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Heart Surgery Clinic

Cardiovascular Health

Advanced Surgical Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

For more than 60 years, our Heart Surgery Clinic has been recognized worldwide for groundbreaking ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, quality care and positive patient outcomes. Our heart surgery program provides you with the latest and most innovative surgical treatment of heart disease.

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Heart Surgery at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½: Why Choose Us

We have been perfecting ways to perform life-saving heart procedures since completing the first open-heart surgery here in 1960. We combine world-renowned expertise with leading ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ to develop new techniques and technology for making heart surgery safer and more effective for you.

When you choose us, you benefit from:

  • Leaders in heart surgery: Stanford cardiologists are world leaders in heart surgeries, including heart transplantation. Our specialized heart surgery team has an international reputation for clinical excellence and pioneering ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.
  • Advanced technology: Our heart surgeons use the latest technology to expertly diagnose and treat heart conditions, from intraoperative imaging technology in the operating room to the newest devices available for heart support.
  • Minimally invasive expertise: We perform minimally invasive heart surgery whenever possible. This approach is an alternative to traditional, open-heart surgery, and leads to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and a lower risk of complications, among other benefits.
  • Reputation: Our heart surgery program at Stanford is known for its groundbreaking work in a number of heart procedures. We continue to lead the way with the development of new techniques – such as natural heart valve repair – for making even the most complex heart surgeries safer and more effective.

COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS

HEART DISEASE IS PREVENTABLE.

Heart surgery procedures at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½

We offer a range of surgical services that are unparalleled in the Western U.S. and the Pacific Rim for diversity, technology, innovation, and outcomes. Heart surgeries at Stanford include:

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation
We are proud to have earned recognition from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation "Healthcare Equality Index."

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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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For Patients

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is known worldwide for the advanced patient care provided by its doctors and staff. We also provide a wide range of guest services and amenities to our patients and visitors.ÌýLearn more about preparing for a hospital stay, billing and financial services, and our other support programs in Patients & Visitors. Ìý

INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS

Phone: +1-650-723-8561
Email:ÌýIMS@stanfordmed.org

Call us to make an appointment

650-724-7500

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For Health Care Professionals

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone:Ìý1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ provides comprehensive services toÌýreferÌýandÌýtrack patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff.ÌýFor help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

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HOW TO REFER

To refer a patient, please call: 650-724-7500.

Fax aÌýreferral formÌýwith supporting documentation toÌý650-320-9443.

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology and lab orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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Make an Appointment

To request an appointment with one of our cardiothoracic surgeons, call:

Heart Surgery Clinic at Blake Wilbur Building, Boswell Building and Pleasanton: 650-724-7500

Stanford Heart Surgery Clinic
at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
in Henderson, NV: 702-616-6580

Stanford Heart Surgery Clinic at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose: 408-885-3838

Stanford Heart Surgery Clinic at VA Palo Alto Hospital in Palo Alto: 650-493-5000