Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
Advanced heart and vascular care in Temple
If you’ve been diagnosed with a heart condition or are worried about your risk, you're looking for answers, clarity and a care team you can trust. You’ll find advanced heart and vascular care delivered at our Heart Center at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. Our team brings together leading specialists, advanced technology and coordinated services in one location to support you.
Home to diagnostic and surgical services, cardiac rehabilitation, preventive care and more, Baylor Scott & White – Temple delivers heart and vascular care to people in Temple, Killeen, Salado, Belton, Harker Heights and many other communities throughout Central Texas.
Why Baylor Scott & White – Temple for heart and vascular care?
You shouldn’t have to travel far for personalized, comprehensive heart care. At our Heart Center in Temple, you’ll have access to all aspects of cardiovascular care, delivered by a team that gets to know you and your goals.
We start by listening. Using advanced screenings and diagnostic testing, we take time to understand your heart health, concerns and goals. From there, we create a care plan tailored to you—using medication and lifestyle support when appropriate and interventional and surgical care when more advanced treatment is needed.
Our heart and vascular services
Baylor Scott & White – Temple has served generations of Central Texans with comprehensive cardiovascular care. Here, you’ll find the full range of cardiovascular services, including:
Urgent and same‑day access
- 24/7 emergency heart attack care
Medical and interventional care
- General cardiovascular medicine for ongoing management of coronary disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and cholesterol
- Interventional cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Surgical care
Recovery and advanced therapies
Heart and vascular imaging and tests at Baylor Scott & White – Temple
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective care. Baylor Scott & White – Temple features a wide range of screenings and diagnostic imaging and tests, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening
- Ankle-brachial index
- Calcium score test
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG)
- Heart monitoring
- Heart risk assessment
- Heart stress tests
- Lipid panel
- Vascular ultrasound
Our specialized heart and vascular programs
No matter what kind of heart or vascular condition you’re managing, you’ll find the expertise you need at Baylor Scott & White – Temple. Our programs bring together the right specialists, technology and support for your care.
Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
A full range of treatments in Temple for those living with heart failure, from monitoring and implantable devices, such as pacemakers, to heart transplants.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
A supervised recovery program for those healing after a heart attack or cardiac surgery, focused on improving strength, endurance and overall heart health with guidance from an exercise physiologist or registered nurse.
Heart Transplant Program
Comprehensive transplant care for those with advanced heart failure, from heart transplant evaluation to coordinated pre‑ and post‑transplant follow‑up for appropriate candidates.
Valve and Structural Heart Program
Specialized care for those living with heart valve conditions, from ongoing monitoring to minimally invasive procedures or surgical repair or replacement when needed.
Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Program
Diagnosis and treatment options for those living with heart rhythm conditions, from evaluation and monitoring to procedures and implantable device therapies when appropriate.
Aorta and Vascular Program
Care for those with conditions affecting the aorta and blood vessels, from surveillance and risk reduction to minimally invasive or open procedures when treatment is required.
Our awards, accreditations and certifications
At Baylor Scott & White – Temple, we hold ourselves to the highest standards in heart and vascular care. Independent organizations have recognized our team’s commitment to quality, safety and timely access.
U.S. News & World Report — High Performing in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (2025–26)
Our hospital was recognized among Texas’ top hospitals, earning a High Performing rating in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery in the 2025–26 report.
Premier PINC AI™ Top Cardiovascular Hospitals (2024 feature)
Baylor Scott & White – Temple has been featured in regional coverage noting recognition among Premier’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, reflecting performance across mortality, complications, efficiency, and patient experience metrics.
ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Our Chest Pain Center accreditation reflects the hospital’s advanced capabilities in quickly evaluating, diagnosing and treating heart attack symptoms.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons Three-Star Rating
Baylor Scott & White – Temple earned a three-star rating, the highest available, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Awarded by the world’s largest cardiothoracic surgery organization, a three-star rating signifies the highest levels of quality and patient outcomes.