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.
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery can fix problems in the heart valves and arteries, restore blood flow or replace a diseased heart altogether.
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery can fix problems in the heart valves and arteries, restore blood flow or replace a diseased heart altogether.
A full spectrum of surgical care
Comprehensive Diagnostics
Comprehensive Diagnostics
Specialized Cardiac Surgeons
Specialized Cardiac Surgeons
Our team of surgeons are board certified specialists driving clinical and research innovation as well as educating the next generation. This level of expertise allows our team to perform advanced treatments not available anywhere else in the region. Learn how to prepare for your cardiac surgery.
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Specialists
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Specialists
Our entire team of ICU experts are board certified in intensive care, ensuring that your care from pre-op to post-op is managed by experts.
Common conditions and symptoms treated
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disease
- Aortic disease (dissection and aneurisms)
- Congenital heart disease
- Heart failure
- Transplantation
Meet our cardiac surgeons
Gabriel Aldea, MD, FACS, FACC
Gabriel Aldea, MD, FACS, FACC
A nationally recognized leader in cardiac valve replacement and repair, management of aortic aneurysm, and minimally invasive valve and aortic therapies.
Christopher Ryan Burke, MD
Christopher Ryan Burke, MD
Specializes in the treatment of complex thoracic aortic disease, especially thoracic aortic aneurysms and aortic valve pathology.
Shakirat “Lara” Oyetunji, MD, MPH
Shakirat “Lara” Oyetunji, MD, MPH
Specializes in the treatment of all adult general cardiac surgical diseases. Dr. Oyetunji is passionate about global public health and leads UW Medicine partnerships to develop sustainable surgical programs.
The Cardiac Surgery Team
The Cardiac Surgery Team
Our heart surgeons are well-known experts in fixing heart problems surgically, with a patient survival rate nearly two times higher than the national average.
Common procedures and treatments performed
- Aortic valve replacement or repair
- Catheter based surgery
- Heart repair
- Transplant
- Atrial fibrillation surgery (MAZE)
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Mitral valve repair
- Ventricular assist device implantation
Featured Location: Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake
The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake provides a full range of heart healthcare and prevention services. Our services include general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs), adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, cardiovascular genetics and other advanced services.