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Theresa Luu, MD

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

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Theresa Luu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2008.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2008
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About Theresa Luu, MD

Dr. Luu received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. and her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She completed her residency and her fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta.


Board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, she is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Luu is in practice with Wellstar Cardiovascular Surgery.

Areas of Interest

  • Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
  • Endoscopic Atraumatic Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Accomplishments

  • Surgical Director, LVAD Program

Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowship

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Certifications

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures

  • Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Anomalous Coronary Artery
  • Aortic Regurgitation or Insufficiency
  • Aortic Root Dilatation
  • Aortic Root Surgery
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Ascending and Aortic Arch Aneurysm Dissection
  • Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
  • Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
  • Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis
  • Cardiac Tumors (Myxoma and Fibroelastoma)
  • Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Descending Thoracic Aneurysm Dissection
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
  • Mitral Regurgitation
  • Mitral Stenosis
  • Mitral Valve Surgery
  • Myectomy Myotomy
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  • Pulmonic Valve Surgery
  • Resection of Cardiac Tumors
  • Thoracic Aortic Surgery
  • Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery
  • Tricuspid Regurgitation
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 120 patient ratings

I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Dr. Luu is a remarkable surgeon. I couldn't have been in better hands for my surgery. Thank you.

April 30, 2025

5

Met with Doctor Luu today and was pleastlenty satisfied with the results of our meeting. She explained everything to me and I'm grateful that my cardiologist Doctor Amin referred her to me. I'm totally satisfied with the care that I recieve from Wellstar.

April 9, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an excellent surgeon and she is great to explain everything.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu and her staff were very good to me and my wife. Dr. Luu put me at ease with my surgery and what I could expect afterwards. I was completely at peace from our first visit.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an enthusiastic advocate for your health care. She and her medical staff explain everything that is going to be done in detail, no rushing the patient out, gives you all the time you need to understand what, when and how everything is going to happen. If you can say you enjoyed a doctor's visit, I enjoyed this one.

March 2, 2025

5

We were in and out of the office in 30 minutes and that's almost unheard of in the medical field!

February 24, 2025

5

The entire staff was very helpful and accommodating,Dr.Luu is awesome

February 8, 2025

5

On time as scheduled thanks

February 1, 2025

5

Excellent care provided. Concise, clear information that allowed me to make informed decisions about my health care.

January 22, 2025

5

Cannot thank them enough for their care, patience and smiles. Well done!

December 15, 2024

5

Very good staff

December 15, 2024

5

Dr Luu answered all my questions and put me and my wife at ease about my upcoming surgery.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. Luu was friendly and ebullient, and her staff (PA and nurse) were top notch!

December 9, 2024

5

I couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional care I received from Dr. Luu. She has a warm bedside manner, takes time to provide clear and thorough explanations, and truly listens to her patients. Her staff is also incredibly attentive and always willing to help in any way possible, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend Dr. Luu for anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive care.

November 6, 2024

5

I feel very confident in Dr Luu's expertise as a Surgeon, if I need surgery. She is very engaging, and I believe she is also a women of Faith.

November 1, 2024

5

Dr Luu is just wonderful.

October 13, 2024

5

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Luu and her staff. I went in very nervous and concerned and came out feeling comfortable with the game plan for my care and condition.

October 11, 2024

5

Great visit, summary was very comprehensive

September 21, 2024

5

Knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff. I felt like they genuinely cared about the patients. Thank you!

August 31, 2024

5

I just love Dr Luu there is no one better then her hands down she is the BEST.

August 31, 2024

5

Very nice and informative

August 18, 2024

5

I thought Dr. Luu was very caring and explained everything really well. And I just think that she is a wonderful doctor. And if and when I decide to have that surgery, I would definitely want her to do it. She seemed very professional and just a very caring person. Thank you.

August 15, 2024

5

Felt confident in their ability To meet my health needs!

July 20, 2024

5

The whole team from Paulding county hospital to the transfer to Kennestone hospital the whole experience was very good, the nurses , Doctors , All the assistants and the surgeons did a fantastic job , and I am recovering well

July 14, 2024

5

everyone was so nice and stayed till they answered all of my questions we need more doctors and nurses like them thank to you all i know i will get better

July 13, 2024

5

Dr. LUU WAS VERY THOUROH AND REASSURING. ONE OF THE BEST VISITS I HAVE EVER HAD.

July 13, 2024

5

Dr Luu and her staff was very educational and listen to all of my concerns and

July 4, 2024

4

All fine.

