Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons, PA
Diane Krause has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Diane began their career in 2009 as the Director of Acute & Critical Care at Seton Healthcare Family, where they oversaw patient care, staffing, and budgeting for various units. Diane also worked on special projects to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. In 2012, they served as the CNO at Lakeway Regional Medical Center and later became the Senior Director of Nursing at Seton Healthcare Family. In these roles, they continued to demonstrate leadership and expertise in healthcare management. From 2017 to 2019, they worked as an independent contractor CNO Consultant for RN.D.S., bringing their knowledge and skills to different healthcare organizations. In 2017, they also worked as a Healthcare Leader Consultant at Randstad Professionals Columbus. Most recently, in 2018, they became the Chief Operating Officer at Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons, PA. Throughout their career, Diane Krause has shown their dedication to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Diane Krause pursued their education diligently, starting with a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Nursing Science from Roberts Wesleyan University, which they completed in 2002. Building upon their foundation in healthcare, they then pursued a Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHSA) from Rochester Institute of Technology, focusing on Health Administration. Diane successfully completed their master's degree in 2006, further enhancing their knowledge and expertise in the field.
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons, PA
Welcome to Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons (CTVS). As cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, we specialize in surgery of the heart, lungs, chest, esophagus and major blood vessels of the body. For almost 65 years, CTVS has been proud to offer Central Texas the most specialized and innovative cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care available. Our state-of-the-art treatment options, comprehensive care and 24-hour availability provide our patients the ability to return as quickly as possible to good health. Individually and collectively, the physicians of CTVS have amassed a record of medical “firsts” for Central Texas. CTVS performed the first open heart surgery in Central Texas in 1961. CTVS also performed the first coronary artery bypass graft surgery in 1968, the first kidney transplant in 1972, the first insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump in 1976, the first heart transplant in 1986 (since that time we have performed over 300 heart transplants.), the first Ross Procedure in 1989, the first video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in 1991, the first off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery in 2000, the first Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) repair using Endoluminal Aortic Stent Graft, and the first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure in 2012 in Central Texas. The group also founded the first pediatric cardiac surgery program for infants and children in Central Texas and is recognized as being the first in the world to perform the Ross Procedure on a newborn. The tradition of pioneering has earned CTVS surgeons international reputations. Our surgeons have hosted international conferences and seminars as well as traveled the world to teach others their progressive surgical techniques. Being recognized as a leader in technology among their colleagues, CTVS has also traveled throughout the United States for invaluable medical consultations.