UW Medicine Heart Institute

Our acclaimed team of clinicians are pioneers in groundbreaking treatments of complex heart problems and experts in cardiothoracic surgery. As a leading clinical trial participant, UW Medicine is at the forefront of innovating technology and advancing more effective treatments for your heart. With readily available appointments, multiple locations and one-time registration, we are here to help you get the care you need right away.

We have the most advanced imaging such as echocardiography MRI, CT scan and angiography all in one location, which allows us to provide informed choices in complex situations.

The UW Heart Institute was one of the first TAVR programs in the country and now leading the way with innovations in aortic valve preservation and replacement.

Our Multidisciplinary Thoracic Aortic Program and Structural Heart team review every patient with valvular disease to ensure the most effective treatment option is provided, including clinical trials not available elsewhere.

UW Medicine Heart Institute has assembled a special team of heart valve specialists that are committed to getting patients the best results. Our team consists of many leading surgeons and cardiologists that you can learn more about by clicking the links below:

Lara Oyetunji, MD

Christopher Burke, MD

Don Creighton, MD

Christine Chung, MD

Gabriel Aldea, MD

James McCabe, MD

David Mauchley, MD

To help you learn more about UW Medicine Heart Institute, here are references for you:

• Visit our website
• Valve preservation
• Cardiac surgery
• Interventional cardiology