We understand that the idea of heart surgery can be overwhelming, even frightening. With a world-class team and state-of-the-art technology, we want you to know – you are not alone. Backed by a 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons – your heart is in expert hands.
Cardiac surgery at Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular is proud to have earned an elite 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). This recognition denotes the highest level of quality, which places Southcoast Health among the best heart surgery programs in the United States and Canada. Only five other hospitals across the state and the region have earned this esteemed designation, and Southcoast Health is the only non-academic community hospital in Massachusetts on the list.
Cardiac surgery is a specialized field focused on repairing and restoring the heart’s function through surgical intervention. Whether you’re dealing with blocked arteries, faulty valves, aneurysms, arrhythmias or congenital heart defects, these procedures are designed to improve your heart’s performance and enhance your quality of life.
Our highly experienced and dedicated team performs more than 300 open heart surgeries each year, and, since the program’s inception in 2002, more than 5,000 patients have benefited from this lifesaving surgery.
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When you have cardiac surgery at Southcoast Health, you have access to:
At Southcoast Health, our highly experienced and dedicated cardiac surgery team works closely with cardiologists and other specialists using advanced surgical technology to provide superb patient-centered care. Performing more than 300 open heart surgeries each year since the program’s inception in 2002, you can count on Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular.
Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular is a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular care, setting the standard for excellence with cutting-edge treatments, world-class providers, and advanced technology.