Cardiac Surgeons in New Mexico
When you need treatment beyond medication, our cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons are here to provide you with the precise and effective surgical care you need. The Heart Hospital of New Mexico, located at Lovelace Medical Center; is equipped with hybrid operating rooms and spaces dedicated specifically to cardiovascular surgical procedures. We are wholly dedicated to the care and keeping of you and your heart’s health. When you need expert heart care with a compassionate touch, our cardiovascular surgeons are here to help.
Conditions treated with heart surgery
Whenever possible, we prefer to use noninvasive and minimally invasive treatment methods, but in some cases, surgery may be the best option for you. Some conditions are best treated with cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including:
- Advanced heart failure
- Aortic aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Arrhythmias
- Congenital heart defects
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve prolapse
- Heart valve regurgitation
If your heart condition is not listed above, we still may be able to help. Schedule an appointment today to speak to one of our cardiothoracic specialists.
Cardiothoracic surgery
Our physicians provide the following heart surgical treatments:
- Aortic resection
- Aortic valve repair
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Cox Maze procedure
- Left ventricle assisted device (LVAD) placement
- Mitral valve repair
- Multi-arterial revascularization
- Transcatheter aortic valve repair (TAVR)
- Tricuspid valve repair
- Valve replacement
Should you require another type of care, our cardiovascular team will ensure you receive the treatments you need to heal and live fully.
Thoracic surgery
Our physicians provide the following lung surgical treatments:
- Da Vinci robotic thoracic surgery
- Lobectomies
- Removal of esophageal tumors
- Surgical treatment of lung cancer
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Please call us to learn more about our thoracic surgery treatments.