Heart Surgery Clinic at VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto
Part of Heart Surgery Clinic
Advanced Surgical Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Our heart surgery program continues the legacy of Dr. Norman Shumway, who completed the first adult heart transplant in the U.S. in 1968. Our internationally recognized cardiac surgeons perform advanced surgical procedures and pioneer new ones, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
Our clinical excellence, combined with our ground-breaking research, makes us one of the top heart surgery programs in the nation.
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Phone: 650-493-5000
Our Doctors
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
VA Shuttle Service
The VA Shuttle is a weekday shuttle service that delivers convenient transportation for patients and others traveling directly between Stanford Hospital and the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, serving several stops in between along Welch Road. It is free and open to the general public.
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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