Wellstar Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery at Wellstar

Wellstar’s world-class cardiothoracic surgeons provide a range of highly specialized surgical treatments. They are expertly skilled in aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass, mitral valve repair and replacement, implantation of ventricular assist devices, heart failure surgery and surgery to treat congenital heart defects. They use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to perform a broad range of surgical procedures.

From talking through what to expect for surgery to post-op rehab education, Wellstar cardiothoracic surgery helps patients and family members every step of the way. Part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team that works together to create individualized treatment plans and comprehensive care, our surgeons work with Wellstar experts to ensure optimum care.

What we treat

• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Coronary artery disease
• Cardiomyopathy
• Heart failure
• Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)
• Heart valve disease
• Congenital heart disease
• Angina
• Aortic aneurysm
• Aortic dissection
• Atrial fibrillation
• Pericarditis
• Structural heart disease
• Pericardial effusion