Physician Specialties

Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiac surgeons are physicians who have participated in residency and advanced fellowship training programs that specialize in cardiothoracic surgery. They have an in-depth understanding of cardiovascular and thoracic physiology and disease processes. Cardiac surgeons complete extensive clinical training that allows them to develop technical expertise in specialty operative procedures. Coronary artery bypass surgery, valvular heart disease repair, and replacement of the aortic or mitral valve are among the procedures the cardiac surgeon performs. A cardiac surgeon can become board certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery and critical care medicine.