Cardiac Surgery

Transformative cardiac care provided by a comprehensive team of experts, utilizing advanced procedures and the latest surgical techniques.

The Division of Cardiac Surgery has accomplished many first operations for West Virginia, such as heart transplantation, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), and robotic surgery, and several other advanced cardiac operations, including:

• Adult congenital heart surgery
• Advanced robotic cardiac surgical therapies including complex valve repair or replacement
• Complex aortic aneurysm repair, hybrid arch reconstruction, debranching, and frozen elephant trunk therapy
• Complex valvular reconstruction of regurgitant lesions, such as complex bileaflet mitral valve repair tricuspid valve repair, and primary aortic valve repair facilitated by geometric ring annuloplasty or root remodeling
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), including robotic minimally invasive CABG
• Developed the novel robotic aortic valve replacement (RAVR) procedure using biological and mechanical prostheses
• Heart Transplantation
• Mechanical circulatory support, veno-arterial ECMO, right ventricular support, and LVAD devices
• Surgical myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, including robotic approaches
• Surgical treatment atrial fibrillation, featuring robotic biatrial Cox-Maze operations

Robotic Cardiac Surgery

The WVU Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program stands at the forefront of innovation in heart surgery, earning prestigious recognition from both the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Known globally as a leader in advanced robotic techniques and surgical training, our program is regarded as one of the most experienced and pioneering robotic cardiac programs worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, the WVU Robotic Cardiac Program has not only trained surgeons from across the globe but has also played a pivotal role in establishing cutting-edge cardiac robotic programs in numerous countries. Our groundbreaking work continues to shape the future of cardiac surgery, offering patients unparalleled care with the precision and benefits of robotic-assisted procedures.

Our Cardiac Surgery Faculty

Locations

Through partnerships and affiliations with local hospitals and clinics, we bring access to complete comprehensive care for patients across West Virginia, and into surrounding regions, including Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and beyond.