Abilene
Andrea Hanshew, PA
Kristen Martinez, PA-C
Marcus Spencer, PA-C
If your non-invasive cardiologist determines that surgery is necessary, you may be referred to a cardiovascular surgeon. These specialists perform surgery on the heart and blood vessels to repair damage caused by diseases or disorders of the cardiovascular system. Our surgeons have access to state-of-the-art surgery suites which combine sophisticated real-time imaging systems for catheter-based procedures with the equipment and sterility of traditional operating rooms.
Surgeons can perform high-risk minimally invasive procedures and switch to open surgery within minutes without moving the patient. The hybrid strategy combines Cath Lab treatments with those traditionally available only in the operating room, to offer patients the best therapies for any cardiovascular issue.
Our cardiovascular surgeons treat a multitude of conditions and perform many complex procedures, including:
Endovascular and Open Treatment of Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Endarterectomy(removal of plaque and repair of carotid artery)
Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Chest Disease Diagnosis and Management
Open Surgery for Biopsy and Resection of Lung Tumors
Bypass Surgery to Improve Leg Circulation