As a university medical center, UC Irvine Healthcare cares for a high-risk patient population, usually patients with extensive coronary artery disease, complex valve disorders, cardiac arrhythmias and/or advanced heart failure. Despite the complexity of the caseload, UC Irvine consistently achieves a superb mortality rate that is below the national average. The cardiothoracic surgery team is part of the Cardiovascular Center at UC Irvine, which seamlessly integrates and coordinates care with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiology. As a result, UC Irvine has become a top choice for physicians who wish to refer their patients with complex heart and lung conditions to a higher level care.

The advanced imaging and surgical systems in the UC Irvine Douglas Hospital allow our patients to undergo procedures that are not only more efficient, but also less traumatizing to organs and tissues. The expertise of our surgeons, combined with leading-edge technologies, translates into shorter hospital stays and better outcomes for our patients.