About Dr. Joseph Bavaria,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Joseph Bavaria and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Tulane University in 1983. To date, I have performed approximately 9,000 cardiac surgeries, of which 6,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Jefferson Health. Read more...

28 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Bavaria

"Dr. Bavaria basically saved my life. His reputation as a renowned cardiac surgeon is well known.

From my first meeting with him to surgery he was direct, compassionate, and professional. Considering the seriousness of my situation I was reassured to have Dr. Bavaria in my corner.

Surgical results were a success and I am now recovering and grateful for second chances."

-- Michael Solis, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 05/15/2023

"Dr. Bavaria is outstanding! He explained very clearly what my surgery would entail. I was up and about feeling much better within a week and a half after my surgery."

-- Mark Siedlecki , Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Root Replacement, 03/15/2021

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Aortic valve repair and replacement surgery
  • Aortic root surgery
  • Bicuspid aortic valve repair and aneurysm surgery

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Cerebral complications during heart valve surgery and aortic surgery
  • Bicuspid aortic valve repair
  • Marfan's disease and genetic disorders with aortic root surgery

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Joseph Bavaria, heart surgeon, graduated from Tulane University in 1983.

After medical school, Dr. Bavaria completed a General Surgery Residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. He also completed a Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1992.

Dr. Bavaria is the Executive Director of the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute and Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Health.

Dr. Bavaria is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. During his career, Dr. Bavaria has received several awards and special credentials including:

* President, Thoracic Surgery Foundation
* Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
* Past President, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2016)
* Chairman, STS/ACC TVT Registry Steering Committee

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with Dr. Joseph Bavaria, MD

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The office of Dr. Bavaria is located at 1101 Chestnut Street, Honickman Center Floor 9, Philadelphia, PA 19107. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Page last updated: August 25, 2025