Cardiac Valve Surgery Program
Why choose UCLA Health for heart valve surgery?
For patients who require surgery to treat heart valve disease, UCLA Health provides the latest minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and traditional surgical techniques. As part of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, we provide world-class surgical care backed by cutting-edge research and exceptional patient outcomes.
- Superior Outcomes: We focus on valve repair whenever possible, leading to better long-term success.
- Minimally Invasive & Robotic Options: Faster recovery, less pain, and shorter hospital stays.
- Experienced Surgeons: Our specialists perform high volumes of complex valve procedures with excellent results.
National recognition in mitral valve repair
UCLA Health is among the top 20 hospitals in the U.S. for mitral valve repair and is one of only two hospitals in the Western U.S. to receive the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award from the American Heart Association and Mitral Foundation.
For the best results, heart valve surgery should be performed at a center of excellence by experienced surgeons who ensure high-quality, durable outcomes.
Dr. Richard J. Shemin, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at UCLA
Learn more about heart valve disease treatment at UCLA Health.
Expert surgical care for heart valve conditions
Our expert surgical team specializes in repairing and replacing all four heart valves, utilizing the latest techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes. Explore the surgical treatments we offer:
- Aortic valve repair – Preserves your natural valve whenever possible.
- Aortic valve replacement – Uses mechanical or biological valve options for long-term function.
- Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery – Reduces recovery time with smaller incisions.
- Mitral valve replacement – For cases where repair is not possible.
- Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery – Offers faster recovery and reduced scarring.
- Robotic-assisted mitral valve repair – Uses precision technology for enhanced accuracy.
- Nationally recognized for mitral valve surgery
- Pulmonary valve repair – Restores proper blood flow between the heart and lungs.
- Surgical removal of clots – Treats conditions like pulmonary hypertension.
- Surgical treatment for congenital heart conditions – Corrects abnormalities for improved heart function.
- Tricuspid valve repair – Restores valve function to prevent heart failure.
- Tricuspid valve replacement – Replaces severely damaged valves.
- Minimally invasive tricuspid valve surgery – Reduces pain and speeds recovery.
- Robotic-assisted tricuspid valve repair – Offers greater precision with smaller incisions.
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