July 1, 2024

5

Met expectations. No issues.

June 29, 2024

5

I was very impressed with Doctor Luu and her staff.

June 6, 2024

5

Dr. Luu is a remarkable surgeon. I couldn't have been in better hands for my surgery. Thank you.

April 30, 2025

5

Met with Doctor Luu today and was pleastlenty satisfied with the results of our meeting. She explained everything to me and I'm grateful that my cardiologist Doctor Amin referred her to me. I'm totally satisfied with the care that I recieve from Wellstar.

April 9, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an excellent surgeon and she is great to explain everything.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu and her staff were very good to me and my wife. Dr. Luu put me at ease with my surgery and what I could expect afterwards. I was completely at peace from our first visit.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an enthusiastic advocate for your health care. She and her medical staff explain everything that is going to be done in detail, no rushing the patient out, gives you all the time you need to understand what, when and how everything is going to happen. If you can say you enjoyed a doctor's visit, I enjoyed this one.

March 2, 2025

5

We were in and out of the office in 30 minutes and that's almost unheard of in the medical field!

February 24, 2025

5

The entire staff was very helpful and accommodating,Dr.Luu is awesome

February 8, 2025

5

On time as scheduled thanks

February 1, 2025

5

Excellent care provided. Concise, clear information that allowed me to make informed decisions about my health care.

January 22, 2025

5

Cannot thank them enough for their care, patience and smiles. Well done!

December 15, 2024

5

Very good staff

December 15, 2024

5

Dr Luu answered all my questions and put me and my wife at ease about my upcoming surgery.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. Luu was friendly and ebullient, and her staff (PA and nurse) were top notch!

December 9, 2024

5

I couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional care I received from Dr. Luu. She has a warm bedside manner, takes time to provide clear and thorough explanations, and truly listens to her patients. Her staff is also incredibly attentive and always willing to help in any way possible, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend Dr. Luu for anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive care.

November 6, 2024

5

I feel very confident in Dr Luu's expertise as a Surgeon, if I need surgery. She is very engaging, and I believe she is also a women of Faith.

November 1, 2024

5

Dr Luu is just wonderful.

October 13, 2024

5

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Luu and her staff. I went in very nervous and concerned and came out feeling comfortable with the game plan for my care and condition.

October 11, 2024

5

Great visit, summary was very comprehensive

September 21, 2024

5

Knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff. I felt like they genuinely cared about the patients. Thank you!

August 31, 2024

5

I just love Dr Luu there is no one better then her hands down she is the BEST.

August 31, 2024

5

Very nice and informative

August 18, 2024

5

I thought Dr. Luu was very caring and explained everything really well. And I just think that she is a wonderful doctor. And if and when I decide to have that surgery, I would definitely want her to do it. She seemed very professional and just a very caring person. Thank you.

August 15, 2024

5

Felt confident in their ability To meet my health needs!

July 20, 2024

5

The whole team from Paulding county hospital to the transfer to Kennestone hospital the whole experience was very good, the nurses , Doctors , All the assistants and the surgeons did a fantastic job , and I am recovering well

July 14, 2024

5

everyone was so nice and stayed till they answered all of my questions we need more doctors and nurses like them thank to you all i know i will get better

July 13, 2024

5

Dr. LUU WAS VERY THOUROH AND REASSURING. ONE OF THE BEST VISITS I HAVE EVER HAD.

July 13, 2024

5

Dr Luu and her staff was very educational and listen to all of my concerns and

July 4, 2024

5

Met expectations. No issues.

June 29, 2024

5

I was very impressed with Doctor Luu and her staff.

June 6, 2024

4

All fine.

July 1, 2024

4

All fine.

July 1, 2024

5

Dr. Luu is a remarkable surgeon. I couldn't have been in better hands for my surgery. Thank you.

April 30, 2025

5

Met with Doctor Luu today and was pleastlenty satisfied with the results of our meeting. She explained everything to me and I'm grateful that my cardiologist Doctor Amin referred her to me. I'm totally satisfied with the care that I recieve from Wellstar.

April 9, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an excellent surgeon and she is great to explain everything.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu and her staff were very good to me and my wife. Dr. Luu put me at ease with my surgery and what I could expect afterwards. I was completely at peace from our first visit.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an enthusiastic advocate for your health care. She and her medical staff explain everything that is going to be done in detail, no rushing the patient out, gives you all the time you need to understand what, when and how everything is going to happen. If you can say you enjoyed a doctor's visit, I enjoyed this one.

