Cardiac Surgery

As heart surgery has evolved over the years, our cardiac surgery program has remained at the forefront of innovation and the latest in minimally invasive procedures. We’re leaders in performing complex cardiac surgeries that deliver consistently exceptional outcomes for our patients.

We perform a wide array of cardiac surgery procedures, including:

John Muir Health Named a Top 10 Hospital Nationally for Coronary Bypass Surgery (CABG)

  • Our Concord Medical Center has been recognized by the U.S. Government as a top ten hospital nationally for coronary bypass surgery outcomes for two years in a row.

  • Within California, we rank among the top 4 out of 120 licensed hospitals for isolated CABG surgery by the California Cardiovascular Outcomes Reporting Program. Learn more.

  • Earned distinguished 3-star rating from Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for our patient care and outcomes in isolated CABG procedures, placing us among the elite for heart bypass surgery in the U.S. and Canada.

  • These prestigious rankings mean that our patients have better survival rates, fewer complications and generally experience a smoother recovery. 

Meet Our Cardiac Surgery Team

What Sets Us Apart

  • A multidisciplinary team of cardiovascular experts collaborates on each patient’s case to come up with the best treatment plan that will help ensure the best possible outcomes

  • Surgical team includes board-certified cardiac anesthesiologists who are specially trained in providing high-quality care for complex heart surgeries

  •  Patient navigators to help guide you through your care journey, from consult to recovery and beyond

  • Post surgery care provided in our dedicated cardiac ICU by a team that includes cardiac intensivists, as well as cardiac nurses who are Magnet® recognized for their nursing excellence

  • Consistently top-ranked outcomes in cardiac surgery

  • Our Concord Medical Center is Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence and quality care

Patient Testimonials

 Join us in celebrating our patients' recovery and the exceptional work of our cardiovascular team. Learn more.