For the safety of our patients, providers and staff, Valley Health has postponed all elective and non‐essential procedures and surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are offering telehealth visits in our specialty surgical practices and are continuing to perform procedures for patients whose condition is emergent or urgent as determined by their physician.

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery at Valley Health:

  • Eliminates the need for open-heart surgery

  • A few small incisions with minimal scarring

  • Reduced recovery time gets you back to your active lifestyle quicker

  • Less pain

  • Shorter hospital stays

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Basel Ramlawi, MD – Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Chairman, Heart & Vascular Center

Heart Surgery

Valley Health's highly experienced team of cardiac surgeons specializes in the treatment of advanced cardiovascular disease including disorders of the heart, aorta and blood vessels. Many procedures are performed through small incisions or tiny punctures, allowing patients to heal faster and spend less time in the hospital. As national leaders in using advanced procedures like transcatheter valve replacement, we can provide treatments for some of the most complex heart valve problems using minimally invasive techniques. Our state-of-the-art hybrid room combines cardiac catheterization and surgical capabilities and is equipped with advanced imaging and support technology to perform advanced procedures such as transcatheter valve repair or replacement.

To learn more, contact the Advanced Valve & Aortic Center directly at AVAC@valleyhealthlink.com

Regional leader in advanced cardiovascular care.

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

  • Heart Valve Repair or Replacement (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid)
  • Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Trans-catheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR, MitraClip)
  • Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Aortic Aneurysms – Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
  • Cardiac Tumor Resection
  • Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion

Meet Our Experienced Team of Surgeons

  • Basel Ramlawi, MD

    Chairman, Heart & Vascular Center, and Director, Advanced Valve & Aortic Center

    Interests:

    • Advanced Heart Surgery
    • Complex Valve Repair
    • Aortic Disease (Open and TEVAR)
    • Minimally Invasive and Catheter-based Valve Repair,
    • Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

  • Edward Kofsky, MD

    Director, Surgical Coronary Revascularization

    Interests:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (On Pump / Off Pump CABG)
    • Hybrid Revascularization
    • Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
    • General Cardiac Surgery

  • Christopher Gullett, MD

    Cardiothoracic Surgery

    Interests:

    • General Cardiac Surgery
    • General Thoracic Surgery
    • Cardiovascular ICU

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Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
at Valley Health: Simply Amazing