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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.

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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.

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.

 

Conditions We Treat

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Aortic root dilatation
  • Ascending and aortic arch aneurysm/dissection
  • Descending thoracic aneurysm/dissection
  • Aortic stenosis
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  • 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

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Top Marks for Heart Care at Wellstar Kennestone

Wellstar Kennestone received two major commendations highlighting the high level of heart care provided to patients—on par with the top hospitals in the nation.

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MartinCare

Thanks to the swift response of his cardiac-nurse wife and the excellent care of his cardiovascular surgery team, heart attack survivor Martin Hornberger is here to tell his story and offer hope to others.

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Aortic Program ID’s Hidden Aneurysms

AI scans imaging to help find thousands of aneurysms before they are symptomatic and life-threatening.

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High-Tech Safe Surgery at Wellstar Kennestone

A new cardiac hybrid operating room at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center brings a cath lab and surgery suite together in one space.

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Keeping Hearts Beating with LVAD Technology

Wellstar’s expert cardiac care specialists partner with patients at every step, from preventative care to high-tech treatments and supportive life-changing advice.

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Save Lives, Don’t Drive — When to Call 911

In the case of a heart attack or stroke, call 911 immediately—don’t drive yourself or another person to the hospital.

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Our Physicians


James Burke, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Theresa Luu, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Richard Myung, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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