Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
The cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons at Jefferson Regional Medical Center are specially trained to perform operations on the heart and blood vessels of the body and related areas in the chest. Examples of these surgeries and treatments include:
- permanent pacemaker insertion and follow-up care
- coronary artery (bypass) surgery
- surgical treatment of valvular heart disease
- surgical treatment of artery problems for lower extremity occlusion, and aortic aneurysm
- surgical treatment of carotoid artery problems
- surgical treatment of lung and esophagus problems
- microvascular surgery for diabetic leg ulcers
At Jefferson Regional Medical Center, our cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons treat emergency and long-term heart care patients in the new Heart Institute at Jefferson Regional Medical Center — a state-of-the-art facility with advanced medical equipment. This new facility is an important development in our goal to provide advanced Heart and Lung Care programs to South Hills residents. Thoracic surgeons also provide services to patients with lung cancer through our Cancer Care programs.
For more information about Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, call us at 412-469-7000.