Advanced cardiac surgery expertise across North Texas and beyond
Cardiac surgery excellence you can count on
From minimally invasive repairs to open-heart surgery, you can depend on Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital to provide advanced heart surgery options. With years of experience, our teams have been at the forefront of innovations in cardiac surgery both locally and globally.
We have dedicated heart surgeons at our Dallas, Denton and Plano locations, giving you access to a range of procedures—including robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery and more. We’ll work with you to choose the right surgical approach for your needs and keep your heart going strong.
Innovation that drives better outcomes
With our involvement in groundbreaking heart research, investments in technology and a pioneering approach to cardiac surgery techniques, we’ve earned a reputation as a leader in cardiac surgical care, not only in Texas but nationally and internationally.
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital is a national leader in advanced cardiac imaging—helping us plan and guide cardiac surgery care, and we’re also home to one of the largest robotic cardiothoracic surgery programs in the world. And for many conditions, minimally invasive heart surgery is now our go-to approach.
We have experienced surgeons, dedicated services and proven processes to perform complex heart surgeries without the need for open-heart surgery, helping improve safety and outcomes and get you back to feeling like yourself again sooner.
Coordinated care from a team of experts
Our heart team approach to your care sets us apart when it comes to cardiac surgery. Many of our advanced cardiac surgery options require collaboration across disciplines—meaning you’ll benefit from the shared expertise of multiple providers, such as cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac imaging specialists and more.
We work together to plan your surgery and care, keeping you at the center of every decision. Many complex cases are discussed at our multidisciplinary conferences, where a dedicated team guides your next steps to provide quality outcomes.
From your initial surgery recommendation to long-term follow-up care, you’ll have all the resources and support you need on one team.
Setting national standards in cardiac surgery
When you choose Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital, you’re choosing a team that’s consistently recognized for its exceptional safety and quality in cardiac surgery. Other hospitals and institutions look to us for our expertise, and physicians on our medical staff are involved in national organizations, publications and presentations that are setting the standards for quality in cardiac surgical care.
We routinely measure our performance in cardiac surgery and participate in quality improvement efforts and data registries. According to data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, our Plano location is among the top 1% nationally for cardiac surgery outcomes. With our focus on quality, you can have confidence through every step of your path toward better heart health.
Recognized leaders in cardiac surgery care
When you conquer your cardiac goals, so do we. Because of you, our cardiac surgery programs have built a reputation as leaders in cardiac surgery—earning us national recognitions, including:
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- 3-star ratings (the highest possible) in all six cardiac surgery categories (Plano)
- 3-star ratings (the highest possible) in two cardiac surgery categories (Denton)
- U.S. News & World Report
- #30 in the nation for Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Surgery (Plano)
- “High Performing” in Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Surgery (Dallas)
- “High Performing” in Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Dallas and Plano)
- “High Performing” in Aortic Valve Surgery (Plano)
- “High Performing” in Heart Bypass Surgery (Denton and Plano)
- “High Performing” in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (Dallas and Plano)
Treating both common and complex cases
No matter how complex your cardiac need, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital’s cardiac surgery team has the expertise to care for you. We offer options for a full range of heart conditions, including both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques, allowing us to personalize your treatment plan to your heart.
We provide surgery for:
- Aortic aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic valve disease
- Cardiac tumors
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Mitral valve disease
- Pulmonary valve disease
- Tricuspid valve disease
How we care for you
Complex cardiac conditions need care from multiple experts working together as one. Through our approach to your cardiac surgery treatment, our team will work to keep you informed, involved and supported every step of the way.
From your initial visit to rehabilitation and follow-up care, you can expect to have coordinated access to all the services you need for your heart surgery and recovery on one team. We’ll answer your questions, guide you through your options and give you reassurance for the path ahead.
Find cardiac surgery care near you
People from all over Texas and the nation come to Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital for life-changing surgical care from our experienced heart teams. With our cardiac surgery programs in Dallas, Denton and Plano, you can find the team that fits your needs in a location that works for you.

621 N Hall St , Dallas, TX, 75226
621 N Hall St , Dallas, TX, 75226
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2801 S Mayhill Rd , Denton, TX, 76208
2801 S Mayhill Rd , Denton, TX, 76208
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1400 8th Ave Bldg A, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
1400 8th Ave Bldg A, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
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5268 W University Dr , McKinney, TX, 75071
5268 W University Dr , McKinney, TX, 75071
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1100 Allied Dr , Plano, TX, 75093
1100 Allied Dr , Plano, TX, 75093
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Refer a patient
Our cardiac surgery program works with referring physicians from Texas and beyond to connect patients with advanced surgical options for their heart conditions. We’ll provide ongoing communication and collaboration, keeping both you and your patient informed through each step.