Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Riley's Cardiac Specialists are among the nation's most experienced and most respected. They have earned an international reputation for their pioneering skills and excellence. The size of Riley's cardiac team, coupled with the large volume of patients treated, has resulted in a level of expertise and standard of care not found elsewhere in the state or the nation. For comparable patients, the overall mortality rate remains among the best, according to national and international peer-reviewed journals.

With 50 years of experience treating children and performing more than 650 pediatric heart surgeries and catheter-based interventions annually, Riley's cardiac team has vast experience in repairing the congenital abnormalities of the heart. Riley cardiac surgeons perform all open and closed heart procedures, and are at the forefront of developing and evaluating new techniques. Riley's cardiac team continues to expand the treatment options - surgical repair, minimally invasive surgical techniques, catheter-based interventions, non-invasive procedures and medical device implants, including novel mechanical heart support therapies.