March 2, 2025

5

We were in and out of the office in 30 minutes and that's almost unheard of in the medical field!

February 24, 2025

5

The entire staff was very helpful and accommodating,Dr.Luu is awesome

February 8, 2025

5

On time as scheduled thanks

February 1, 2025

5

Excellent care provided. Concise, clear information that allowed me to make informed decisions about my health care.

January 22, 2025

5

Cannot thank them enough for their care, patience and smiles. Well done!

December 15, 2024

5

Very good staff

December 15, 2024

5

Dr Luu answered all my questions and put me and my wife at ease about my upcoming surgery.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. Luu was friendly and ebullient, and her staff (PA and nurse) were top notch!

December 9, 2024

5

I couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional care I received from Dr. Luu. She has a warm bedside manner, takes time to provide clear and thorough explanations, and truly listens to her patients. Her staff is also incredibly attentive and always willing to help in any way possible, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend Dr. Luu for anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive care.

November 6, 2024

5

I feel very confident in Dr Luu's expertise as a Surgeon, if I need surgery. She is very engaging, and I believe she is also a women of Faith.

November 1, 2024

5

Dr Luu is just wonderful.

October 13, 2024

5

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Luu and her staff. I went in very nervous and concerned and came out feeling comfortable with the game plan for my care and condition.

October 11, 2024

5

Great visit, summary was very comprehensive

September 21, 2024

5

Knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff. I felt like they genuinely cared about the patients. Thank you!

August 31, 2024

5

I just love Dr Luu there is no one better then her hands down she is the BEST.

August 31, 2024

5

Very nice and informative

August 18, 2024

5

I thought Dr. Luu was very caring and explained everything really well. And I just think that she is a wonderful doctor. And if and when I decide to have that surgery, I would definitely want her to do it. She seemed very professional and just a very caring person. Thank you.

August 15, 2024

5

Felt confident in their ability To meet my health needs!

July 20, 2024

5

The whole team from Paulding county hospital to the transfer to Kennestone hospital the whole experience was very good, the nurses , Doctors , All the assistants and the surgeons did a fantastic job , and I am recovering well

July 14, 2024

5

everyone was so nice and stayed till they answered all of my questions we need more doctors and nurses like them thank to you all i know i will get better

July 13, 2024

5

Dr. LUU WAS VERY THOUROH AND REASSURING. ONE OF THE BEST VISITS I HAVE EVER HAD.

July 13, 2024

5

Dr Luu and her staff was very educational and listen to all of my concerns and

July 4, 2024

5

Met expectations. No issues.

June 29, 2024

5

I was very impressed with Doctor Luu and her staff.

June 6, 2024

5

Dr. Luu is a remarkable surgeon. I couldn't have been in better hands for my surgery. Thank you.

April 30, 2025

5

Met with Doctor Luu today and was pleastlenty satisfied with the results of our meeting. She explained everything to me and I'm grateful that my cardiologist Doctor Amin referred her to me. I'm totally satisfied with the care that I recieve from Wellstar.

April 9, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an excellent surgeon and she is great to explain everything.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu and her staff were very good to me and my wife. Dr. Luu put me at ease with my surgery and what I could expect afterwards. I was completely at peace from our first visit.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an enthusiastic advocate for your health care. She and her medical staff explain everything that is going to be done in detail, no rushing the patient out, gives you all the time you need to understand what, when and how everything is going to happen. If you can say you enjoyed a doctor's visit, I enjoyed this one.

March 2, 2025

5

We were in and out of the office in 30 minutes and that's almost unheard of in the medical field!

February 24, 2025

5

The entire staff was very helpful and accommodating,Dr.Luu is awesome

February 8, 2025

5

On time as scheduled thanks

February 1, 2025

5

Excellent care provided. Concise, clear information that allowed me to make informed decisions about my health care.

January 22, 2025

5

Cannot thank them enough for their care, patience and smiles. Well done!

December 15, 2024

5

Very good staff

December 15, 2024

5

Dr Luu answered all my questions and put me and my wife at ease about my upcoming surgery.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. Luu was friendly and ebullient, and her staff (PA and nurse) were top notch!

December 9, 2024

5

I couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional care I received from Dr. Luu. She has a warm bedside manner, takes time to provide clear and thorough explanations, and truly listens to her patients. Her staff is also incredibly attentive and always willing to help in any way possible, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend Dr. Luu for anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive care.

