Boston Medical Center – Brighton

Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery

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Existing Patients

By Phone:

617.789.2045

New Patients

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617.789.2045

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617.789.2045

To refer a Patient to BMC:
Fax: 617.779.6760

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.

Top-Ranked Cardiac Surgery Program

Recognized by HealthGrades as the best in Massachusetts four years in a row.

Highest Quality Outcomes

Awarded the top three-star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for outcomes that exceed national expectations.

Award-Winning Surgeons

Home to top doctors honored by Boston Magazine year after year, including 2025.

Locations and Contact

11 Nevins St., Suite 306 Brighton, MA 02135617.789.2045 617.779.6760

Our Team

Stanley Tam, MD

Chief, Cardiac Surgery

Arvind Agnihotri, MD

Cardiac Surgery

Erin Pierce, RN

Cardiac Surgery

Paula Morrison, RN

Cardiac Surgery

Kathy Sears, RN

Cardiac Surgery

Christine Dante, CVOR, CST

Cardiac Surgery

Florencio Lima, CVOR, CST

Cardiac Surgery

Robert Hunsaker, MD

Cardiac Anesthesiology

Raimis Matulionis, MD

Cardiac Anesthesiology

Ina Schwartz, MD

Cardiac Anesthesiology

Usha Vellayappan, MD

Cardiac Anesthesiology

Linda Le, NP

Cardiac Surgery

Herardine Louis, NP

Cardiac Surgery

Suzanne Robarge, NP

Cardiac Surgery

Michael Dorsey, PA

Cardiac Surgery

Angela Groysman, NP

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Libby Levine, NP

Cardiac Surgery

Philip Bondzie, PA

Cardiac Surgery

Caitlin Vassallo, PA-C

Cardiac Surgery

Marlene Ahearn, CCP

Director, Perfusion Services, Cardiac Perfusion

Richard Cowley, CCP

Cardiac Perfusion

Jessica Lance, CCP

Cardiac Perfusion

Rithy Srey, CCP

Cardiac Perfusion

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
We offer state-of-the-art surgical procedures for cardiac conditions, including:
  • 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