Heart and Vascular Surgery Clinic in Pleasanton
Part of Cardiovascular Health
Leaders in Heart and Vascular Surgery in Pleasanton
The Stanford Heart and Vascular Surgery Clinic in Pleasanton delivers complete care, including the full spectrum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries and procedures. Our care teams provide data-driven, evidence-based treatments for common and complex heart and vascular conditions, personalized to your needs and designed to help you get back to living your best life as soon as possible.
What We Offer You for Heart and Vascular Surgery Clinic
- Internationally recognized expertise in treating both common and complex heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), heart failure, and arrhythmias.
Go to Conditions Treated - Personalized treatment using advanced technology and emphasizing minimally invasive approaches to help speed healing. Go to Treatments
- Clinical trials of promising therapies and techniques, providing you early access to new treatment options, when appropriate. Go to Clinical Trials
- Team approach with experienced doctors and care team collaborating to provide excellent care and help you make informed choices. Go to Your Care Team
- Easy access to our conveniently located, state-of-the-art clinic. Go to Accessing Care
Our heart and vascular specialists treat all conditions involving the heart and vascular system.
We manage chronic, long-term issues, as well as problems that come on suddenly. Our doctors and supportive care specialists work closely with you to outline a treatment plan designed to help you manage symptoms and restore your quality of life.
The conditions we treat include:
World-class heart and vascular care close to home.
- Aortic aneurysm
- Aortic disease
- Carotid stenosis
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
- Varicose veins
- Venous insufficiency
- Venous stenosis
Our team specializes in diagnosing heart and vascular diseases then delivering compassionate care and innovative treatments, even for conditions once thought to be untreatable. Our doctors actively research new approaches to heart and vascular care, and use their research discoveries to improve your treatment options.
We offer the full range of treatments, emphasizing the most conservative approach, including noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. In cases where surgery is needed, our surgeons use the latest equipment and technology available.
Data-driven, evidence-based treatments for common and complex heart and vascular conditions.
Diagnostics
Our goal is to ensure you receive the right diagnosis as quickly as possible, so we can provide the right treatment right away. Advanced technology, diagnostic techniques, and laboratory services enable us to pinpoint the cause of your condition and tailor a care plan to treat it.
Our diagnostic tools include:
- Cardiac catheterization lab
Evaluates your heart’s blood pressure and vessels. - Echocardiography
Enables doctors to view the size, shape, and performance of your heart. - Stress tests
For diagnosis of coronary artery disease and monitoring of heart health.
- Vascular imaging
Complete imaging capabilities, including ultrasound. - Vascular lab
Offers state-of-the-art noninvasive testing and same-day imaging appointments.
Heart Treatments
- Aortic valve surgery
Surgery to repair or replace an aortic valve that is not working correctly. - Arrhythmia surgery
A surgical procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. - Bloodless cardiac surgery
Bloodless surgery, also known as transfusion-free surgery, is a technique that uses no blood products or transfusions during surgery. - Congenital heart surgery
Corrective surgery to fix or treat a genetic heart defect. - Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
A surgical procedure used in which the blocked portion of the coronary artery is bypassed with another piece of blood vessel. - Heart surgery
Heart surgery is performed to correct problems in the heart valves and arteries, restore blood flow, or replace a diseased heart altogether. - Hybrid coronary revascularization
Hybrid coronary revascularization is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat coronary artery disease. Because it is minimally invasive, open heart surgery is not necessary. - Left ventricular remodeling/surgical ventricular restoration
A technique that provides the heart with a more normal shape after a heart attack, allowing it to pump blood more efficiently.
- Mechanical circulatory support (MCS)
A mechanical circulatory support device helps your heart function while you wait for a heart transplant. - Minimally invasive heart surgery
Surgeons make tiny chest incisions to access your heart through openings between the ribs. This approach is less invasive than traditional open heart surgery. - Myectomy/myotomy
A surgical treatment option that removes a portion of the enlarged heart wall. - Natural heart valve repair
This new technique preserves as much of the natural heart structure as possible and avoids the need for artificial devices. - Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)
A procedure used to relieve severe angina or chest pain in patients who aren't candidates for bypass surgery or angioplasty. - Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
A less invasive procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis, using an artificial aortic valve. - Valvular surgery
Heart valve surgery used to repair or replace diseased heart valves.
