Heart and Thoracic Surgery
Quality Matters
Since 1988, thousands of Minnesotans have received unparalleled care from heart surgeons at CentraCare’s Heart & Vascular Center, allowing them to get back to normal activities quickly with a more healthy heart.
Why Choose CentraCare For Your Heart Surgery?
Quality Outcomes
In 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center 35th in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery.
In 2018, our program received the top rating from Consumer Reports for open heart surgery, which includes heart bypass and aortic valve replacement. CentraCare earned the highest rating in both areas, becoming the only hospital in the Midwest to earn top scores in both categories. The program was one of only 18 hospitals nationwide to earn this distinction.
Range of Services
Our heart program covers a range of services, including:
- Surgical consultation
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement
- Thoracic aneurysm repair
