Heart Surgery
When you need heart surgery, you want a provider with a long track record of successful treatment. That’s what you’ll find at the Adventist HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at White Oak Medical Center. We’ve performed heart surgery longer than any other hospital in the Washington. D.C. region. Trust your heart and blood vessels to an expert, multidisciplinary team that prioritizes your safety and well-being.
Award-Winning Hospital
You’ll receive treatment known nationally for better health outcomes and fewer complications. White Oak Medical Center holds the highest possible rating for heart surgery from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. We earned three stars for our top performance in bypass surgery, aortic valve replacement and mitral valve surgery.
These awards place us among the elite in heart surgery in North America. Historically, just 4-8% of hospitals receive the three-star rating for aortic valve surgery; 6-10% of hospitals receive the distinction for bypass surgery.
We’ve earned three stars six years in a row because we’re committed to maintaining outstanding care for you.
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Adventist HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at White Oak Medical Center offers:
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
You have access to critical care specialists with advanced training and technology to help you recover in the hospital after heart surgery. Rest assured; cardiovascular critical care is available 24/7 at White Oak Medical Center. You’ll receive around-the-clock monitoring from specially trained nurses who respond to your needs as quickly as possible.
Your Surgery Team
You’ll be the focus of a surgical team that includes:
- Anesthesiologist – Prevents pain and monitors your vital signs during surgery
- Fellowship-trained cardiovascular surgeon – Has the highest level of training in your procedure
- Cardiologist – Oversees your heart health
- Nurses – Help you get ready for surgery and tend to your day-to-day needs in the hospital
- Nurse practitioners – Support your doctors in managing your care
- Technicians – Prepare the operating room and assist your surgeon and nurses
Faster Healing, Less Risk
Whenever possible, your surgeon will use minimally invasive techniques (small incisions). You’ll experience less pain and scarring and recover sooner.
Trust your care to the most experienced minimally invasive heart surgery team in the Washington, D.C. area. Over the last 20 years, our surgeons have done more than 1,000 minimally invasive surgeries.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
After surgery, your team helps you recover quickly and safely. Your doctor may recommend cardiac rehabilitation, a 12-week program that offers guided exercise and education tailored to your needs. You’ll learn how to safely regain strength and endurance and maintain your heart health for years to come.