Vascular Treatments
- Aortic and arterial endovascular repair
Aneurysms or dissections of the aorta or arteries can be repaired without open surgery. - Ablation
A minimally-invasive non-surgical procedure used to treat many types of conditions. - Atherectomy
A minimally invasive surgical method of "shaving" plaque from an artery by a tiny device on the end of a catheter. - Balloon angioplasty
A procedure in which a small balloon is inflated inside a blocked artery to open the blocked area. - Carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS)
A procedure in which a temporary balloon is inserted and inflated in the carotid artery to open clogged arteries; the procedure is often combined with placement of a small metal stent in the artery. - Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
A type of surgery that is used to prevent strokes in people who have carotid artery disease. - Coronary artery stent
A procedure in which a tiny coil is expanded inside a blocked artery to open a blocked area and left in place to keep the artery open. - Endovascular stent graft
A stent graft placed within a damaged aorta without the use of open surgical repair. - Femoral popliteal bypass surgery
A surgical procedure used to treat femoral artery disease.
- Laser angioplasty
A procedure in which a laser is used to "vaporize" a blockage in an artery. - Percutaneous thrombectomy
A surgical procedure in which clotted blood is removed from the pulmonary arteries. - Sclerotherapy
By injecting unsightly veins with special solutions, we can make them much less noticeable — and sometimes they can disappear altogether. - Subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery
A minimally invasive surgical technique to treat chronic venous ulcers caused by perforating veins that may have been damaged due to deep vein thrombosis or chronic venous insufficiency. - Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
Surgical repair to treat an aneurysm (abnormal enlargement) of the abdominal aorta. - TransCarotid Artery Revascularization
TCAR is a procedure that allows your doctor to treat a narrowed carotid artery while reducing your risk of stroke. - Transilluminated powered phlebectomy
A vein removal procedure in which a bright light is used to illuminate the vein and a device is then passed through a tiny incision to remove the vein with suction. - Vein stripping
A surgical procedure to remove varicose veins. - Vena cava filter
A type of vascular filter implanted into the inferior vena cava (the large vein carrying blood from the lower body) to prevent pulmonary embolisms.
Clinical Trials
Open trials refer to studies currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants in the near future. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but similar studies may open in the future.
Our specialists deepen the understanding of heart care through research and clinical trials. These studies evaluate new medical techniques and technologies to diagnose, treat, or prevent cardiovascular conditions. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you have access to these exciting new approaches.
Your Care Team
Heart and vascular specialists excel in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions involving the heart and vascular system. Our team members are highly trained and experienced in providing advanced care for a wide range of disorders. Our doctors also help define national protocols for the treatment of cardiovascular disease through their clinical research and active participation in national medical associations
Your Doctors
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the heart, lungs, and other organs in the chest. These conditions include coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
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Vascular surgeons specialize in treating vascular disease (affecting the blood vessels) through a variety of advanced surgical and nonsurgical options. They also have special training in treating peripheral vascular disease (a disease of the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain).
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Physician assistants (PAs) are health professionals who practice medicine under a doctor's supervision in medical and surgical settings. They can perform routine exams, order lab work and X-rays, prescribe medicines, and counsel people about their health.
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Support Services
We offer a vast array of support services to help you to feel your best throughout your care, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
Convenient Care Where You Live and Work
The Heart and Vascular Surgery Clinic in Pleasanton provides seamless access to Stanford's comprehensive services — from diagnostic evaluation to treatment and follow-up – for the full range of heart and vascular conditions.
We participate in a wide range of insurance plans. View the list of insurance plans accepted by Stanford Health Care »
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- Insurance card
- A form of payment for any co-pays or deductibles
- One form of photo ID:
- Valid state-issued driver’s license
- Valid state-issued ID card
- Valid passport
- Valid U.S. military ID card
- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
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- Online:
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We offer a number of support services, including support groups, interpreter services, nutrition services, a health library, and a variety of classes and events. Learn more about our support services »
To determine if a clinical trial is right for you, talk to your doctor. He or she can refer you to a research coordinator for more information on studies that may be right for your specific condition.
You can also find the guidelines for who can participate in a particular clinical trial online. However, it is best to work with your doctor to decide the right care approach for your needs.
Many of our programs are available to international patients.
Our International Medicine Services team can help you find the right doctor, estimate medical costs, book travel, and get you information about Stanford programs and services.
Please call +1 650-723-8561 or email IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org to get started.
For Referring Physicians
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 Referring Physicians.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or e-mail the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org
For care involving the heart, call the Cardiac Surgery Clinic at 925-278-7017
For care involving the blood vessels, call the Vascular Care Clinic at 925-278-7010
If you are unsure of which number to call, please call either number and we will direct you to the proper appointment.