Heart and vascular surgery care in Oklahoma
When you have a heart condition, surgery may be recommended as part of your care plan. Cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists at Ascension St. John deliver surgical treatments to help open clogged arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and more. Whenever possible, your doctor uses minimally invasive, catheter-based surgery. But sometimes open-heart surgery is recommended.
Each appointment starts with a conversation between you and your heart surgeon. We listen to your concerns and answer your questions. Then, we work with you on a surgical care plan that’s right for you – from surgery to recovery and cardiac rehabilitation.
Our heart surgeons specialize in:
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortic dissection repair
- Arrhythmia surgery
- Atrial appendage ligation
- Atrial and septal defect closure
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Leg and arm arterial bypass surgery
- Valve repair and replacement
Your surgical care team also provides care for lung cancer and other thoracic conditions using traditional, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery. Thoracic procedures include:
- Lobectomy
- Mediastinoscopy
- Pneumonectomy
- Thoracoscopy
- Thoracotomy
A multispecialty team, dedicated to your heart care
When you choose Ascension St. John for your heart surgery, you have an experienced team dedicated to your care. Your multispecialty care team may include a cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, dietitian, nurse practitioner, social worker and more. Your specialists and care team collaborate, working together with you and for you.
Minimally invasive surgery may be an option for your care, often meaning a shorter recovery time and lower risk of infection. If open-heart surgery is recommended as part of your care plan, our surgeons have the expertise to provide the advanced heart care you need. Together, your team of doctors delivers advanced heart and vascular care to help improve your heart function.
Get a second opinion from a cardiovascular surgeon
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and cardiovascular care plan is right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension St. John. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options for heart surgery. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized heart care plan.
When you are facing a new diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. If you are looking for a second opinion for advanced heart care, our cardiologists can also connect you with the right specialists for minimally invasive surgery, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Our heart and vascular specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national care team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
GET A SECOND OPINION - 918-712-3366
Refer your patient to a heart surgeon
Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our heart surgeons start by listening to fully understand your patient’s needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To make a doctor referral, please call 918-712-3366.