Cardiothoracic Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center's cardiovascular and thoracic surgery group – also known as cardiothoracic surgery – is one of the nation’s leading programs, with more than 600 open-heart surgery procedures and more than 500 thoracic procedures performed each year.

Our cardiothoracic surgeons perform procedures to correct heart and chest conditions in infants, children, and adults. They work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists to treat each patient’s individual needs.

Our surgeons perform procedures to correct heart and chest conditions in infants, children, and adults. They work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists to treat each patient’s individual needs.

Conditions that may require cardiothoracic surgery include:

Aortic dissection: a rare, serious condition that involves the largest blood vessel in the body
Aortic regurgitation: a valve condition in which the aortic valve does not close properly, allowing blood to leak back from the aorta into the ventricle
Mitral regurgitation: a valve condition where blood is allowed to flow back into the left atrium from the left ventricle
Mitral valve prolapse: a condition where the mitral valve does not open and close properly

Cardiothoracic Surgery Procedures

Cardiothoracic procedures performed by our physicians include:

Cardiac assist devices, including balloon pumps, left ventricular assist devices, and the Berlin heart
Cardiac defibrillator implantation
Extracorporeal membrane oxygen (ECMO)
Heart transplantation
Pacemaker implantation
Repair of all congenital defects
Repair or replacement of dysfunctional heart valves

UT Southwestern combines traditional diagnostic and treatment approaches with new strategies based on research so you receive the finest care and treatment for your conditions.

Request an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with a cardiothoracic surgeon at UT Southwestern's facilities in Dallas or for more information about our services, request an appointment or call 214-645-8300.