Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates

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Welcome to CARDIOTHORACIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATEs of San Antonio. Established in 1982, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATEs has the longest continuous tenure of any cardiovascular surgical practice in Bexar County. Dr. J. Marvin Smith III and Dr. David Ogden present unexcelled care and competency in dealing with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular disease. At CTSA, our primary mission is to produce the best in clinical outcomes while being ever attentive to the personal needs of the patients and their families. We welcome your inquiries.

Our exceptional staff operates as a team working for you. When you call, your medical questions will be answered by certified medical personnel. This ensures your questions are afforded the appropriate attention they deserve.

The practice of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery involves diagnosis and treatment that affect the heart, lungs, aorta, peripheral blood vessels and the GI tract. Drs. Smith and Ogden are board certified specialists in this field and combine over 5 decades of experience. Our particular areas of expertise include: revascularization surgery for coronary artery disease, surgery for valvular heart disease (repair and replacement), surgery for cardiac arrhythmias, including MAZE procedures and device insertions, surgery for aneurysms and other diseases of the aorta and branch vessels, endovascular surgery and implantation of artificial assist devices. Drs. Smith and Ogden have extensive surgical experience with benign and malignant diseases of the lung, mediastinum, esophagus and stomach. Minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical techniques for these diseases are used when appropriate.
CTSA has served as the principal investigator of new cardiac devices and treatments of heart disease for major biomedical companies through the nation. This offers the opportunity to evaluate new devices and techniques not generally available. CTSA is therefore capable of providing innovative techniques in dealing with valvular heart disease. CTSA has the greatest experience in the South Texas area with implantation of stentless valves. These offer distinct advantages over other types of valves in selected patients. This broad experience has provided a proving ground for new valve repair techniques and has improved the results in dealing with various manifestations of valve disease. This continuing involvement with major biotechnology companies insures that the best available therapy is accessible for our patients.

After hours, calls will be forwarded to us from this number. If there is no answer, please call 210.576.5008

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, we invite you to telephone the office before leaving for your scheduled appointment. If the doctor is running late due to an emergency, you can adjust your schedule to avoid a wait.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY: Our office and building meet all ADA standards. Additionally, if it is difficult for you to walk from your car to our office, we have a transport chair which you may use. Please call the office in advance to request use of the chair.

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