November 6, 2024

5

I feel very confident in Dr Luu's expertise as a Surgeon, if I need surgery. She is very engaging, and I believe she is also a women of Faith.

November 1, 2024

5

Dr Luu is just wonderful.

October 13, 2024

5

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Luu and her staff. I went in very nervous and concerned and came out feeling comfortable with the game plan for my care and condition.

October 11, 2024

5

Great visit, summary was very comprehensive

September 21, 2024

5

Knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff. I felt like they genuinely cared about the patients. Thank you!

August 31, 2024

5

I just love Dr Luu there is no one better then her hands down she is the BEST.

August 31, 2024

5

Very nice and informative

August 18, 2024

5

I thought Dr. Luu was very caring and explained everything really well. And I just think that she is a wonderful doctor. And if and when I decide to have that surgery, I would definitely want her to do it. She seemed very professional and just a very caring person. Thank you.

August 15, 2024

5

Felt confident in their ability To meet my health needs!

July 20, 2024

5

The whole team from Paulding county hospital to the transfer to Kennestone hospital the whole experience was very good, the nurses , Doctors , All the assistants and the surgeons did a fantastic job , and I am recovering well

July 14, 2024

5

everyone was so nice and stayed till they answered all of my questions we need more doctors and nurses like them thank to you all i know i will get better

July 13, 2024

5

Dr. LUU WAS VERY THOUROH AND REASSURING. ONE OF THE BEST VISITS I HAVE EVER HAD.

July 13, 2024

5

Dr Luu and her staff was very educational and listen to all of my concerns and

July 4, 2024

4

All fine.

July 1, 2024

5

Met expectations. No issues.

June 29, 2024

5

I was very impressed with Doctor Luu and her staff.

June 6, 2024

5

I was very impressed with Doctor Luu and her staff.

June 6, 2024

5

Met expectations. No issues.

June 29, 2024

4

All fine.

July 1, 2024

5

Dr Luu and her staff was very educational and listen to all of my concerns and

July 4, 2024

5

Dr. LUU WAS VERY THOUROH AND REASSURING. ONE OF THE BEST VISITS I HAVE EVER HAD.

July 13, 2024

5

everyone was so nice and stayed till they answered all of my questions we need more doctors and nurses like them thank to you all i know i will get better

July 13, 2024

5

The whole team from Paulding county hospital to the transfer to Kennestone hospital the whole experience was very good, the nurses , Doctors , All the assistants and the surgeons did a fantastic job , and I am recovering well

July 14, 2024

5

Felt confident in their ability To meet my health needs!

July 20, 2024

5

I thought Dr. Luu was very caring and explained everything really well. And I just think that she is a wonderful doctor. And if and when I decide to have that surgery, I would definitely want her to do it. She seemed very professional and just a very caring person. Thank you.

August 15, 2024

5

Very nice and informative

August 18, 2024

5

Knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff. I felt like they genuinely cared about the patients. Thank you!

August 31, 2024

5

I just love Dr Luu there is no one better then her hands down she is the BEST.

August 31, 2024

5

Great visit, summary was very comprehensive

September 21, 2024

5

I felt very comfortable with Dr. Luu and her staff. I went in very nervous and concerned and came out feeling comfortable with the game plan for my care and condition.

October 11, 2024

5

Dr Luu is just wonderful.

October 13, 2024

5

I feel very confident in Dr Luu's expertise as a Surgeon, if I need surgery. She is very engaging, and I believe she is also a women of Faith.

November 1, 2024

5

I couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional care I received from Dr. Luu. She has a warm bedside manner, takes time to provide clear and thorough explanations, and truly listens to her patients. Her staff is also incredibly attentive and always willing to help in any way possible, making the entire experience seamless. I highly recommend Dr. Luu for anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive care.

November 6, 2024

5

Dr. Luu was friendly and ebullient, and her staff (PA and nurse) were top notch!

December 9, 2024

5

Dr Luu answered all my questions and put me and my wife at ease about my upcoming surgery.

December 15, 2024

5

Very good staff

December 15, 2024

5

Cannot thank them enough for their care, patience and smiles. Well done!

December 15, 2024

5

Excellent care provided. Concise, clear information that allowed me to make informed decisions about my health care.

January 22, 2025

5

On time as scheduled thanks

February 1, 2025

5

The entire staff was very helpful and accommodating,Dr.Luu is awesome

February 8, 2025

5

We were in and out of the office in 30 minutes and that's almost unheard of in the medical field!

