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.
For Cardiothoracic Surgery related requests:
1-319-356-7102
- For all other requests:
- 1-800-777-8442
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.
Thoracic Surgery
The Thoracic Surgery Program, part of the University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center at UI Hospitals & Clinics, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transplant Center
Iowa's Only Blue Distinction Center® for Transplant
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons repair conditions involving the heart, lungs, esophagus, and chest wall. They treat disorders like congenital heart defects and coronary artery repairs.
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