Expert Heart Team review for Columbus area patients. Virtual consultations with 48-hour turnaround.
Columbus is home to Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, a major academic cardiac surgery program with particular strength in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital adds high-volume community cardiac surgery capability. The metro performs approximately 2,600 cardiac procedures annually, positioning Columbus as a significant cardiac surgery hub in the Midwest. Columbus patients face a common Midwest dynamic: the pull of Cleveland Clinic. Located just two hours northeast, Cleveland Clinic's cardiac surgery program is consistently ranked number one nationally, creating a persistent question for Columbus patients — should they travel to Cleveland? This question is not always straightforward; Ohio State has excellent outcomes for many procedures, and the logistical burden of traveling to Cleveland for surgery and follow-up care is substantial. WhiteGloveMD resolves this question with objective analysis. Our Heart Team evaluates whether the specific case complexity and procedure type would meaningfully benefit from Cleveland Clinic's higher volume, or whether Ohio State or OhioHealth can deliver equivalent results closer to home.
Columbus patients benefit most from our objective analysis of the "should I go to Cleveland?" question. Our Heart Team uses national outcomes data to provide a clear, evidence-based recommendation about whether travel is warranted for the specific case at hand.
48-hour turnaround. Dual-physician Heart Team review. Starting at $495.