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# West Virginia University Heart & Vascular Institute
## West Virginia University Heart & Vascular Institute
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Led by a team of highly esteemed , , interventional radiologists, cardiac electrophysiologists, and vascular surgeons, the heart and vascular programs at West Virginia University and WVU Medicine are renowned as some of the top programs in the United States.
Our primary objective is to deliver exceptional heart and vascular care to our patients. To achieve this, we attract the most exceptional physicians from around the country – individuals who are often acknowledged as leaders in their respective specialties; we heavily invest in state-of-the-art technology; we practice and frequently pioneer the latest techniques in heart and vascular care; and we prioritize achieving excellent quality outcomes above all else.
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# Yale New Haven Health Heart & Vascular Center
## Yale New Haven Health Heart & Vascular Center
Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) is widely recognized for its exceptional care and treatment options for individuals with heart valve disease. We are dedicated to providing outstanding care, and this commitment is reflected in our comprehensive  program available at Bridgeport and Yale New Haven hospitals.
Our range of advanced valve procedures includes robotic-assisted mitral valve repair,  using MitraClip®, and . Yale New Haven Hospital is the sole facility in New England to offer robotic-assisted mitral valve repair using the da Vinci Xi® robotic surgical system.
Additionally, we are among the select few hospitals in the United States that perform the AVNeo™ (Ozaki) procedure, utilizing the patient's own tissue to create a new aortic valve. The minimally invasive TAVR and transcatheter mitral valve replacement procedures allow for valve replacement without the need for open-heart surgery. Our expert cardiac physicians at Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital have performed the highest number of  surgeries in Connecticut, achieving exceptional outcomes. Moreover, we provide valve-sparing root replacement, bicuspid aortic valve repair, and clinical trials for transcatheter tricuspid valve therapy. (All mentioned trademarks belong to their respective owners.)
At our Heart and Vascular Center, heart valve patients receive a patient-centered approach to care, with a strong emphasis on achieving successful surgical outcomes. Our nurse coordinators collaborate closely with patients, their families, and the physician teams.
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# About Dr. Marc Gerdisch, Heart Surgeon
Dr. Marc Gerdisch is a renowned heart surgeon who practices at  in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is an expert in , mitral valve repair and reconstruction,  and root surgery, redo cardiac surgeries, and complex multi-valve operations. He is also a pioneer in cardiac tissue regeneration, next-generation heart valves, and .
Dr. Gerdisch graduated from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 1987 and completed his residency and fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He is the chief of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, co-director of the Heart Valve Center and Atrial Fibrillation Program at Franciscan St. Francis Health and a senior partner with Cardiac Surgery Associates. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, and the Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Gerdisch has performed over 6,000 cardiac surgeries, of which 4,000 involved heart valve procedures. He has achieved many firsts in the field of cardiac surgery, such as being the first in the United States to implant the On-X Aortic Prosthetic Valve with Anatomic Sewing Ring, the first in the world to repair heart valves using cutting-edge technology to allow the heart to naturally regrow tissue, and among the first in the nation to treat patients with the FDA-approved ****.
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Cardiac and thoracic surgeons specialize in treating diseases affecting the chest, lungs, esophagus, and heart. Although these surgeons have the same general training and are certified by the same board, they treat different patients. Cardiac surgeons treat heart problems, including heart disease, heart transplants, and heart failure. Thoracic surgeons treat issues of the lungs, such as lung cancer or emphysema.
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|  | Dr. Christopher L. Fellows |  |  | Virginia |
|  | Dr. Jorge Rafael Rabaza |  |  | Florida |
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