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Cardiovascular Surgery Associates, S.C.

Cardiovascular Surgery Associates (CVSA) has been a leader in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery since 1969 performing more than 25,000 heart operations which is more than any other cardiac surgery practice in the state of Wisconsin with unsurpassed results.

We are committed to providing excellence in heart and lung surgery to our patients. CVSA always has been and remains on the cutting edge of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery We have assembled an experienced team of board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons, nurse clinicians, physician’s assistants,cardiopulmonary perfusionist, technicians and support staff.

We have an established reputation for a continued interest in improving the long-term results in patients along with shorter hospital stay and newer and less invasive surgeries. We have had many firsts in CVSA's history which includes: the first heart transplant, and the latest being the first to perform robotic surgery using the daVinci Robot for valve repair, coronary bypass, and removal of lung mass. We offer:

  • All options in cardiac surgery, including beating heart bypass, high risk complex surgery, laser revascularization and atrial fibrillation treatment
  • Pioneered arrhythmia surgery in Wisconsin
  • Unsurpassed results in valve repair and replacement
  • Global leadership in endoscopic vein removal
  • Repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection
  • Experts in repair of adult congenital defects
  • Heart and Lung transplantation (Performing the state of Wisconsins first heart transplant)
  • Advanced invasive cancer surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures including:
    • The Midwests most experienced in performing robotic Heart and Lung surgery surgery using the daVinci Robotics with quicker recovery, no bones cut and small incisions.
    • surgical diagnosis and treatment of lung and esophageal disease
    • microsurgery for treatment of hyperhidrosis

A tradition of excellence, along with the commitment to tomorrow and the future, are the traits that have made Cardiovascular Surgery Associates leaders in cardiac surgery in Milwaukee and the community for those adults, and adolescents who require surgery of the heart, lung or major arteries.