Overview of our Northern Department of Cardiac Surgery
Putting your heart in the hands of another is a big step. We’re here to help you feel confident and empower you to make the best choice for you and your heart health. RWJBarnabas Health’s Northern Region is able to offer you cardiac surgery at 3 state-of-the-art facilities: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Our team of experts perform all types of heart surgery including but not limited to:
- Aortic root surgery
- Aortic valve surgery (including TAVR)
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Heart and lung transplantation
- Mitral valve surgery (including TMVR)
- Mini-maze, tricuspid and pulmonary valve surgery
- Ventricular assist devices (VADs)
Our cardiac surgeons are also at the forefront of medical and clinical research, which enable patients the opportunity to have access to the latest technology and medical advancements via participation in some of the most renowned clinical studies offered. As you are aware, clinical studies help bridge research and patient care by evaluating therapies, drugs and diagnostic tools to drive discoveries into clinical practice. Below is the list of all clinical trials our cardiac surgeons are leading:
- EVP-DEV-LTX-301 – Pivotal trial
- PORTICO
- SUMMIT-TENDYNE