About us
The Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute excels at the repair and replacement of heart valves. Recognized around the world for the volume of procedures performed, expertise and success, valve surgery has become a routine practice at our Institute. We treat more cardiac patients than any other hospital in the nation. In 2011 alone our surgeons repaired or replaced more than 1,500 valves. Our award-winning cardiac care program has also earned its solid reputation as a comprehensive training facility for visiting surgeons across the country and all over the globe.
According to the American Heart Association, approximately five million people are diagnosed with valve disease each year. Valve disease can develop before birth (congenital) or during one’s life. The Valve Center of Excellence is leading the field in ground-breaking techniques including minimally invasive and small incision. In addition, our Center serves as a training site for physicians from around the world. "Heart valve surgery can be extremely complex and the experience of the entire team is critical. We work together to ensure each patient receives optimal results and benefits from an unparalleled level of experience," says Valve Center of Excellence Medical Director Kevin Accola, MD
