St. Charles expands Cardiology services to meet growing demand

St. Charles Health System is significantly expanding its Cardiology team to better meet the needs of the Central Oregon community, adding 16 new cardiology providers in less than two years.

"Our expansion ensures that patients throughout the region have access to comprehensive, personalized cardiac care," said Lesley Jones Larson, Cardiac Service Line Administrator at St. Charles. "We are excited to welcome these exceptional physicians and to strengthen our ability to meet the growing needs of our communities."

St. Charles added seven cardiology providers in 2025 and will add nine new cardiologists phasing in over the next several months - giving the department a total of 63 providers by the end of 2026.

New cardiologists joining St. Charles in 2026 are Kelly Wingerter, MD, Ian Riddock, MD, Christopher McGann, MD, Alex Ochman, DO, Kate Khan, MD, Omar Khan, MD, Christian Klein, MD, Jay Vance, MD and Hanna Fanous, MD. These physicians will bring advanced training in a variety of specialties to St. Charles, adding to the many specialties already offered. The new physicians will provide expertise in cardio-obstetrics, women's heart disease and health, advanced cardiac imaging, cardiac prevention and wellness, lipids, cardiogenetics, sports cardiology, aortic and congenital heart disease.

St. Charles cardiologist Dr. Brian Mott says the growth in the department is a direct result of the demand for cardiology services from Central Oregonians who wish to stay in the region for their care.

"It's exciting to improve patient access to cardiovascular care in the clinic or during a hospitalization and to be able to offer more and more in-depth cardiac care locally in Central Oregon," said Mott.

The physicians will accept new patients and provide both hospital and outpatient care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit stcharleshealthcare.org or call 541-388-4333.