Choosing Your Ross Procedure Surgeon: Key Criteria

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https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - The Ross procedure is a complex and technically demanding operation that requires a highly skilled and experienced surgeon. But how do you know if your surgeon is the right choice for this procedure?

To help patients and parents make an informed decision, we spoke with Dr. Richard Kim, Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim has extensive experience performing the Ross procedure and shares key criteria for selecting the best surgeon and center for this advanced aortic valve replacement.

In this video, Dr. Kim discusses:

- Why experience matters when choosing a Ross procedure surgeon
- How to evaluate a surgeon’s expertise and comfort level with the procedure
- The importance of a hospital’s Ross procedure volume and outcomes
- What questions patients should ask their surgeon before moving forward
- The role of shared decision-making in selecting the right surgical approach

If you would like to schedule an appointment or seek a second opinion with Dr. Kim, please call (424) 345-1804 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/hospital/cedars-sinai-heart-institute.
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