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The South's leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

Cardiothoracic Expertise & Innovation for over 65 years

At Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, our surgeons and staff are committed to providing the highest quality care available to every patient. We offer all types of adult heart, lung, esophageal, and blood vessel surgery including minimally invasive heart and lung surgery as well as wide range of minimally invasive endovascular procedures for the treatment of aneurysms and peripheral vascular disease.

You, as a patient, are our top priority and communicating with you is vital. This website provides helpful information about cardiovascular and thoracic conditions. Please watch our videos, visit our What to Expect section and let us know if you have questions. Feel free to contact us by phone or email with any questions you have regarding your surgical procedure or to make an appointment for a consult.

Please call our office at 205.716.6900 to schedule a consultation to discuss your medical need.  If you would like to refer someone to our office for possible treatment, please click on the Refer button above.

Founded on Progressive Surgery Techniques

Dedicated to providing the best care possible, beginning with your initial consultation and ending with your last post-operative check-up.

Conditions & Procedures

Specializing in surgical treatment of heart, lung/thoracic, and vascular diseases

Read more about the minimally invasive procedures we provide.

Patient Information

We understand that if you about undergo a surgical procedure you have questions. Please look at these sections and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions.

Testimonials

I want to express my thanks and appreciation for the wonderful treatment and care that was shown to me during my recent mitral valve surgery. I was very nervous and daunted by the fear of the unknown, but everyone was so kind and reassuring which took away a lot of my apprehension.

- Josephine Harden

After being told that I needed my aortic valve replaced, I started searching less invasive ways of surgery in order to get back to work quicker. I live in Tennessee but decided to make the trip to Birmingham in order to have my surgery done through tiny incisions that would allow me to return to normal activities in a few weeks after surgery. Seven weeks after surgery, I am back to work and feeling great. 

- Roger Kincaid

Awards And Accolades

Presentation: Robotic Mitral Valve Repair

2011, June 9. International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery.

Innovative Leaders in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Since 1945

Second Chance: St. Vincent’s Physicians, Surgeons Work Together to Give Triple-Bypass Patient a New Lease on Life February 9, 2021

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Second Chance: St. Vincent’s Physicians, Surgeons Work Together to Give Triple-Bypass Patient a New Lease on Life Over the Mountain Journal Article – February 9, 2021 By Emily Williams-Robertshaw | Local business owner Bobby Yeager was given a new lease on life in August.…

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms One of the Most Significant Deadly Cardiovascular Diseases

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms One of the Most Significant Deadly Cardiovascular Diseases Did you know Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ranks among the most significant and deadly cardiovascular diseases? In the US over 1.1 million people ages 50-84 are living with a significant sized aneurysm. Of…

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial Fibrillation is a very common type of arrhythmia (heartbeat irregularity). During this arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia) or alternate between the two rates. Electrical signals from specialized nerves in the heart that…

Deep Vein Thrombosis – What It Is And Treatment

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Deep Vein Thrombosis – What It Is And Treatment According to the National Institutes of Health, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Blood clots occur when blood thickens and clumps together. A…

Why Screen for Abdominal Aneurysms At Age 50

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Why Screen for Abdominal Aneurysms At Age 50 Dr. Stanley Lochridge, M.D., of Cardio Thoracic Surgeons, is asked to speak frequently, but he is especially busy during February – Heart Month. He was surprised at the reaction at a recent presentation when he…

B-Metro Magazine Interviews Dr. Sultan

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery B-Metro Magazine Interviews Dr. Sultan B-Metro magazine sat down with Dr. Parvez Sultan to talk about what it means to be a heart surgeon. Take a moment to read about why Dr. Sultan does what he does, and his approach to providing the…

Are Stents Overused?

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Are Stents Overused? A recent article in the New York Times by Anahad O’Conner “Heart Stents Still Overused, Experts Say”, states that every year more than half a million Americans undergo procedures to have a narrowed coronary artery propped open with a small…

New Treatment for Patients with Isolated Atrial Fibrillation

The South’s leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular and thoracic surgery New Treatment for Patients with Isolated Atrial Fibrillation Dr. Parvez Sultan of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons has pioneered a new surgical procedure for atrial fibrillation that teams the surgeon with the cardiologist to combine two procedures into one that is less invasive and in most…

Our Services

At Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, P.C., we specialize in the surgical treatment of heart, lung/thoracic, and vascular diseases.

Providing a cutting-edge approach with the highest quality of patient care.

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Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, P.C.

2871 Acton Road Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35243

Phone:  205.716.6900