Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is one of the state's premier centers for cardiac and general thoracic surgery. This is the result of an excellent partnership with New Mexico Heart Institute. The outstanding group of cardiothoraic surgeons and APPs provide compassionate, patient-centered care. 

Excellence in Care for Cardiac and Thoracic Disease

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery rigorously pursues the mission to:

• Deliver the most advanced surgical care to adults and children with heart and lung disease, including minimally invasive surgery
• Provide accessible care to all New Mexicans with access to the largest physicians’ network in the region with expertise in every medical specialty
• Advance the research science of cardiothoracic surgery, making care better for all 

A Team-Based Approach

Our faculty and surgeons provide expert care and training in the most complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. Both of our clinical sites—the University of New Mexico Hospital and the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center—provide care in state-of-the-art facilities. 

By using a team-based approach with access to the full power of our academic medical center and its range of skilled doctors, compassionate nurses, and diverse specialists, UNM cardiothoracic surgeons can offer the most advanced care to our patients. This, in turn, ensures the best training to future surgeons.