Hello! My name is Dr. Gosta Pettersson and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Gothenburg University - Sweden in 1971.
To date, I have performed approximately 4,851 (average 441/year; through 2009 since at Cleveland Clinic) cardiac surgeries, of which 3,183 (average 289/year; through 2009 since at Cleveland Clinic) involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at hospitals including Cleveland Clinic.
I believe my greatest strength as a surgeon is:
"I have extensive experience with complex pathologies in very complex patients."
Specific to cardiac surgery, my specialties include:
Adult Congenital Heart Surgery, Aortic Valve Repair and Preservation (including remodeling and reimplantation) and Replacement
Surgery of the Thoracic Aorta, Surgical Treatment of Endocarditis, Homograft and Ross Procedure
Relative to heart valve research, I have the following interests:
Complex Operations - with Emphasis on Reoperations
Aortic Vale and Root Procedures with Emphasis on Valve Repair and Sparing Procedures
Endocarditis
I have relationships with each of the following insurance companies:
We accept most health insurance.
For more information: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/patients/billing_legal/insurance/default.aspx
To help you learn more about me, I have uploaded the video below. To watch the video, simply press the play button and please make sure the volume on your computer is turned up.
Here is what my patients say about me:
"Dr. Pettersson is an amazingly knowledgeable and thorough surgeon. He ans his staff were kind, patient, and as helpful as possible. My father spent a month at Cleveland Clinic after a number of unsuccessful surgeries elsewhere. We are beyond grateful to all who have allowed him to watch his grandchildren grow."
"While I had little interaction with my surgeon, Dr. Gosta Pettersson was extraodinarily competent and reassuring in every respect. The outcome was superb with very little discomfort and no complications thus far. I believe Dr. Pettersson is one of the main reasons Cleveland Clinic is first-rate. "
--Charles Bishop
Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 04/02/2010
"I went in for a valve replacement with a slight chance of a repair. I was very happy when I awoke and was informed that Dr. Pettersson was able to repair my severely regurgitating bicuspid aortic valve. When I asked Dr. P how long he expected it to last, he replied, "I hope the rest of your long life." I had just turned forty 2 months before my surgery and I am very active. It's been over 2 years and so far.....so good. I feel great and continue to be active. "
--keli coleman
Aortic Valve, Valve Repair, 02/03/2009
"The entire experience was positive and the care provided was superb. Dr. Pettersson is a tremendous surgeon and a good communicator with his patients. He has very good bedside manner. I am extremely happy with the results. Under similar circumstances, I would choose Dr. Pettersson again."
--Claude LaPerle
Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 01/20/2009
"Although Dr. Pettersson's personality and bedside manor are typical of a surgeon, his credentials and results speak volumes. I am very happy with the result of my surgery and if I needed another valve replacement I would most certainly have Dr. Pettersson as my surgeon, and the Cleveland Clinic my hospital of choice. The quality of care from this world class facility and surgeon are impressive (and I work in health care). Highest recommendation. "
--John Ottesen
Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 02/15/2008
"He is an excellent surgeon, highly spoken of by other surgeons and medical staff - who stated if they had to choose a surgeon for their family member he would be it. He is a personable guy as well."
--Chris Rockerd
Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 02/01/2008
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