Heart Surgery

Personalized Care from the Region’s Top Cardiovascular Surgeons

At UMass Memorial Health, you have access to nationally recognized surgical services for every heart and vascular condition. We routinely treat the most complex diseases using advanced techniques and a personalized approach. Our board-certified cardiac surgeons offer procedures at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester and communicate closely with your referring doctor, ensuring seamless care coordination. 

Heart Surgery for Every Type of Cardiovascular Disease

People throughout Central Massachusetts and New England turn to us for our ability to treat every type and stage of cardiovascular disease: 

• Aortic aneurysms
• Cardiomyopathy
• Congenital heart disease
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Heart rhythm disorders
• Heart valve disease

Specialized Cardiac Surgical Services in Central Massachusetts 

A multispecialty team works together to determine if open-heart surgery or a minimally invasive approach is best for your needs. We focus on improving your heart function and quality of life for the long term. Watch our educational cardiac surgery videos to learn more about what to expect before, during and after your procedure. 

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Our surgeons and cardiologists work together to treat adults with congenital heart diseases. In some cases, surgery is needed. Our cardiac surgeons are experts in closing septal defects (hole in the wall that divides the right and left sides of the heart). This includes patent foramen ovale (hole between the two upper chambers of the heart). Procedures are also done to treat aortic coarction, pulmonary arterial stenosis and coronary fistulae.

Heart Bypass Surgery

We are nationally recognized in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. CABG can help prevent a heart attack in people with coronary artery disease. Learn more about our expertise in coronary artery bypass graft surgery. 

Heart Valve Replacement and Repair

We offer surgical and catheter-guided heart valve repair and replacement. Our surgeons and interventional cardiologists deliver excellent outcomes, even for patients considered high risk. Learn more about our Heart Valve Disease Program. 

Heart Ablation Surgery for AFib

Our heart surgeons offer several surgical ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder. We also offer left atrial appendage closure, which reduces the risk of stroke in people with AFib. Learn more about our Atrial Fibrillation Program. 

Ventricular Assist Device for Advanced Heart Failure

We are nationally recognized for our ventricular assist device (VAD) program, the only one in Central Massachusetts. VAD is a life-saving implantable device for people with advanced heart failure. Learn about our VAD program. 

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Our surgeons and cardiologists work together to treat adults with congenital heart diseases. In some cases, surgery is needed. Our cardiac surgeons are experts in closing septal defects (hole in the wall that divides the right and left sides of the heart). This includes patent foramen ovale (hole between the two upper chambers of the heart). Procedures are also done to treat aortic coarction, pulmonary arterial stenosis and coronary fistulae. Learn more about our expertise in adult congenital heart disease.

Mechanical Circulatory Support

We have several options for mechanical circulatory support, which are devices that help your heart pump blood. In addition to ventricular assist devices for people with heart failure, we offer Impella and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for people with complex and critical heart problems. Learn more about emergency cardiac care at UMass Memorial.