Search and compare cardiac surgery programs across the United States. Filter by quality ratings, surgical volume, and program capabilities. Data sourced from STS Public Reporting and CMS Hospital Compare.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons rates cardiac surgery programs on a 1 to 3 star scale based on risk-adjusted outcomes. A 3-star rating places a program in the highest quality category nationally. Only programs that voluntarily participate in STS reporting receive a rating.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rates hospitals on a 1 to 5 star scale across multiple quality domains including mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care. This is a hospital-wide metric, not specific to cardiac surgery.
Higher-volume cardiac surgery programs have consistently demonstrated better outcomes in peer-reviewed research. Programs performing over 1,000 cases per year are considered high-volume. For complex operations, volume is one of the strongest predictors of outcomes.
Advanced capabilities like robotic surgery, TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), and heart transplant programs indicate a center's breadth of cardiac services and commitment to the latest treatment modalities.
the mortality risk at low-volume cardiac surgery centers compared to high-volume centers performing the same procedures.
STS-rated programs have significantly lower risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates. Not all programs participate in public reporting.
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Data sourced from STS Public Reporting Database, CMS Hospital Compare, and publicly available hospital program information. Quality ratings are updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent reporting period. Annual volume figures are approximate. This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation for or against any specific hospital or program. Individual patient outcomes depend on many factors beyond hospital-level metrics. Consult your physician team for personalized guidance.