The UCSD Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery is a team of seven surgeons, under the leadership of Dr. Stuart Jamieson. The faculty are known throughout the world for their pioneering research and innovative surgical therapy. Since 1989, when our program began, we have performed more than 20,000 major heart and lung operations.
In addition, UCSD is the international center for the surgical management of pulmonary hypertension. Our surgeons have performed over 2,000 pulmonary thromboendarterectomies (PTE), the largest number in the world.
Our division specializes in all aspects of cardiothoracic disease including:
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Surgery of the great vessels of the chest including aneurysms
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Congenital heart surgery
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Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
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General thoracic surgery including lung resection, lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and esophageal surgery
Our physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers pay attention to detail – from your first consultative visit, throughout hospitalization, and on through post-operative follow-up care. Twenty-four hours a day, our nurse practitioners are available for outpatient consultation and visits.
Our academic faculty are continuously involved in clinical and basic science research. We are devoted to finding new therapies that will safely and effectively improve your quality of life.
Support The Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center
Behind every great health care institution are community partners and friends willing to invest in a mission dedicated to life. These partners and friends are the heart, lifeline and soul of each institution.
Building the Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center will depend on the continuing philanthropic support of donors who in this spirit believe UCSD is armed to triumph in the future.
Learn more about how you can support the Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center.