Message from Medical Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery Program at Washington Hospital

Message from Medical Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery Program at Washington Hospital

UCSF is a prominent referral center renowned for its expertise in handling exceedingly complex cases. Many of our patients not only suffer from heart disease but also have additional medical conditions, including prior malignancies or previous heart surgeries, which demand comprehensive care. We collaborate closely with a diverse team of UCSF physicians and staff to optimize patients before surgery, manage their postoperative care, and endeavor to restore their normal functioning.

Patients seeking care at Washington Hospital – a UCSF-affiliated hospital can expect the same high-quality treatment and access a similar level of excellence without traveling to San Francisco. For complex cases, patients can be seamlessly transferred to UCSF for specialized care, particularly for conditions like end-stage heart or lung disease, heart or lung transplants, and less invasive aortic valve replacements.

The integration of various treatment approaches is a hallmark of our practice, exemplified by a hybrid room equipped for both cardiac catheterization and surgical procedures. Collaborations with subspecialty cardiologists are instrumental in providing innovative treatments, including transcatheter valve replacements, which offer patients the opportunity for improved quality of life with minimal invasiveness.

For complex aortic aneurysms and dissections, our partnership with vascular surgeons allows us to address these issues comprehensively with a combination of surgical and endovascular techniques, reducing patient risk and improving outcomes. Additionally, our approach to atrial fibrillation involves a combination of both internal and external heart treatments, yielding a remarkable success rate.

Our cardiothoracic colleagues and I are dedicated to exceptional patient care to our patients, committed to training the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons, and pioneering with research and innovations Our multifaceted approaches in academic medicine have not only resulted in excellent outcomes for patients, but a better community together.  

Ramin Beygui, MD
Professor of Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Medical Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery Program
Washington Health Care System