Medical Services

A legacy of innovation in heart surgery at UCLA Health

For over 55 years, UCLA’s Division of Cardiac Surgery has been at the forefront of innovation, research, and excellence in patient care. From pioneering life-saving technologies to advancing minimally invasive procedures, our surgeons continue to transform heart surgery and improve patient outcomes.

Heart surgeries we offer

Our surgeons perform a full range of heart surgeries, including complex procedures:

• Aortic aneurysm repair: Strengthens a weak spot in the aorta to prevent rupture.
• Arrhythmia ablation: Uses heat or cold energy to correct abnormal heart rhythms.
• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): Improves blood flow by bypassing blocked arteries.
• Maze procedure: Creates small scars in the atria to treat atrial fibrillation.
• Heart transplant: Replaces a failing heart with a donor heart.
• Valve repair or replacement: Fixes or replaces a damaged heart valve.