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Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery: Treatment Options, Surgeons, and Specialists

The cardiovascular and thoracic surgical team at CPMC San Francisco utilizes leading-edge technology combined with research and comprehensive compassionate patient care. Offering breakthrough therapy for heart and lung patients, our surgeons are committed to providing excellent care, treating the simplest conditions to the most complex.

Patients visit our cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons in search of top quality cardiovascular care in the heart of San Francisco. Use this page to understand CPMC, our surgeons and the treatment options available vis-a-vis cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Cardiac Surgery for High-Risk Patients

Innovative valve replacement or repair
Valve salvage procedure
Atrial fibrillation for interventions
Intervention for complications of myocardial infarction
Intervention for thoracic great vessel disease
Pericardial disease intervention
Mediastinal disease intervention
Chronic aortic disease
Total aortic cross clamping with cir arrest
Cardiac tumors
Left ventricular assist device placement (LVAD)
Interventions for congestive heart failure
Implantable heart assist devices for destination therapy
Implantable heart transplantation

Basic Cardiac Surgery

Coronary bypass
Off pump coronary bypass
Valve replacement and repair
Aortic dissection or Care of aneurysm
Cardiac trauma
Pericardial window

Identifying the Best Treatment Options and Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Specialist for You

Our commitment at CPMC is to help each patient identify the best doctor for their diagnosis and course of treatment. To find the best specialist for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery , we want to empower our patients to participate in their health care journey. This means encouraging a frank discussion with the doctor about Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, to identify all appropriate treatment options as well as to discuss symptoms, issues, outcomes, etc., when relevant for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. The first step of your journey is research - using online tools such as CPMC's to investigate and understand Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. The second step is to schedule an initial consultation with a physician or specialist. In some cases, you'll need to go through your primary care physician if you do not have a referral. If you already have a referral,you can schedule an appointment directly with the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery specialist. The third step is for the specialist in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery to meet with you and review your history. As part of the diagnosis, you may need testing, so the doctor (surgeon or specialist) can discuss your treatment options and the both of you can determine your best course of action. We have patients at CPMC coming from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California, and many from throughout the United States with respect to Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Whether you are from San Francisco, Marin, the San Francisco Bay Area generally or any other location, our physicians will provide the hands-on care you deserve.

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Identifying the Best Treatment Options and Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Specialist for You

California Pacific's Heart and Vascular Center is supported by one of the best heart hospital/center networks in the USA, offering quality, comprehensive patient-centered cardiovascular care by a team of top heart surgeons and physicians with leading-edge technology. Serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco and Marin County, as well as the entire Northern California region, our team has many of the best cardiovascular surgeons and physicians in California and the United States.
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