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Desert Cardiothoracic Surgeons

About Us
Desert Cardiothoracic Surgeons, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a growing cardiovascular and thoracic surgical practice dedicated to providing the best surgical treatment for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients. Our board certified surgeons possess the expertise and experience to recommend and produce the best possible patient outcomes.

In the news...
"A new procedure called MicroMaze is now available to heart patients at hospitals throughout the East Valley. The procedure permanently stabilizes the heartbeat and often allows patients to stop taking medications to control the heart rhythm, said Dr. Dudley Hudspeth, a cardiothoracic surgeon who performs the procedure at several East Valley hospitals." Read more

Patient Focused Care:
Our team of skilled surgeons, physician assistants, administrative, and clerical staff work together to create a patient-focused environment for our patients and their families during the course of their surgical treatment. From the moment of your office or hospital consultation, our team of caring staff will assist you through the pre-operative workup, the surgical procedure, post-operative care, discharge from the hospital, and post-operative follow up visit in our office. We coordinate your care and communicate with your primary care physician, cardiologist, pulmonologist, oncologist, or other healthcare professional to ensure all of your healthcare needs are met.

Hospital Partners:
Our physicians and allied health professionals are on staff at all the east valley hospitals including:

  • Banner Desert Medical Center
  • Banner Heart Hospital
  • Banner Baywood Medical Center
  • Banner Gateway Medical Center
  • Chandler Regional Medical Center
  • Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
  • Mountain Vista Medical Center

These hospitals are partners in care with our surgeons to ensure that you receive the highest quality in-patient services possible. We will work with your physicians and your insurance plan to choose the best facility for your care.

Comprehensive Surgical Services:
Desert Cardiothoracic Surgeons provide comprehensive cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical services including:

Cardiac Surgery:

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Pacemaker Placement
  • Surgery to treat Atrial Fibrillation
  • Surgery to treat Congestive Heart Failure

Thoracic Surgery:
  • Chest and Lung Surgery for lung cancer
  • Esophageal Surgery
  • Removal of Mediastinal Mass
  • Thoracic Aneurysm Repair

Vascular Surgery:
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Endoluminal Graft (ELG) for Aneurysm Repair
  • Lower Extremity Revascularization
  • Venous Ablation

Advanced Surgical Technology:
Our surgeons are leaders in new less invasive surgical procedures to minimize patient risk and to offer alternative treatment options for various cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions. These new procedures includes:
  • Minimally invasive surgical treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
  • Endoluminal Grafts for Abdominal and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
  • Stentless Valves for Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Venous Ablation for varicose veins

Insurance Plan Participation:
Desert Cardiothoracic Surgeons participates with most major insurance plans including the following:

Admar
Aetna
AHCCCS
Arizona Foundation for Medical Care
Arizona Medical Network
Banner PHO
BC/BS
Beechstreet
CCN
CIGNA
Evolutions
First Health
FPN
UP & UP
ForMost
GEHA
HealthNet
FFS Humana
Medicare
Medisys
One Health
Pacificare (Mesa/Valley Lutheran Network)
PHCS
PHP
Tricare
United HealthCare
USA Managed Care
Ventana

Convenient Location:
Desert Cardiothoracic Surgeons' main office is conveniently located at the Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

Directions:
From the east, take the I-60 freeway west to the Dobson Road exit. Turn north onto Dobson and go to the first stop light. Turn left into the hospital campus and park in the parking garage straight ahead. Our office is located in the Desert Medical Pavilion @ 1432 S. Dobson Rd., Ste. 206.

From the north, take the 101 South to the Southern Rd. exit. Turn east onto Southern and go to Dobson Rd. Turn right on Dobson and go to the first light. Turn right into the hospital campus and park in the parking garage straight ahead. Our office is located in the Desert Medical Pavilion @ 1432 S. Dobson Rd., Ste. 206.

From the south, take the 101 north to the Southern Rd. exit. Turn east onto Southern and go to Dobson Rd. Turn right on Dobson and go to the first light. Turn right into the hospital campus and park in the parking garage straight ahead. Our office is located in the Desert Medical Pavilion @ 1432 S. Dobson Rd., Ste. 206.

From the west, take the I-60 freeway east to the Dobson Rd. exit. Turn north onto Dobson and go to the first stop light. Turn left into the hospital campus and park in the parking garage straight ahead. Our office is located in the Desert Medical Pavilion @ 1432 S. Dobson Rd., Ste. 206.


 
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