When he came to UW Health in 2003,
Niloo Edwards, MD had his eye on one thing - superior patient outcomes.
But not just for ordinary patient cases. He built on the skills already present at UW Health and hired surgeons from around the globe with unique training to care for the toughest cases - those that others couldn't help.
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Our cutting edge cardiothoracic surgeons put UW Health at the forefront of Heart and Vascular Care. We also treat high-risk patients with rare and difficult conditions who may be turned away from other institutions.
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Video: About UW Health Cardiothoracic Surgery
Video Conversations with Niloo Edwards, MD
Cardiothoracic surgery chairman Niloo Edwards speaks about his program's strengths in a series of short videos.
UW Health has a longstanding tradition in heart surgery, and over the last couple of years the program has been refined into a superlative clinical program supported by outstanding outcomes data.
UW Health Heart and Vascular Care can offer treatments very few other health care organizations can, and offer them with a high degree of quality.
Like any surgeons, Dr. Edwards and his cardiothoracic surgery team take pride in their technical skill. But the reality is, the outcomes and how well patients do depends on the entire health care team – from surgeons to nurses to support services.
The philosophy of UW Health's comprehensive cardiothoracic program is to offer an entire spectrum of services in heart surgery. Rather than "forcing people into a treatment option," Dr. Edwards says his team will pick a treatment option that’s best for the individual patient.
Dr. Edwards says the role of an academic medical center like UW Hospital and Clinics is not only to offer high-end treatments for complex cases that can't be treated elsewhere. At UW Hospital, all heart patients can expect to be treated with the same degree of certainty, no matter what surgery you need.
Dr. Edwards considers himself a "belt and suspenders" doctor, meaning he is willing to deviate from his initial plan if it will benefit the patient.
Comprehensive care means more than a superlative surgeon and a competent medical team. It also means paying attention to the little details that aid patients in their recovery.
Exceptional Outcomes
Our results in cardiac and thoracic surgeries demonstrate that the cardiothoracic surgeons at UW Health
Heart and Vascular Care in Madison, Wisconsin, have embraced Dr. Edwards' vision. Their unified focus has helped them achieve some of the best surgical outcomes in the country.
From coronary artery bypass to heart transplantation, our surgeons are backed by innovative care approaches to help patients recover faster and return to a better quality of life.
Learn more about our cardiothoracic surgical outcomes by calling (608) 263-0439.
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