Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates - Henrico Doctors' Hospital

At Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates, part of the HCA Virginia Physicians network, our team of experts in Richmond provides patients in Central Virginia access to some of the region’s top specialists who provide advanced cardiothoracic surgical care. Our surgeons treat conditions affecting the heart and lungs—including chest wall cancer and heart failure.

Our highly-skilled surgeons perform cardiac and thoracic surgeries at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital and Chippenham Hospital, recognized as one of the nation’s top performing cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health. In addition to providing patients with state-of-the-art surgical techniques, our teams provide comprehensive, compassionate care to ensure patients feel comfortable about their diagnosis and treatment plan.

For more information about surgical services at our Henrico Doctor's Hospital location, please call (804) 282-8777.

For more information about surgical services at our Chippenham Hospital location, please call (804) 320-2751.

Cardiothoracic surgery in Henrico County

Our cardiothoracic surgery practice has been serving in the Richmond community for more than 40 years. Founded in 1979 by a team of dedicated cardiothoracic surgeons, we provide outstanding patient care through advanced diagnostic techniques and individualized treatment plans.

We are committed to offering the latest surgical advancements and ensuring patients have of the most advanced treatment options available. Our team—including heart and thoracic surgeons, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants—collaborates with our patients’ primary care provider and other specialists to ensure our patients are receiving the best possible care.

Heart surgery

Our surgical team has years of experience providing treatment for a wide range of heart conditions. We offer the following surgical procedures:

• Atrial fibrillation (AFib) surgery, including:
  • Full Cox-maze procedure
  • Hybrid minimally invasive maze procedure
  • Modified maze procedure
• Aneurysm surgery, including endovascular stenting
• Coronary artery bypass grafting
• Minimally invasive heart surgery, including:
  • Endovascular stenting
  • Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
  • Minimally invasive atrial fibrillation surgery
  • Minimally invasive coronary artery surgery
  • Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
  • Minimally invasive vein harvesting
• Off-pump surgery
• Surgical treatment of congestive heart failure
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery
• Transmyocardial revascularization
• Valve repair and replacement
• Ventricular assist devices

Thoracic surgery

Our expert surgeons provide accurate diagnoses and individualized treatment plans for cardiothoracic concerns. This includes issues of the chest wall, diaphragm, esophagus, lungs, mediastinum and trachea. When advanced treatment is needed, our surgeons are experienced in performing thoracic surgery.

We treat a wide range of thoracic-related conditions, including:

• Benign pulmonary nodules
• Chest wall cancer
• Emphysema
• Inflammatory disease of the mediastinum
• Interstitial lung disease
• Lung cancer, including early-stage cancerous nodules
• Lymphoma
• Mediastinal masses
• Mesothelioma
• Myasthenia gravis
• Pleural effusion
• Pleural infection
• Thymoma

Minimally invasive robotic surgery

Our surgeons use minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery when possible. This advanced robotic technology helps surgeons operate with greater accuracy and control during the procedure, allowing them to perform complex operations. With minimally invasive robotic surgery, the procedure is able to be performed through a small incision using thin instruments held by robotic arms. These robotic arms are controlled from a console stationed next to the patient, that provide a magnified view of the site for the surgeon.

Robotic surgery offers patients:

• Fewer complications
• Less harm to surrounding tissue
• Less postoperative pain
• Quicker recuperation
• Reduced blood loss
• Reduced scarring
• Shorter hospital stays

We offer the following procedures using robot-assisted surgery:

• Drainage of pleural effusion
• Lobectomy
• Lung biopsy, including robot-assisted bronchoscopy
• Mediastinal, pericardial and thymic procedures
• Wedge resection

Our locations

We perform surgeries at Chippenham Hospital and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital in Richmond and provide follow-up care at our clinics inside the hospitals as well as at our clinics in Colonial Heights and Spotsylvania.

For more information about surgical services at our Henrico Doctor's Hospital location, please call (804) 282-8777.

For more information about surgical services at our Chippenham Hospital location, please call (804) 320-2751.

For your convenience, we offer online appointment scheduling for follow-up care.