MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 17, 2024 ~ Le Bonheur Children's Hospital has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Bret A. Mettler as their new Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Executive Co-Director of the Heart Institute at Le Bonheur and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In addition, Dr. Mettler will also hold The Susan and Alan Graf Endowed Chair in Pediatric Heart Surgery at Le Bonheur.

Dr. Mettler joins Le Bonheur and UT Health Science Center from Johns Hopkins Children's Center, where he currently serves as Director of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Co-Director of the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center. Prior to his time at Johns Hopkins, he was the Director of Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

"We are thrilled to have Dr. Mettler join our team at Le Bonheur and UT Health Science Center," said Le Bonheur President Trey Eubanks, MD, FACS. "His extensive knowledge and experience will be invaluable in continuing our mission to provide exceptional care for children with complex heart conditions."

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Dr. Mettler specializes in surgical repair of complex congenital heart disease, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He is also actively involved in research on complex congenital heart defects and the development of an artificial pulmonary valve using stem cells.

"I am honored to be a part of Le Bonheur's commitment to excellence in patient care," said Dr. Mettler. "The Heart Institute has a renowned faculty led by Drs. Knott-Craig and Towbin, and I am excited to contribute to their vision for growth and service to the community."

Dr. Mettler will be taking over the roles of Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Executive Co-Director of the Heart Institute from Dr. Christopher Knott-Craig, who announced his plans to step down last year. Along with Dr. Jeffrey A. Towbin, Executive Co-Director of the Heart Institute and Chief of Pediatric Heart Failure, Dr. Knott-Craig has led Le Bonheur's Heart Institute to become a Top 10 program in U.S. News & World Report. They have also been instrumental in developing the new 31-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

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"We are grateful for the contributions of Dr. Knott-Craig and his dedication to excellence in patient care," said Dr. Towbin, who also serves as Chief of Cardiology at Le Bonheur and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and tenured professor at UT Health Science Center. "We are excited for the future of Le Bonheur and the innovative ideas that Dr. Mettler will bring to Memphis."

Originally from South Dakota, Dr. Mettler will be relocating to Memphis later this year with his wife Kelly and their two daughters.

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital is looking forward to the continued growth and success of their Heart Institute under the leadership of Dr. Mettler, as they strive to provide exceptional care for children with complex heart conditions in a specialized environment designed just for them.

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