Cardiovascular Surgery Program
Cardiovascular Surgery cares for conditions of the heart, lungs and chest. We offer virtually every type of surgery including elective and emergency surgery for coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, aortic aneurysm, congenital heart defects, arrhythmias and advanced heart failure, as well as other less common conditions.
Cardiac Surgery Experts Offer Advanced Treatments
The cardiovascular surgery program at Wellstar harnesses the full resources of our health system to diagnose and treat your complex heart care needs with state-of-the-art technology utilized by board-certified physicians.
Our highly skilled cardiac surgery experts offer the most advanced heart treatments available, ranging from traditional open-heart surgery to minimally-invasive options. Our cardiovascular surgery team collaborates with you to determine the best treatment option, and we are dedicated to providing high-quality clinical outcomes and fewer complications.
Our multidisciplinary team of heart care specialists includes cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, advanced imaging cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists and many other dedicated healthcare professionals. We work together to shepherd you through your heart care journey with skill, awareness and compassion. Our patient-centered approach ensures you and your family have the support and information you need at this time of healing. We collaborate with you at every step to better understand your needs and guide you on your personalized path to better heart health.
As a Center of Excellence designated by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, Wellstar is one of the leading locations offering comprehensive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care in metro Atlanta.
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has achieved a rare milestone in cardiac care, earning the highest possible rating—three stars—in five categories evaluated by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS): isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG, or open-heart surgery), aortic valve replacement (AVR), AVR + CABG, mitral valve repair/replacement and multiprocedural cardiothoracic surgeries. This distinction places Wellstar Kennestone among the elite cardiac surgery programs in the U.S. and Canada.
Our highly skilled cardiac surgery experts offer the most advanced heart treatments available, ranging from traditional open-heart surgery to minimally-invasive options. Our cardiovascular surgery team collaborates with you to determine the best treatment option, and we are dedicated to providing high-quality clinical outcomes and fewer complications.
Our multidisciplinary team of heart care specialists includes cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, advanced imaging cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists and many other dedicated healthcare professionals. We work together to shepherd you through your heart care journey with skill, awareness and compassion. Our patient-centered approach ensures you and your family have the support and information you need at this time of healing. We collaborate with you at every step to better understand your needs and guide you on your personalized path to better heart health.
Certifications & recognitions
Our cardiovascular procedures are performed at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, the first in Georgia and the fourth in the nation to receive the highest certification in cardiovascular care — the Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center Certification — by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association.As a Center of Excellence designated by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, Wellstar is one of the leading locations offering comprehensive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care in metro Atlanta.
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has achieved a rare milestone in cardiac care, earning the highest possible rating—three stars—in five categories evaluated by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS): isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG, or open-heart surgery), aortic valve replacement (AVR), AVR + CABG, mitral valve repair/replacement and multiprocedural cardiothoracic surgeries. This distinction places Wellstar Kennestone among the elite cardiac surgery programs in the U.S. and Canada.
ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support – Gold Level
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center have received the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support. The ELSO Excellence in Life Support Award recognizes Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) programs worldwide that distinguish themselves by having processes, procedures and systems in place that promote excellence and exceptional care in providing ECLS to their patients. It signifies to patients and families a commitment to exceptional patient care and demonstrates to the health care community high-quality standards, specialized equipment and supplies, defined patient protocols, and advanced education of all staff members.
Conditions We Treat
- Coronary artery disease
- Aortic root dilatation
- Ascending and aortic arch aneurysm/dissection
- Descending thoracic aneurysm/dissection
- Aortic stenosis
- Aortic regurgitation or insufficiency
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral stenosis
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Tricuspid stenosis
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO)
- Bicuspid aortic stenosis
- Anomalous coronary artery
- Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Cardiac tumors (myxoma and fibroelastoma)
- Heart failure
Treatments We Offer
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Mitral valve surgery
- Aortic valve surgery
- Aortic root surgery
- Thoracic aortic surgery
- Thoracoabdominal aortic surgery
- Atrial fibrillation surgery
- Adult congenital heart surgery
- Tricuspid valve surgery
- Pulmonic valve surgery
- Myectomy/myotomy
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Resection of cardiac tumors
Our Physicians
Do I need a referral to see a cardiovascular surgeon?
Yes, appointments require a referral.