U.S. News & World Report
BMC is recognized as high-performing in Cardiology, Heart, and Vascular Surgery by U.S. News and World Report for the excellent care we provide for all conditions, including complex, high-risk cases and rare conditions. We were also recognized specifically for our excellence in treating heart failure.
BMC has provided outstanding cardiac surgical care for more than 70 years. As one of the first cardiac surgery departments in the United States, we continue to build on that history of excellence every day. Our multidisciplinary team works with your cardiologist, cardiac nurses, other BMC specialists, and – most importantly – you and your family to provide the highest quality care and ensure the best possible outcomes.
Our heart surgeons are experts at treating coronary artery blockages and abnormal heart rhythms, repairing or replacing faulty heart valves, and repairing aortic aneurysms, among a wide range of other life-saving cardiac surgery procedures.
Contact Us
3rd Floor, Suite 3A
Preston Family Building 617.638.7350
Monday-Friday - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Treatments & Services
Our cardiovascular surgeons are specialized in using advanced technologies to perform a wide range of state-of-the-art heart operations. Below you will find information about a few of the most common procedures.
Our Team
Cardiac Surgeons
Morgan T. Harloff, MD
Alexandros Karavas, MD
Advanced Practice Providers
Inpatient Physician Assistants
Sudeshna Chaudhuri, PA-C
Amanda Gilmartin, PA-C
Melanie Herrold, PA-C
Todd Steinwagner, PA-C
Eric White, PA-C
Patient Resources
Before Your Surgery
In advance of your surgery there are a few steps you can take to prepare. Learn more about what you can expect.
Day Before Surgery
Day of Surgery
After Your Surgery
Your road to recovery begins as soon as your surgery is over. Learn more about what to expect.
Planning for Discharge
Research Overview
In addition to providing high-quality patient care, our cardiac and thoracic surgeons are engaged in a range of research activities designed to improve care and quality of life for their patients. Research on endocarditis, aortic dissection during pregnancy, ventricular septal defects, robotics for lung surgery, and earlier screening tools for lung cancer, are among the projects currently under way. Our faculty are also actively involved in improving care for older patients, recently writing a chapter for physicians on the treatment of heart valve disease in the elderly.