Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nationally recognized for exceptional heart and vascular programs, Atrium Health Navicent ranks among the nation’s top heart centers for cardiac and cardiovascular surgery. Providing the latest in medical technology, a Magnet-accredited nursing staff and some of the highest levels of exceptional outcomes, we take your heart care seriously. We provide an integrated team approach to ensure the best care for each patient.

Our nurse navigators help patients and families prepare for surgery, give updates to the family during surgery and help with discharge needs to prepare for the patient’s transition home.

We have a proven record of surgical innovation, having revolutionized the care of cardiac patients for over 35 years. Our surgical team treats the full range of cardiac conditions and routinely cares for high-risk patients who depend on us for lifesaving care.

Our cardiothoracic surgeons provide consultative and therapeutic services for the surgical treatment of cardiac and pulmonary diseases. We use conventional as well as minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

Through the years, our board-certified surgeons have earned a highly regarded reputation in the community by integrating the latest technology and most effective techniques into treatment so our patients can lead healthier and more active lives.

Services we offer include:

• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Aortic valve replacement
• Mitral valve repair/replacement
• Tricuspid valve repair/replacement
• Minimally invasive heart surgery
• Pericardial window
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
• Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
• Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracotomy
• Robotics
• Angioplasty
• Thoracoscopic surgery
• Bronchoscopy
• Thoracotomy
• Robotic surgery
• Convergent approach
• LVAD

Complete Patient Care Commitment

We are committed to complete patient care. We know that having a cardiac operation is a major life event, and our team of surgeons, cardiologists, therapists and coordinators will walk you through every step of your evaluation, treatment and recovery. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident right from the start and keep you informed by involving you in all aspects of your care.