Healthcare Services Find a Doctor Locations Patient Portal Research & Education menu MedStar Health Healthcare Services Heart and Vascular Heart and Vascular Browse this page Overview Heart & Vascular Specialties Specialized Programs & Services Treatments Conditions Providers Risk Assessment Patient Stories Research Residencies & Fellowships Case Studies Publication Featured News Related Services Ask MHVI Our heart and vascular experts provide world-class heart and vascular care Our heart and vascular teams have more than 170 specialists across 10 MedStar Health hospitals as well as physicians’ offices throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area and Central Maryland. Our widespread network gives our patients access to the most advanced care close to where they live and work. Our surgical specialties include: Cardiac surgery: Correcting heart conditions using a range of surgical options, from minimally invasive to traditional procedures, heart transplants, and ventricular assist devices. Vascular surgery: At the forefront of advanced surgeries for common and complex conditions that affect a patient’s blood vessels. For more than 60 years, we have been the premier destination in our region for world-class heart and vascular care, also called cardiovascular care. Serving you as a national leader in the diagnosis, treatment and research of cardiovascular disease, our comprehensive capabilities enable us to diagnose and treat even the most complex conditions of the heart and vascular system. Read our Cardiovascular Performance & Outcomes Booklet MedStar Washington Hospital Center Top 5% of cardiac surgery programs in the U.S. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report Top 50 cardiology and heart surgery programs for 2020-2021 Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “high performing” hospital for heart surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and aortic surgery MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “high performing” hospital for heart surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and aortic surgery At a glance We annually perform 2,300 heart surgeries annually 5,000 vascular procedures annually 5,000 electrophysiology procedures annually 12,000 cardiac catheterizations annually Research 120 active clinical trials Access 50+ care sites across Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia Distinct advantages High volumes make us one of the busiest heart programs in the nation. Unique alliance with Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, the #1 heart program in the nation. Extensive research through the MedStar Cardiovascular Research Network. Academic teaching programs with Georgetown University School of Medicine. Advanced cardiovascular programs for diagnosing and treating even the most complex conditions. State-of-the-art facilities deliver the highest quality cardiovascular care and achieve the best patient outcomes. The region’s only 24/7 emergency transport team through MedSTAR Rapid Transport. Learn More Heart and vascular specialties Advanced Heart Failure Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiac Imaging Cardiac Surgery Cardiology Cardio-Oncology Interventional Cardiology Sports and Performance Cardiology Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Specialized programs and services Adult Congenital Program Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardio-genetics Complex Aortic Program Complex Arrhythmia Program Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation Heart Transplants Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic Palliative Care Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic Structural Heart and Valve Disease Program Vein Program Ventricular Assist Devices Women's Heart Health Program Innovative cardiovascular treatments Aneurysm Surgery Cardiac Ablation Heart Transplant Limb Salvage Mitrial Valve Disease Treatments Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR) Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) WATCHMAN TM Device (Left Atrial Appendage Closure) See all Tests & Treatments Treating heart and vascular conditions from the common to the complex Angina/Chest Pain Aortic Aneurysm Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB) Congenital Heart Defects and Diseases Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure Heart Valve Disease Spider and Varicose Veins See all Conditions Our providers We’re 170 of the most experienced, highly trained, passionately dedicated heart and vascular doctors in the region. Meet Our Providers Risk Assessment Coronary Calcium Scoring – option available to schedule a test Heart Aware Quiz Women’s Heart Health Risk Assessment Patient stories Previous 1 / 2 Next "Courage and expertise team up to save a life" Katina Williams finally got what she prayed for: a new heart, and second chance at life. "Tim Heely On a New Mission" All MedStar Health Heart and Vascular Patient Stories Cardiovascular research Cardiovascular Research Network Cardiovascular Core Lab Residencies and fellowships Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Interventional Radiology Residency Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Integrated Residency Sharing our experiences to help other physicians care for their patients We’ve been a national leader in research, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease for more than 60 years. These case studies evaluate the tests, therapies and technologies we’ve developed and refined over the years to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Case Studies Cardiovascular Physician publication MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute publishes a quarterly magazine that shares clinical, research, and educational information in all of the specialties and subspecialties of cardiovascular care. Read Past Publications Featured news September 14, 2021 MedStar Health FDA Approved Treatment for Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation September 08, 2021 MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist Brian Case All MedStar Health Heart and Vascular News Related services Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Cardiac Diagnostic Tests Electrophysiology Lab Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Primary Care Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Radiology and Imaging Telehealth Read our Cardiovascular Performance & Outcomes Booklet Ask MHVI Have questions for our heart and vascular specialists? 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