Heart & Vascular

Heart and Lung Surgery Expertise

Our heart and lung surgeons provide you with exceptional care using the latest surgical advances. In fact, the St. Elizabeth Heart & Vascular Institute has one of the nation's top-rated heart surgery programs.

Our cardiothoracic surgeons have performed more than 16,000 open heart surgeries. It's this experience – combined with exceptional patient care – that makes us a leader in cardiothoracic surgery.

Customized Heart and Lung Care

Our surgeons use the least-invasive approach possible to ensure the best outcome and minimize the length of your hospital stay. Our specialists have the training and experience to perform even the most complex heart and lung surgeries.

Your doctors, nurses, rehabilitation specialists and other members of your care team work together to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible. We'll keep you and your family members well-informed and help you prepare for your recovery at home.