Heart & Vascular Patient Referrals
When your patients require specialized heart surgery or advanced cardiovascular care, Kaweah Health offers proven expertise close to home. With nearly 30 years of excellence in open-heart surgery, our nationally recognized program provides comprehensive cardiac services at our state-of-the-art facility in the Acequia Wing of Kaweah Health Medical Center.
How to Refer
For referrals or consultation requests, please contact our cardiovascular team. We're committed to providing seamless communication and care coordination to support you and your patients.
Shelly Bansal, M.D.
Board Certified Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon
(559) 627-8600
Frederick W. Mayer, M.D.
Board Certified Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon
(559) 627-8600
Kaweah Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic
505 W. Main Street
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 627-8600
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Why Refer to Kaweah Health?
Comprehensive Expertise: Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and vascular surgeons working alongside dedicated surgical teams of physicians, perfusionists, and specially trained critical care nurses.
Advanced Facility: Our modern cardiovascular department is equipped with the latest technology to support complex cardiac and thoracic procedures.
Integrated Care Model: We provide evidence-based, coordinated care with thorough 24-hour support before and after surgery, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Regional Leadership: We provide high-quality heart care to patients throughout the region while maintaining the personal touch that defines quality healthcare.
Our Cardiothoracic Services
- Coronary artery bypass
- Mitral valve replacement and repair
- Aortic valve replacement
- Lung nodule
- Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Aortic aneurysm
- TAVR