Focused on You
The Maine Medical Partners – Cardiovascular Surgery team is dedicated to ensuring that patients with heart problems receive the highest quality care from experienced heart surgeons. We work collaboratively to choose the least-invasive solutions possible and use the advanced surgical technologies to achieve the best outcomes. There are different types of surgeries to treat a variety of heart health problems. Your doctor may recommend heart surgery to:
- Repair or replace heart valves, which control blood flow through the heart
- Bypass blocked heart arteries
- Repair abnormal or damaged heart structures
- Implant medical devices that help control the heart rhythm or support heart function and blood flow
Department Programs:
Advances in Congenital Heart Treatments and Surgery
Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report has named Maine Medical Center as the top hospital in Maine for 2023-2024 for:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortic valve surgery
- Heart attack
- Heart bypass surgery
Next Steps for Patients
Provider Referrals
If you are a provider who would like to refer a patient for MaineHealth cardiovascular surgery services, please review our clinical guidelines and call 207-773-8161.
For access to a VAD expert 24/7/365, call 207-661-LVAD (5823) for consultations, trouble shooting, referrals or to request an educational outreach program.