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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Our cardiothoracic surgeons offer every type of thoracic and heart surgery, including open-heart surgery, heart and lung transplants, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted procedures.
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Our approach to cardiothoracic surgery 

UI Health Care cardiothoracic surgeons support patients with a broad spectrum of conditions–from the simple to complex–we offer treatments tailored to your individual needs. 

Our surgeons address a wide variety of complex heart (cardiac) and chest (thoracic) medical issues that require surgery, from minimally invasive heart and cancer surgery to heart and lung transplants for both adult and pediatric patients. 

The Iowa difference in cardiothoracic surgery

Our team of highly skilled surgeons have expertise with the latest procedures and technological advances to perform the complete range of open and minimally invasive surgeries, including robotic surgery.  

The gold standard of cardiac critical care
We’re one of few medical centers in the U.S. to offer ECMO, heart and lung life support, for infants, children, and adults. And we are among a handful of health systems worldwide to be named an ECMO Platinum Level Center of Excellence–the highest standard in critical care.
High quality, comprehensive lung services
Our lung transplant team performs single and bilateral lung transplants for a range of conditions. We provide innovative treatment options and outperform national survival rates.
Advanced cardiac surgery team
We offer the widest range of transcatheter, minimally invasive, and traditional open-heart surgeries. We also offer new treatment options through clinical trials not available anywhere else in the state.
Patient-centered care
Our teams work closely with you and your family to review your medical history and condition, perform diagnostic tests, and discuss your care plan. We find the best option for your needs.
Team of cancer experts
Our surgeons work with a team of cancer specialists to treat cancers in the chest. As Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, we have a team of experts behind every patient.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Areas of Care

Thoracic Surgery
The Thoracic Surgery Program, part of the University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center, provides comprehensive care for adults requiring lung, esophagus, diaphragm, chest and thoracic surgery. We offer the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques including open, minimally invasive, video and robotic-assisted procedures.
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Asthma Esophagus GI Reflux Surgery Heartburn, Reflux, and GERD Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer lobectomy
Mohammad Bashir (right) and thoracic surgery fellow Albert Pai perform a pulmonary/tricuspid valve repair/replacement at UIHC on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.
Heart Surgery
For many people with sudden or hard-to-treat cardiovascular problems, heart surgery offers the best chance of recovery—and a second chance at life.
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Aortic Aneurysm Convergent Procedure ECMO: Heart and Lung Life Support Heart Surgery (Minimally Invasive) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) Structural Heart and Heart Valve Disease Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (MitraClip) Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000. The NCI designation recognizes our cancer center, and its research scientists, physicians, and other health care professionals, for their roles in advancing cancer research that impacts on our ability to prevent, detect, and treat our patients with cancer.
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Esophageal Cancer Lung Cancer Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma
Rehabilitation Therapies
Helping each person make the most of their functional abilities and improve their quality of life is the goal of our specially trained therapists and therapy assistants. We are committed to providing outstanding clinical care to every patient. We use treatments based on the most current research to get our patients back to the activities they enjoy.
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UI Organt Transplant Center surgeons
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Iowa's Only Blue Distinction Center® for Transplant
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Heart Surgery
University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s pediatric heart surgeons perform the full range of surgeries to treat patients with pediatric heart diseases and congenital heart defects.

Our Care Team

Adnan Al Ayoubi, MD, PhD portrait

Adnan
Al Ayoubi
MD, PhD

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.82 out of 5 (51 ratings)
Evgeny Arshava, MD, FACS portrait

Evgeny
Arshava
MD, FACS

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.67 out of 5 (140 ratings)
Mohammad Bashir, MBBS portrait

Mohammad
Bashir
MBBS

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.80 out of 5 (927 ratings)
Mohsen Karimi, MD, MS, MBA portrait

Mohsen
Karimi
MD, MS, MBA

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John C.
Keech
MD, FACS

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.80 out of 5 (666 ratings)
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Ali S.
Nasr
MD, PhD, FETCS, FACS

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Anthony L. Panos, MD portrait

Anthony L.
Panos
MD

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.78 out of 5 (357 ratings)
Kalpaj R. Parekh, MBBS portrait

Kalpaj R.
Parekh
MBBS

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.63 out of 5 (564 ratings)
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Arun K.
Singhal
MD, PhD

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.67 out of 5 (659 ratings)
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Anthony M.
Swatek
MD

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.80 out of 5 (156 ratings)
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Margery
Amelon
ARNP

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Melissa
Collier
ARNP

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Tina Davenport, ARNP portrait

Tina
Davenport
ARNP

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.67 out of 5 (82 ratings)
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Randi J.
Key
ARNP

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Schafer
ARNP, MSN, BSN, ADN

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Schmitz
ARNP

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Stevens
ARNP

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Tvedte
ARNP

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DeJaynes
PA-C

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Lala
PA-C

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  • Kelley McLaughlin, RN
  • Joan Ricks-McGillin, RN
  • Hannah Radosevich, RN, BSN
  • Jerri Ranson, RN, BSN

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Locations and Offices

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
John W. Colloton Pavilion (JCP)
Level 4, Elevator H
1-319-356-2456
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CVICU
In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Heart and Vascular Center
4800 John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Level 4, Elevator I
1-319-356-7102
Clinic
UI Heart and Vascular Center Interior location image at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Rehabilitation Therapy - Pulmonary
0714 John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Lower Level, Elevator I
1-319-356-2663
Clinic
Rehabilitation Therapy- Pulmonary
In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Iowa River Landing - Floor 3
Third Floor
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
Lobby photo of the third floor of Iowa River Landing
In Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241

Patient Stories

Lung transplant allows mom to see her kids grow up
November 26, 2024
A young mother who prayed for her kids to remember her now celebrates 13 years post-transplant  
Melanie Putnam and family
Robotic surgery now an option for myasthenia patients needing thymectomy
October 29, 2018
Brooklyn Wexell, a 23-year-old teacher from Cambridge, Illinois, didn’t want to have surgery. But when Evgeny Arshava, MD, FACS, a cardiothoracic surg...
Brooklyn Wexell speaks with her physician

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