The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital
The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital has pioneered the way in providing cardiac services to North Coast residents. This means quality care close to home that includes prevention, education, diagnostic and treatment services, as well as a full cardiac rehabilitation program.
Working together to offer seamless care
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. That’s why when it comes to your heart health you want the best care possible.
At the Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital, we offer comprehensive cardiac services right in your backyard. Our team of highly skilled physicians and clinical caregivers specialize in everything from heart disease prevention and education to diagnostic and treatment services.
We offer cutting-edge cardiovascular procedures, including open heart surgeries and catheterization lab procedures that clear your arteries using angioplasty and stents, as well as a full cardiovascular rehabilitation program.
Our physician team, left to right above: John Postel, MD, PhD - Chief Cardiac Surgeon , Andrew Michaels, MD, M.A.S, F.A.C.C, F.A.H.A - Interventional Cardiologist, Kevin Brady, MD - Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Robert Lock, MD, F.A.C.C, F.S.C.A.I - Interventional Cardiologist, David Ploss, MD, F.A.C.C - Cardiologist, Electrophysiologist
Comprehensive Cardiac Services:
Open Heart Surgery Cardiac Catheterization Cardiac Interventions (Stents, Angioplasty) Electrophysiology Studies Intra Cardiac and Bi-Ventricular Cardiac Defibrillators Pacemakers Patent Foramen Ovale Repairs (PFO) Atrial Septal Defect Repairs (ASD) Cardiac Rehabilitation
For more information about cardiac care at St. Joseph Hospital, please call
888-432-7819 or (707) 269 - 3770
Former Patients Speak On the Quality of Care by the Heart Institute Team: