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Inova Cardiac Surgery Services

With extensive experience providing open heart surgery since 1977, our high performing team specializes in surgeries on the internal heart structures and great vessels to address complications from heart disease and heart defects. Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained heart surgeons handle a high volume of cases covering a wide array of conditions, from repairing and replacing heart structures like valves to implanting medical devices to support heart function.

 Staying at the forefront of cardiac surgery, Inova offers minimally invasive procedures, including heart valve repair and replacement. We are also among a select number of heart centers in the U.S. providing robotic-assisted heart bypass surgery. This innovative technique offers eligible patients quicker recovery times and reduced risk of complications compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

 Known for pioneering novel treatments, our cardiac surgery program consistently achieve outstanding results, earning top ratings and recognition from esteemed organizations like the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Why choose Inova for cardiac surgery? 

At Inova Schar Heart and Vascular – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, we are a trusted and experienced center for cardiac surgery renowned for excellent patient outcomes and high-quality care.

Inova advantages for patients:

  • Excellent patient outcomes
  • Participation in multiple clinical trials, including those recently involved in FDA approvals for a device to treat tricuspid valve regurgitation
  • State-of-the-art hybrid operating environment where cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and electrophysiologists can operate together, leading to fewer complications and quicker recovery times
  • Streamlined referral-to-operating room process for swift treatment
  • Conveniently located just 10 miles from downtown Washington, DC

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "High Performing" for heart bypass surgery, aortic valve surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

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Inova performs a high volume of cardiac surgeries each year using traditional open surgical repair and well-established and emerging minimally invasive surgery techniques. Our state-of-the-art facilities include hybrid operating room environments that allow teams of specialists to work side-by-side, including using the latest equipment for robot-assisted techniques.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is a national leader in health care transparency and accountability showcasing the quality of surgical outcomes. Inova Schar Heart and Vascular has earned the top rating – 3 stars – in three out of five possible categories for patient care and outcomes in its cardiothoracic surgery program. Only 10-13 percent of all U.S. hospitals receive a three-star rating in any category. The three-star-ratings, which Inova Schar Heart and Vascular has received for multiple years, reflect avoidance of morbidity and mortality. Categories: 

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) 
  • Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) 

  • AVR+CABG combined