Hello! My name is Dr. Paul Massimiano and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Georgetown Medical School in 1978.
To date, I have performed approximately 6,000 cardiac surgeries, of which 2,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at hospitals including Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center.
I believe my greatest strength as a surgeon is:
"Valve Repair"
Specific to cardiac surgery, my specialties include:
Mitral Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
I have relationships with each of the following insurance companies:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Cigna
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. Paul Massimiano performed a minimally invasive mitral valve repair on me. It was a difficult repair. The outcome, however, was excellent. I was out of the ICU in 12 hours and released from the hospital in less than 3 days. We are all pleased with the results. Dr. Massimiano was not chatty but answered all of my questions with thoughtful responses. His staff was quick to return phone calls and emails to me. The nurses and hospital staff held Dr. Massimiano in as high regard as do I. "
--Donald Cohen
Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 06/22/2011
"Excellent bedside manner. Dr Massimiano kept me completely informed as to the planned procedure, reasons for this approach, and the expected results and recover. All indications are my surgery is 100% successful. Doctor is highly respected by the INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute nurses and hospital staff. Hospital staff was always professional and helpful with me and my family with no issues."
--Willard Mercer
Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Mini-Thoracotomy / Port Access, 11/09/2010
"Dr. Massimiano gave my wife and I a clear overview of the procedure to be performed, and he checked in with me the day after the surgery. I was very pleased with his skill and professionalism."
--Anthony Barkume
Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Mini-Thoracotomy / Port Access, 04/05/2010
"Dr. Massimiano repaired my Mitral Valve Prolapse (Minimally Invasive Procedure) and had me home within 24hrs, I am extremely grateful to him and happy with the results. I feel as good as new. He and his PA were outstanding with both pre-op and post-op instruction and care."
--Kevin Delli-Colli
Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 05/20/2009
"I originally wanted to have the robotic surgery, but after meeting Dr. Massimiano, he said he could do the surgery minimally invasive w/o the robot. Outstanding. Before the surgery, my surgeon explained exactly what he was going to do in terms both myself and my husband could understand. Everyone at the hospital (INOVA Fairfax) were wonderful, cannot say enough. Everything went as planned, was eating the very next day after surgery. Had me sitting up, and walking. Dr. Massimiano, his staff as well as the hospital staff were beyond words....outstanding. Yes I was happy w/ the results....couldn't not have gone better, smoother. I ended up w/ a 3-4 inch scar on my right side - no bones had to be broken. I consider myself very blessed and recovery has been extremely easy for me. I'm back to work full time and working out both at rehab and at home."
--Sherri Hendry
Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 01/07/2009
"Dr. Massimiano has the best bedside manner I have ever experienced. He is a knowledgeable and calming surgeon who inspires confidence. I was discharged after one day in the hospital. I am extremely happy with the result. "
--Michael Gnatek
Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 11/25/2008
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and my practice. To contact me about your heart valve disorder, please click here.
