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Meet Dr. Steven Boyce
Silver Spring, MD
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Meet Dr. Steven Boyce

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Hello! My name is Dr. Steven Boyce and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1981. To date, I have performed approximately over 11,500 cardiac surgeries, of which over 1,200 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at White Oak Medical Center. Read more...

I believe my greatest strength is my vast experience in heart surgery. Having performed over 11,500 heart surgeries, I focus on the whole-person, not just their physical health but their mental and spiritual health as well. These are equally important to someone’s overall health and allow me to provide the best care and help my patients live longer and healthier lives.

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Meet Dr. Steven Boyce
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Ana Brusso writes, "Hello Maria and welcome. You are right “thank God” you can now do something about it. Will pray for your successful surgery and speedy and smooth recovery. God bless you"

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Ana Brusso writes, "Hello Beth, welcome. Wishing your upcoming surgery will go well and recovery is smooth. Let us know how it went. God bless you"

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Ana Brusso writes, "Hello George and welcome. Keep on writing"

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Postoperative day 10

Feeling good and able to be up and around. Skin glue is intact. Only mild soreness. No pain medication has been needed. The regional sternal block by Dr. Hoffman the ... Read more

Feeling good and able to be up and around. Skin glue is intact. Only mild soreness. No pain medication has been needed. The regional sternal block by Dr. Hoffman the anesthesiologist lasted during my hospital stay. I haven’t needed anything for pain.

Ana Brusso Hi Eric, congratulations on your recent surgery. I hope you continue to have a smooth recovery. Please keep us updated on your progress. Blessings

Marie Myers Welcome to the recovery side! The sternal block sounds like a great idea. Wonder if that is commonplace?

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Gregg Gill writes, "Hi Charles,

Just went through a similar situation myself. Original valve and aortic root replacement in 2011 and discovered I needed the valve replaced again plus I had an infection in the root graft. Had the surgery at Northwestern in November and went with the Edwards valve which I was told should last up to 20 years (I am 54 now). Doing great and am already back to my similar workouts. Plan on having a TAVR done if/when this one gives out when I am in my 70s...let me know if you have any questions."

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Hello all. I'm heading in to have my heart catheterization later this morning. This will bring me closer to my Valve replacement surgery, however I still don't have a firm date ... Read more

Hello all. I'm heading in to have my heart catheterization later this morning. This will bring me closer to my Valve replacement surgery, however I still don't have a firm date with Covid protocols needing to be followed for the scheduling of surgeries.
Have a great day!

Susan Lynn Good luck, Joe! Please keep us posted! You've got this!

Steven Methot All the best Joe, it's a strange experience but not one you have to fear.

Marie Myers May your test go well!

Craig Cole Best wishes for an uneventful procedure and good results! Heart cath is a piece of cake!

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Had my AVR Surgery by Drs. Unai and Petterrsson rat the Cleveland Clinic on Friday and just got to their step down unit last night from ICU so o couldn’t write until now. They ... Read more

Had my AVR Surgery by Drs. Unai and Petterrsson rat the Cleveland Clinic on Friday and just got to their step down unit last night from ICU so o couldn’t write until now. They performed the Ozaki procedure, which is relatively new here but used almost exclusively by Dr. Ozaki and other cardio thoracic surgeons in Japan with great results. Instead of using a cow valve, they fashion a custom valve from the pericardium of your own heart. The projected result is the shelf life of the mechanical valve without the blood thinners necessary due to the non-calcification of the valve!
Feeling somewhat sore but ready to start thread today!