Cardiac Surgery Program
The UCSF Cardiac Surgery Program offers a variety of advanced surgical methods to treat heart conditions. Our mission is to provide patients with minimally invasive options, so they have the best possible outcomes as well as shorter recovery times compared with traditional open-heart surgery.
In recent years, many minimally invasive techniques have emerged for treating cardiac valve disease. Our team includes surgeons with extensive training in these procedures, including special expertise in robot-assisted surgery. We offer the full range of minimally invasive approaches for heart valve repair and replacement, such as mitral valve repair and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. We also perform coronary artery bypass grafting and heart transplantation. Our surgeons have access to state-of-the-art technologies, making complex surgeries safer and more effective.
Being accessible to our patients is important to us. We offer telehealth visits to make it easier for patients who live outside the Bay Area to receive our care.
U.S. News & World Report ranks UCSF as one of the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac surgery. The cardiothoracic surgery team is also particularly proud that we consistently earn one of the highest patient satisfaction scores among specialty clinics at UCSF Health. Our patients are truly at the heart of everything we do.
Doctor referral required
Virtual visits
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Schedule a Telehealth Appointment
Many appointments with our clinic can easily be handled by video. To see your provider online instead of in person, just request a video visit and make sure you have a MyChart account. It’s easy to set up and we’re here to help!
Our locations (2)
Faster recovery, fewer risks with robot-assisted surgery
At UCSF, we perform complex, delicate procedures with a minimally invasive approach. Our surgeons use the Da Vinci Xi system, the most sophisticated technology available.
Aortic stenosis
Watch UCSF Health's chief of cardiothoracic surgery discuss the condition and the treatments we offer.
Mitral valve regurgitation
Learn more about the condition, its subtypes and the treatment options we offer at UCSF Health.
Our team
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Tom C. Nguyen
MD, FACS, FACC
Cardiac surgeon -
Ramin Beygui
MD, FACS
Cardiac surgeon -
Marko Boskovski
MD, MHS, MPH
Cardiac surgeon -
Tobias Deuse
MD
Cardiac and transplant surgeon -
Amy Fiedler
MD
Cardiac surgeon -
Arthur Hill
MD, FACC, FACS
Cardiac surgeon -
Teng C. Lee
MD, FACS
Cardiac surgeon -
Jason W. Smith
MD
Cardiac and transplant surgeon -
Georg Wieselthaler
MD
Cardiac and transplant surgeon -
Stephanie Hwang
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Jane Lee
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Lisa Tanimune
PA-C
Physician assistant
A day in the life of a UCSF heart surgeon
U.S. News rankings
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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One of the nation’s best in cardiology & heart surgery
Accreditations & memberships
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database
Our team participates in this national database, established in 1989 with a mission to improve care quality and patient safety. It's considered the gold standard for clinical data registries, which are used to improve patient outcomes.
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International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
Our surgeons are members of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, an organization of surgical centers focused on patient outcomes, surgical techniques and development of less invasive forms of surgery.
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Heart Valve Society
The Heart Valve Society maintains collaborative international research networks with the goal of improving research on heart valve disease. Our surgeons participate to stay up to date on the latest innovative care for these conditions.
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
