Delivering Unparalleled Cardiovascular Care in Central Texas
The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Dell Medical School works to provide exceptional cardiovascular and thoracic care in Central Texas and beyond. Through collaborative research across The University of Texas at Austin and training programs that empower aspiring surgeons, the department strives to define the future of cardiovascular medicine.
Research within the department uses administrative datasets, novel clinical trials and continuous quality improvement to advance the field with modern surgical techniques and enhanced patient outcomes. Trainees and faculty frequently present their work at major international conferences in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery and share their results in renowned peer-reviewed journals.
The department serves as the academic home for the researchers, educators and clinician-scientists within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease and Institute for Cardiovascular Health. The faculty includes expert board-certified surgeons and national leaders in cardiovascular medicine who treat a range of heart diseases and disorders.
Texas Center for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease
The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, housed at Dell Children’s Medical Center, diagnoses, treats and manages the care of children and adults with heart diseases and defects. Meet the team »
Institute for Cardiovascular Health
The Institute for Cardiovascular Health, housed at Ascension Seton, specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease and vascular disorders. Meet the team »