30 years of caring for Waco hearts
February 3, 2026
Since returning home in 1996, Donald “Jeff” Young, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas, has provided decades of advanced cardiovascular care to the community.
Cardiology
Choose Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas to be your first choice – from heart and vascular screenings to surgery.
Cardiology care in Waco
Choose Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas to be your first choice – from heart and vascular screenings to surgery.
Leading the way in heart care for Waco
Ascension Providence is leading the way in heart care in Waco, providing advanced care for a full range of heart conditions. From preventative screenings to life-saving treatments, our specialists use the latest technology and personalized care plans to help you achieve better heart health.
Every appointment starts with a conversation. Your care team takes the time to listen and answer all your questions — so you get a personalized care plan.
A heart scan could save your life
A heart scan is a quick, painless way to detect early signs of heart disease before symptoms appear. If you have risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history, this simple test could prevent a heart attack. Take control of your heart health today.
To schedule a calcium score, please call 254-751-4624.
A referral is needed for more advanced heart scans. Find a specialist.
Know the symptoms of a cardiac emergency
The symptoms of an aneurysm may look like other health conditions or problems. Some aneurysms can cause pain in the abdomen, chest, lower back, or groin area. The pain may be severe pain in the back of the abdomen may mean the aneurysm is about to burst. You may also experience a pulsing feeling, like a heartbeat, in the abdomen. Other symptoms may include severe headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbance and loss of consciousness.
If you're feeling the symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, or pain in the neck, jaw or arms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery, where it suddenly blocks blood flow.
Common symptoms include:
- Chest pain
- Coughing or coughing up blood
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
- Fast heart rate or irregular heartbeat
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
A stroke can result if the narrowing of the carotid arteries is severe enough that blood flow is blocked. It can block blood flow to the brain if a piece of plaque breaks off.
It’s important to remember the signs of a stroke with the acronym “B.E. F.A.S.T.”
- Balance changes or loss of balance
- Eyes and vision changes
- Face drooping or numbness
- Arm weakness
- Speech that is slurred
- Time, get help immediately
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
Conditions, tests and treatments
Advanced heart care close to home
If you are looking for a cardiologist or a second opinion on a diagnosis or your care plan, we can help. You’ll find that managing long-term and chronic heart care needs is easier with a team ready to support you.
Refer your patient to Ascension Providence
Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our doctors start by listening to fully understand your patient’s needs and to develop an individualized care plan.
If you are experiencing chest pain, especially in combination with jaw or arm pain, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting or difficulty breathing, you might be having a heart attack. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
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