As one of the first cardiac surgery departments in the United States, we’ve provided outstanding cardiac surgical care for more than 70 years. Our expert team of heart surgeons work with your cardiologist, cardiac nurses, other BMC specialists, and—most importantly—you and your family to provide the highest quality care and ensure the best possible outcomes.

BMC Cardiac Surgery ranked among nation’s top 50 programs by U.S. News & World Report 

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Our expert, multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services to both treat and prevent cardiac diseases and conditions. From stents to smoking cessation, we can help you kee…
With a long, proud history spanning more than 150 years, Boston Medical Center (BMC) has a reputation for excellence in adult and pediatric surgical care, from minimally invasive …
The Arrhythmia Center diagnoses and treats all types of abnormal or irregular heart rhythms.
Boston Medical Center’s heart specialists are experts at diagnosing and treating people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition that causes abnormally increased heart …
The Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program provides treatment and support people who have heart disease, are at risk for heart disease, or have recently had a cardiovascula…
BMC’s multidisciplinary Vascular Medicine Center offers comprehensive care—including minimally invasive techniques—from one of the most advanced multidisciplinary teams of special…

Research Overview

Our cardiac and thoracic surgeons are engaged in a range of research activities designed to improve care and quality of life for their patients. Our current research projects include surgery for endocarditis, socioeconomic disparities in cardiac surgery, mechanical circulatory support, and ECMO.

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