Boston Medical Center – Brighton
Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery
U.S. News & World Report
Boston Medical Center – Brighton’s Cardiac Surgery Program has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its high-performing aortic valve and heart bypass surgeries. Each surgery is performed by a specially trained cardiac team providing comprehensive care before, during, and after surgery.
Expert Care from Evaluation to Treatment to Recovery
The Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery offers some of the most advanced procedures available today, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), pulmonary vein isolation, and the Cox MAZE procedure. From complex open-heart operations to minimally invasive techniques, each surgery is performed with a specially trained cardiac surgery team working together to provide comprehensive care before, during, and after surgery. Our dedicated cardiac surgery facilities and team approach ensure seamless care and timely access for patients, families, and referring providers.
Our Team
Stanley Tam, MD
Chief, Cardiac Surgeon
Arvind Agnihotri, MD
Cardiac Surgeon
Robert P. Hunsaker, MD
Director of Cardiac Anesthesia, BMC Brighton
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Male
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Ina Z. Schwartz, MD, MSc
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Usha Vellayappan, MD
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Female
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Linda Le, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Herardine Louis, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Suzanne Robarge, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Surgery
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Michael Dorsey, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Libby Levine, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Philip Bondzie, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Caitlin Vassallo, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
Primary Location
Brighton, MA 02135
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Patient Information
We treat all types of cardiac conditions that require surgery, including:
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic root, ascending aorta, and aortic arch diseases
- Aortic valve disease
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial septal defect
- Cardiac tumor
- Coronary artery disease
- Mitral valve disease
- Tricuspid valve disease
- Ventricular septal defect
- Aortic root, ascending aorta, and aortic arch surgery
- Aortic valve replacement
- Atrial fibrillation ablation, hybrid convergent approach
- Atrial fibrillation ablation, pulmonary veins isolation and Cox MAZE procedure
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
- Minimally invasive bypass surgery
- Minimally invasive left atrial appendage exclusion
- Minimally invasive mitral valve repair
- Mitral valve repair
- Mitral valve replacement
- Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- Tricuspid valve surgery
- Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
Cardiology
Our nationally recognized Cardiology Department connects you with some of Boston’s top cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons. We’ve been recognized by HealthGrades as a Top 100 Hospital in Cardiac Care since 2012, in addition to recognitions from U.S. News as high-performing in heart arrhythmia treatment and pacemaker implantation.
Vascular Medicine and Intervention
We offer state-of-the-art medical and interventional treatments for our patients with peripheral vascular disease. As the only NIH-recognized Level 1 team for treating carotid artery disease with carotid revascularization, we also serve as a referral center for complex cases across the region.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
From routine care to advanced surgery and clinical trials of cutting-edge treatments, our team offers comprehensive evaluation and management for vascular and endovascular conditions.