How to Choose the Best Place for Mitral Valve Surgery

There are many things to think about when you are told you need mitral valve surgery.  There are questions to ask and finding answers can be confusing. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, advises patients to find a center that has expereince and expertise. At Cleveland Clinic, there is a team approach, bringing the best surgeons, doctors, nurses and other professionals together to provide the best care with outstanding outcomes.