Hello, The surgeon who performed Dick Cheney's heart transplant was Dr. Jonathan Reiner. He is a professor of medicine and the director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is also a professor of health policy at George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services. Dr. Reiner has been a leader in the field of cardiovascular medicine for more than 25 years and has been involved in some of the most complex cardiac procedures ever performed. He was part of the team that performed Cheney's heart transplant in March 2012, when he was 78 years old. Dr. Reiner is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He has published more than 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written several books on cardiovascular disease and its treatment. He is also an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and American Society for Artificial Internal Organs. Dr. Reiner is highly respected by his peers for his expertise in cardiac care and his commitment to providing quality care to his patients. His experience with complex cardiac procedures makes him an ideal choice to perform Dick Cheney's heart transplant surgery. Thank you for your question!