, including:• Why valve clinics must be process-driven, not physician-dependent• How referral pathways determine procedural volume and case quality• Organizing clinic flow around echo, CT, and multidisciplinary review• The role of APPs, nurses, coordinators, and administrators• Avoiding bottlenecks between clinic, imaging, and procedure scheduling• Managing TAVR, TEER, and surgical referrals in a single ecosystem• Pre-visit planning to reduce wasted clinic visits• Post-procedure follow-up models that prevent patients from being lost• How data tracking and communication improve outcomes and efficiency• Common mistakes programs make when scaling too quicklyA practical guide for anyone building, optimizing, or expanding a structural heart valve clinic.🔔 Subscribe for more insights from interventional experts and real-world program builders.📱 Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-stor...📺 Follow us on YouTube: / @murmurmd Chapters:00:00 – Why valve clinic structure matters 01:00 – Referral pathways and patient intake 02:00 – Clinic workflow and visit organization 03:00 – Imaging coordination: echo, CT, and review 04:00 – Multidisciplinary decision-making 05:00 – Staffing models and role definitions 06:00 – APPs and coordinators as the backbone of the clinic 07:00 – Scheduling procedures without bottlenecks 08:00 – Managing multiple valve therapies in one clinic 09:00 – Pre-visit planning to improve efficiency 10:00 – Post-procedure follow-up and continuity of care 11:00 – Tracking outcomes and operational metrics 12:00 – Common pitfalls when scaling a valve program 13:00 – Final lessons for sustainable growth#StructuralHeart #ValveClinic #TAVR #TEER #HeartTeam #HealthcareOperations #Cardiology #ProgramBuilding #MurmurMD