Scripps Health has long been recognized as a leader in cardiovascular care, distinguished by our renowned specialists, advanced technology and landmark research. Among these specialists are the dedicated and highly experienced surgeons of Scripps Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group. These physicians perform some of the most innovative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery options, including robotic surgery.

Our physicians have performed more cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries than any other surgical group in San Diego, making Scripps Health the premier choice for cardiovascular and lung care.

Cardiovascular and thoracic procedures performed by the group include:

Cardiac Surgery

• Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG): surgery designed to re-route blood and oxygen due to a blockage in the normal pathway
• Valve repair and replacement, including percutaneous aortic valve implant
• Robotic surgery for coronaries and valves
• Atrial and ventricular septal defect repairs: holes or defects in the heart’s chambers
• Aneurysm surgery: a procedure to repair a balloon in the wall of an artery due to a weakened portion of the blood vessel
• Cardiac arrhythmia surgery, including Maze procedure

Thoracic Surgery

• Lung resection: surgery to repair or remove a portion of the lung
• Lung biopsy: the removal of a small portion of the lung to check for disease
• Lung reduction: surgical removal of diseased lung tissue to allow healthy lung tissue to function better
• Mediastinoscopy: an instrument is inserted into the neck to help a surgeon better see the structure of the lungs
• Lung pleurodesis: a procedure to adhere the membranes around the lung together to prevent the buildup of fluid between tissue
• Lung decortication: a surgical peeling of the lining of the lung to improve lung expansion
• Bleb resection/stapling: the stapling of a bubble on the lung surface to prevent leakage and improve lung function
• Pericardial window: an opening made between the ribs to drain fluid that has accumulated around the heart
• Trachea and esophagus surgery: surgery to correct conditions of the trachea and esophagus
• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS): surgery on the lungs performed with the aid of an endoscope

For more information

For more about the Scripps Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group call 1-877-707-7073, or read more about our cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons.

We have three office locations at Scripps hospital campuses throughout San Diego:

• Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
  9850 Genesee Ave., Ste. 560
  La Jolla, CA 92037

• Scripps Green Hospital
  10666 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
  La Jolla, CA 92037

• Scripps Mercy Hospital
  4033 Third Ave., Ste. 210
  San Diego, CA 92103