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Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in Palm Beach County offering minimally invasive heart surgery as a treatment option for patients suffering from heart valve disease. Unlike traditional open heart surgery where the breast bone needs to be surgically separated, minimally invasive valve surgery is performed through a small incision between the ribs.
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About Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

We would like to take this time to welcome you and thank you for choosing Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.

Since opening our doors in 1968, to performing the first open-heart surgery in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast in 1983, our 199-bed, advanced tertiary medical center has expanded over the years to offer a full spectrum of healthcare services. Some of our most notable services include our Heart and Vascular Institute, emergency services, orthopedics and joint replacement, Certified Primary Stroke Center, neurosurgery, urology, general and robotic surgery, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation services.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center places a strong emphasis on patient centered care and we are dedicated to optimal health through clinical excellence and unparalleled compassion.

As Palm Beach County grows, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is committed to introducing new services and programs to better serve the community’s needs. We are proud to continue achieving excellence nearly 55 years later. Thank you for entrusting us with your care.

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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Now Offering Minimally Invasive Treatment Option for Heart Valve Patients

Mar 5, 2021

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is now offering patients new treatment for valve repair and replacement procedures. The hospital is now able to perform minimally invasive surgery for several heart valve diseases. Dr. Nishant Patel, cardiothoracic surgeon, is one of the first, and currently the only surgeon performing this procedure at the hospital.

“These procedures are a breakthrough in our community, and we are looking forward to providing this level of care to our patients at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center,” said Dr. Patel. “Unlike traditional open heart surgery where the breast bone needs to be surgically separated, minimally invasive valve surgery is performed through a small incision between the ribs, which may offer less pain, scarring, and a faster return to your daily activities.”

The following minimally procedures are now being offered at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center:
  • Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Tricuspid Repair and Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Repair

“As one of the top heart hospitals in Palm Beach County, this is just another way we are able to bring some of the best cardiac care right here in our community,” said Teresa Urquhart, chief executive officer of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “These new minimally invasive valve procedures will give people an easier recovery while being able to get back to their regular activities even quicker than before. Our hospital has also taken the proper steps to continue providing safe and appropriate care to our patients.”

For a complimentary referral to a physician near you, call 866-956-8172 or visit our Cardiovascular page.