Cardiothoracic Surgery

Skilled Surgeons, Outstanding Outcomes

Whether you need emergency cardiothoracic surgery or have a planned procedure, the prospect can feel daunting. ThedaCare Cardiovascular Care has assembled a team of renowned cardiothoracic surgery experts. They and their teams are here to guide you through your experience, providing clarity and reassurance every step of the way.

Hear From the Expert

Listen to Dr. Michelle Ellis, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, discuss what to expect from your surgery experience.

Hear from Dr. Michelle Ellis

Our Solutions

Our cardiothoracic surgery team will evaluate your unique needs and create an individualized treatment plan. They’ll work with you to:

• Identify the procedure that’s most appropriate for you
• Ensure you’re prepared prior to your surgery
• Connect you to our ThedaCare Surgery Optimization and Coordination Clinic
• Guide you through what to expect following your procedure
• Help you adopt healthy diet and lifestyle habits
• Offer support for physical and emotional changes that can come after surgery

Treatments

Types of surgeries we frequently do include:

• Aortic aneurysm surgery
• Aortic valve replacement
• Coronary artery bypass
• Mitral valve replacement

Conditions We Treat

Conditions we commonly treat include:

• Aortic aneurysm
• Aortic dissection
• Coronary artery blockage
• Heart failure
• Heart valve diseases
• Ventricular septal defect

Hear From Our Patients

Meet Mike, First Responder, Volunteer, and Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient

“Our experience with ThedaCare was phenomenal — nothing but respect for everybody on that team.”