WVU Heart & Vascular Institute

Patient Care

Patient care is our top priority. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and experiences through advanced specialty services and comprehensive resources—ensuring every patient receives the highest quality care, close to home.

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At the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, our board-certified, fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons treat diseases of the chest, lungs esophagus, and stomach using the latest surgical techniques and advanced technology—including minimally invasive robotic and video-assisted thoracic surgery—to deliver the best possible outcomes. 

Supported by a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, respiratory therapists, and in collaboration with the WVU Cancer Institute, we provide expert care for adults undergoing procedures ranging from straightforward to highly complex. 

Cardiology Specialties

The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is a leader in interventional and medical cardiology.
We care for some of the most critically ill and high-risk patients, while also focusing on the prevention of heart disease through early detection and proactive treatment. From advanced interventions to preventive care, our cardiology specialists offer a full spectrum of services to meet every patient’s needs.

Cardiac Surgery

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeons deliver world-class care for the most complex heart conditions.
From mitral valve repair and coronary artery bypass surgery to congenital heart defect correction and heart transplantation, our team performs a full range of advanced procedures for high-risk adult patients. Using the latest surgical techniques and minimally invasive robotic technology in state-of-the-art operating rooms, we provide the highest level of care with precision and compassion.

Pediatric Care

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric cardiologists provide expert care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions using the latest diagnostic tools and technologies.
From fetal heart evaluations to treatment of arrhythmias, heart failure, and structural defects, our team delivers advanced, compassionate care tailored to each child’s needs.
 
We work closely with WVU Medicine Children’s specialists in cardiac surgery, intensive care, genetics, and other fields to provide a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach—ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient and family.

Thoracic Surgery

At the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, our board-certified, fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons provide expert care for conditions affecting the chest, lungs, esophagus, and stomach.
Using the latest surgical techniques—including minimally invasive robotic surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)—and the most advanced equipment available, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Vascular Surgery

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular experts provide advanced care for all types of vascular disease using state-of-the-art technology.
From varicose veins and aortic aneurysms to limb preservation, our experienced vascular surgeons deliver skilled, compassionate care focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.
 
We collaborate closely with other WVU Heart and Vascular Institute Centers of Excellence to offer a comprehensive, team-based approach to cardiovascular care. Our team also works with WVU Medicine nephrologists, diabetes educators, the Comprehensive Wound Care Center, and other specialists to ensure each patient receives personalized, coordinated care every step of the way.