Our program is multidisciplinary, which means that healthcare experts from different areas - each with experience treating different parts of aortic disease – work together to care for you. 

MI-AORTA, possible through funding from a generous philanthropic gift, is a program that supports the enhanced growth of current aortic disease clinical practice, training, and research with the goal of transforming our highly regarded aortic program into a world-renowned entity.   

Our clinic is equipped to care for a wide range of patients who have been diagnosed with aortic disease or who are higher risk for aortic disease, including family members.  We can see patients who have been newly diagnosed or those who may have recently been discharged from the hospital.  The MI-AORTA clinic is specifically geared towards patients with: 

• Aortic Aneurysms 

• Aortic Dissections 

• Bicuspid Aortic Valve 

• Aortic-Related Connective Tissue Disorders 

• Family history of Aortic Disease 

• Aortitis 

The MI-AORTA clinic allows patients quick access to care within the health system.  Our Advanced Practice Provider (APP) can quickly process referrals to our program and patients are generally able to be seen for a virtual video visit within one week. Our APP can review your health history and create an individualized treatment plan in addition to reviewing pertinent patient education. 

Areas we focus on include:

• Aortic Disease 

• Genetic Counseling 

• Cardiac Surgery 

• Vascular Surgery 

• Cardiology or Vascular Medicine

To schedule an appointment, call the Frankel Cardiovascular Call Center at 888-287-1082, option 1, anytime Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and ask to be scheduled with the MI-AORTA clinic or mention Allison DiBrano, NP.

You can also fill out our online referral form.

Allison DiBrano, NP, is a key point of contact and works in collaboration with cardiac surgery, vascular surgery and cardiovascular medicine leaders offering system-wide coordination of care for aortic disease patients at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center.

• MI-AORTA Program Welcome Letter
• Aortic dissection patient education
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) patient education
• Thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections: Do’s and Don’ts
• Exercising with a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) or after aortic dissection repair 
• Aortic disease and family screening
• Flu and people with heart disease 
• The Marfan Foundation, driving research, education and support to improve outcomes, save lives and empower all people to thrive who are living with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and related genetic aortic and vascular conditions.
• The John Ritter Foundation, established after the death of actor John Ritter as an aortic health source with a focused and urgent purpose to prevent unnecessary suffering caused by aortic dissection.

MI-AORTA is deeply committed to advancing aortic care through research. Our program provides patients with access to cutting-edge clinical trials focused on aortic diseases and related conditions. We actively support healthcare providers in identifying and connecting patients with appropriate research studies, ensuring that clinical care and scientific discovery go hand in hand. 

By combining expert care with leading-edge research, MI-AORTA helps turn new discoveries into better treatments for patients. This connection between our clinical and research teams means that patients and doctors can be part of shaping the future of aortic care—bringing new ideas to life and improving health outcomes for everyone.