Stanford Heart and Vascular Center Ranked as One of Nine Best in the U.S.
For Release: April 10, 2009
STANFORD, Calif - The Stanford Heart and Vascular Center, long known as a pioneer in clinical care, has been recognized in a nationwide physician survey, as one of the top centers in the U.S. for treatment of difficult heart conditions.
When asked where they were most likely to send patients with extremely difficult cases of heart conditions, the surveyed doctors ranked Stanford Hospital & Clinics as one of the top nine hospitals in the nation. The survey was conducted by the nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook and the results were published in an article in the May/June issue of AARP The Magazine.
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In a nationwide survey of physicians, Stanford Hospital & Clinics was ranked as one of the top nine hospitals in the U.S. for treatment of difficult heart conditions. Alan Yeung, MD, is Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine
“To be recognized by the medical community in this manner is a compliment to the commitment and dedication of our staff,” said Robert Robbins, MD, Chair, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute. “Our team of clinicians, scientists and specialists has a history of treating difficult heart conditions, beginning with Dr. Shumway some forty years ago,” he said.
From the first successful human heart transplant performed in the U.S. by Norman Shumway to the development of state-of-the-art endovascular therapies and new approaches to treat cardiac arrhythmias, the Stanford Heart and Vascular Center builds its legacy by translating promising research into clinical practice for a multitude of cardiovascular conditions.
“We could only achieve our success with a team that continually strives for outstanding clinical care while finding new ways to treat a variety of patients with cardiovascular diseases and complex conditions”, said Alan Yeung, MD, Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine.
The Stanford Heart and Vascular Center includes several hallmark services dedicated to achieving excellence including: Women’s Heart Heath at Stanford, the Stanford Cardiomyopathy Center, the Stanford Center for Marfan Syndrome and Aortic Disorders, and the Stanford Arrhythmia Service, to name a few.
“We have an abundance of resources, both in physicians and the latest in technology,” said Kevin Tabb, Vice President for Medical Affairs at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. “We have an abundance of resources, both in physicians and the latest in technology. Our multi-disciplinary collaboration means patients receive care not just from superb surgeons, but from other specialists to build out a complete package of care,” he added.
About Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is known worldwide for advanced treatment of complex disorders in areas such as
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care, cancer treatment, neurosciences, surgery, and organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top institutions in the U.S. News & World Report annual list of “America’s Best Hospitals,” Stanford Hospital & Clinics is internationally recognized for translating medical breakthroughs into the care of patients. It is part of the Stanford University Medical Center, along with the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. For more information, visit http://stanfordmedicine.org.