Heart Valve Program
The Nancy & Bill Thompson Heart Valve Center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of valvular heart disease, including care for heart patients with conditions involving aortic, tricuspid or mitral valves. From mitral regurgitation to high-risk valve repair procedures and minimally invasive valve replacements, Hoag has the tools, the technology, the programs and the award-winning team of board-certified cardiologists and cardiac surgeons you need for heart valve disease.
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Looking for the most advanced care for heart valve disease in Orange County? You'll find it right here at Hoag. Connect with us to get started.
Nationally Rated, Locally Trusted
Nationally Rated for Aortic Valve Surgery & TAVR
For 2024-2025, U.S. News & World Report named Hoag a High-Performing Hospital — their highest distinction — in multiple cardiac disciplines, including Aortic Valve Surgery.
View Hoag's Awards & AccreditationsHoag’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Team Earns Highest Distinction
Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute has earned the highest distinction possible, a three-star rating out of three stars, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for isolated aortic valve replacement as well as isolated mitral valve replacement and repair.
Learn MoreFront-Runner in Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery
Hoag is one of the few institutions performing robotic heart surgery in Orange County and is designated a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS) by the Surgical Review Corporation. At Hoag, robotic-assisted heart valve treatment options include mitral valve repair, mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valve repair. Robotic surgery can provide superior outcomes with less pain, faster recovery and fewer complications.
Learn MoreDedicated Heart Valve Nurse Navigator
A diagnosis of a serious valve condition may often leave patients asking, “Where do I go from here?” At Hoag, we provide answers and much more through experienced clinical nurse navigators. Hoag’s clinical nurse navigator assists patients and their families, to help them access and navigate their care journey.
Meet the TeamConvenient Cardiac Rehabilitation to Help You Gain Your Confidence
Hoag’s cardiac rehabilitation program greatly benefit patients recovering from certain cardiovascular conditions as well as heart valve surgical repair or replacement. The comprehensive, physician-supervised program in Newport Beach and Irvine helps patients come back stronger through progressive physical exercise, risk factor modification, education and support. Hoag is with you at every step of your recovery.
Learn MoreHeart Valve Conditions
Heart Valve Patient Stories
People who have been on a journey similar to yours share their experiences to provide you with hope and insight as you embark on your road to wellness. Perhaps you’ll have a story of your own that will one day inspire others.
Your Heart Valve Experts
Hoag’s expert cardiovascular team includes highly trained cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and other specialists who work closely to diagnose and treat heart valve conditions, as well as other heart conditions. Together, this multidisciplinary team provides streamlined access to a full array of advanced cardiac care tailored to the individual.
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