Advanced Surgical Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
For more than 60 years, our Heart Surgery Clinic has been recognized worldwide for groundbreaking research, quality care and positive patient outcomes. Our heart surgery program provides you with the latest and most innovative surgical treatment of heart disease.
Our Doctors
Our Advanced Practice Providers
Care and Treatment
Heart Surgery at Stanford Health Care: 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 research 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 research.
- 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 Stanford Health Care
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:
Our Patients
Repairing the Mitral Valve and Improving Quality of Life: Mia's Journey
Mia underwent surgery for mitral valve repair at Stanford Health Care in 2021. Now, she is leading a healthy life with a strong heart thanks to Stanford Medicine cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Joseph Woo, who repaired her mitral valve.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care 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.
For Patients
Stanford Health Care 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. Learn more about preparing for a hospital stay, billing and financial services, and our other support programs in Patients & Visitors.
INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS
Phone: +1-650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordmed.org
Call us to make an appointment
For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For 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.
HOW TO REFER
To refer a patient, please call: 650-724-7500.
Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records
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