February 24, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an enthusiastic advocate for your health care. She and her medical staff explain everything that is going to be done in detail, no rushing the patient out, gives you all the time you need to understand what, when and how everything is going to happen. If you can say you enjoyed a doctor's visit, I enjoyed this one.

March 2, 2025

5

Dr. Luu and her staff were very good to me and my wife. Dr. Luu put me at ease with my surgery and what I could expect afterwards. I was completely at peace from our first visit.

April 5, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is an excellent surgeon and she is great to explain everything.

April 5, 2025

5

Met with Doctor Luu today and was pleastlenty satisfied with the results of our meeting. She explained everything to me and I'm grateful that my cardiologist Doctor Amin referred her to me. I'm totally satisfied with the care that I recieve from Wellstar.

April 9, 2025

5

Dr. Luu is a remarkable surgeon. I couldn't have been in better hands for my surgery. Thank you.

April 30, 2025

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Top Marks for Heart Care at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center recently received two major commendations highlighting the high level of heart care continuously provided to patients—putting Wellstar Kennstone among the top hospitals in the nation. The Marietta-based heart care program received:

  • A distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This is the highest category of quality, placing Wellstar Kennestone among the best programs for heart bypass surgery in the U.S. and Canada. 
  • The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, which means Wellstar Kennestone is the only hospital in Georgia to raise its total cardiac program to the elite level. 

“This community is where we live, and when we care for our patients, we’re caring for our neighbors and friends—that’s why pursuing excellence is such a high priority,” said Steve Cermak, executive director of Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care & Hospital Operations at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. “We feel it’s our duty to provide the highest level of care possible.”

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Keeping Hearts Beating with Innovative 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. 

For Mike Clements, the innovative care he received at Wellstar has empowered him to meet his goals and be there for life’s special moments — including walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding and meeting his first grandchild.

Life-saving LVAD implants 

In October 2020, Mike received a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implant to support his heart. An LVAD is a battery-powered pump that is surgically implanted and does the job of the heart, pumping blood throughout the body. The external rechargeable battery pack can provide up to 17 hours of power, and most patients with LVAD implants are able to return to work and other routine activities. 

For patients whose hearts cannot effectively pump blood on their own, an LVAD is life-saving technology. The device can either keep the patient healthy until they can receive a transplant or serve as an alternative to a heart transplant.

Your Wellstar cardiologist or heart failure specialist can help you determine if an LVAD is the right option for your heart care.

Mike’s decades-long Wellstar partnership

Mike has been a Wellstar patient for decades, beginning when he began experiencing heart issues and was referred to Dr. David Caras for a consultation. As a Wellstar heart patient, he was ready to receive life-saving care right when he needed it, years later.

After Mike received his LVAD implant, an interdisciplinary team of Wellstar providers helped him recover. After Dr. Richard Myung and Dr. Theresa Luu performed the surgery, he spent three weeks in inpatient rehabilitation at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, guided by an expert team who helped him adjust to life with the implant.

Mike had been on vasopressors to elevate his blood pressure, and when he lost circulation in his toes and developed gangrene, Wellstar Podiatrist Dr. Ashish Kapila performed an amputation of the toes to control the infection, which could have been particularly dangerous with the LVAD. 

And when Mike was determined to walk his daughter down the aisle for her June 2021 wedding, Wellstar helped make it happen. He began cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy at Wellstar Vinings Health Park. He knew the aisle at the church was 40 feet long, so his physical therapy team measured the distance and practiced with him. 

In June, he was able to walk with his daughter at her wedding, with the support of his LVAD implant keeping his heart beating with every step. Then in August, he was able to enjoy another family milestone — the birth of his first grandchild.

Mike said Wellstar made his care personal and helped him feel supported on his heart health journey. The LVAD coordinators and nursing team in the critical care unit and cardiovascular ICU and on the blue floor at Kennestone became like family as he began his life with the LVAD, Mike said.

“I can’t say enough great things about Wellstar Health System. They truly deliver ‘PeopleCare,’ from the physicians to the clinical staff to the maintenance team that cleans the rooms,” Mike said. “Rather than taking a cookie-cutter approach, they take the time to know me and my healthcare needs and coordinate care seamlessly. I feel like we’re a team in this journey together.”

Patient Mike Clements walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding

Mike walking his daughter down the aisle

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Theresa Luu, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2008
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery , Thoracic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Spoken Languages
English and Vietnamese
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/theresa-luu-md
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