The mission and history of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, PA extend beyond the formation of this skilled group of physicians thirty years ago. In 1960, Dr. Theodore Batchelder, one of its founding surgeons, performed the first open heart surgery in North Florida using his own instruments, portable equipment, and a single trained technician. Now deceased, Dr. Batchelder's legacy of dedication, skill, and commitment is kept alive by ten highly trained and innovative surgeons. Our group continues the tradition of providing the most advanced techniques for repairing and replacing heart valves, bypassing blocked coronary arteries, and treating other complex problems of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and esophagus. Keeping up with the latest in all technologies is critical to our associates.

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Associates, PA performs the largest volume of cardiac, vascular, and general thoracic operations of any practice in the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia area. The group performs open heart surgery at four medical centers: St. Vincent's Medical Center, Columbia Memorial, Baptist Medical Center, and St. Luke's Hospital. Over 2,200 procedures were performed during 2000. More than 3,000 thoracic and vascular operations were performed at the four medical centers and Methodist Hospital, Columbia Orange Park Medical Center, and Baptist Beaches Hospital at the Beaches. The extensive coverage that we are able to provide our patients and their primary physicians makes our practice unique in the area. In fact, almost half of our patients are referred to us by physicians outside the Jacksonville area. They come to us from Waycross, Brunswick, Valdosta, St. Augustine, and other areas.

Our established team of physicians, physicians assistants, nurses, and administrative staff, enhances the quality of care we are able to provide. We strongly believe that we approach our work with the highest level of compassion and quality. Our experience allows us to perform intricate procedures while making it as comfortable as possible for the patient and the family. In keeping its commitment to quality, care, and concern for the patient, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates maintains two physicians and two physicians assistants on call 24hours per day.

We treat our patients as if they were our own families. We have a "can do" philosophy in that if the surgical solution to our patients' problem exists we can do it!

The experience you need. The quality you demand. When you need additional care for your heart, lungs, or blood vessels, ask your doctor to introduce you to the physicians at Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates, PA.

Three Convenient Locations

St. Vincent's Medical Center 1820 Barrs Street, Suite 701 Jacksonville, FL 32204 (904) 3843343 * Main business office
Memorial Hospital Samuel Wells Jacksonville, 3599 S. University Blvd So. #602 Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 3988147
Baptist Medical Center Baptist Pavillion, #1804 836 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 398-3888

Each of the surgeons that comprise the Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates group has earned board certification by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. They have studied at some of the finest centers in America, including the Harvard Medical School, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Childrens' Hospital, Texas Heart Institute, University of Michigan, JohnsHopkins School of Medicine and others. We have developed proprietary skills in minimally invasive coronary artery and valvular surgery, transmyocardial laser surgery, lung reduction surgery, surgical management of diseases of the lungs, airway and esophagus. Also, peripheral vascular surgery, including angioplasty and stents.

We practice throughout North Florida and South Georgia. We perform surgeries at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Methodist Medical Center, Columbia Orange Park Medical Center, and the Baptist Medical Center at the beaches. Our surgeons currently serve their fellow physicians and their patients in a 20county area across North Florida and South Georgia, from Waycross to Brunswick, and Daytona to Tallahassee.

The staff at Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Associates is specially trained in advanced customer service techniques. Our team of professionals and our stateoftheart computer system creates a seamless, integrated delivery system for every individual.
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