Heart Surgeon Group

Our team of multidisciplinary surgeons is experienced in Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery specialising in aortic surgery, ischaemic heart disease, heart valve surgery, arterial revascularisation, aortic root surgery and rheumatic heart disease.

Prof McCormack, Dr Patel & Dr Pirone provide patient-centered care ensuring your patients values are considered throughout their surgical journey.

Clinics
You will be seen by your surgeon for specialist assessment and management of symptoms.

Your surgeon will work in collaboration with your cardiologist, GP and any other health professionals involved in your care keeping them informed of the outcome of these consultations.

​Some of the topics that can be discussed include:

• Pain assessment
• Review of symptoms
• Past medical history
• Treatment options
• Recovery from surgery

If an operation is necessary, you will be given the opportunity to meet your anaesthetist. You can discuss fully the process of anaesthesia and they will answer any questions you have.

Surgery
If you require surgery, we will arrange an operation date that is convenient for you.
You will be cared for by a skilled and knowledgeable expert team at Braemar Hospital including high quality theatres with the latest technologies.

​Our surgeons are fully qualified and experienced in adult cardiothoracic surgery.

Common cardiac operations include:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Mitral Valve Surgery
• Aortovascular Surgery

Telehealth consultations available