The Sanger Clinic has a distinguished history of advancements in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in adults and children. Our cardiac surgery program currently offers a full complement of surgical interventions -- from time-honored surgeries such as coronary artery bypass, valve replacement, and congenital cardiac repairs to new ground-breaking therapies including minimally-invasive video-assisted heart surgery, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, complex valve repairs, surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation/flutter, and laser transmyocardial revascularization. We also offer comprehensive treatment for congestive heart failure, including surgical ventricular remodeling procedures, cardiac transplantation, and ventricular assist devices.

In addition to offering ground-breaking technology, our cardiac surgical program provides patients with the advantage of an on-site multi-disciplinary team including cardiologists, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, and clinical nurse specialists. This team often expands to include immediate care from on-site physicians from every medical specialty required. Our multi-disciplinary approach and expertise has earned us the reputation of being one of the Southeast's best-prepared surgical practice to handle procedures that may be complex and/or complicated by underlying illness or age.

Our large volume, consisting of many complex and complicated procedures in all areas, including pediatric and adult cardiac procedures, assures patients that they are receiving the best care possible from some of the most experienced and expertly skilled surgeons in the world.

These same surgeons are committed to continually studying and evaluating new methods of surgical treatment and improving surgical outcomes through clinical and laboratory research in such areas as protection of the brain and neurological systems during bypass operations. Often, patients will benefit from new therapies not readily available at other medical centers.

An important part of The Sanger Clinic's commitment to delivering the best patient care is providing individuals with as much quality information regarding an illness and treatment as is required to make them feel comfortable with their options and choices.

Sanger Clinic cardiologists and surgeons have a standing daily morning conference where patient cases are presented (either directly or via teleconference) for discussion between various subspecialties to determine the best course of action. We believe this careful consideration of options and alternatives results in the most effective course of action for our patients.