Heart and Vascular Care

Heart and Vascular Care

2025-26 US News and World Report Best Hospitals Survey Cardiology & Heart Surgery Badge

Best-in-Class Care for Cardiovascular Disease

Nearly half of American adults are affected by cardiovascular disease. Our USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute team provides noninvasive treatments and specialized surgical therapies for conditions such as:

  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Heart attack
  • Heart failure
  • Stroke
  • Vascular disease

We use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to find the root cause of your condition. Our team works together to identify appropriate therapies to treat and manage your cardiac or vascular condition. Our patient-centered approach offers you a better experience and better outcome.

Our clinical experts provide integrated care for a broad range of cardiovascular diseases and conditions through our dedicated cardiac and vascular care centers:

 

Keck Medicine of USC’s Cardiac and Vascular Institute team treat a wide range of heart and vascular conditions using advanced therapies, surgeries and treatments.

 

Conditions We Treat

 

Treatments We Offer

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Advanced Care for Heart Disease and Vascular Conditions

Our cardiologists work with cardiac and vascular surgeons to turn cutting-edge discoveries and clinical trials into innovative therapies.

Our experts are leading researchers and frontrunners in the development of advanced therapies.

Our experienced doctors are dedicated to the long-term management of your cardiac and vascular conditions.

You can connect with your care team in in-office appointments or via phone calls and video visits.

We are recognized among the top programs in the nation for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

Two Keck Medicine of USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute doctors talk to a patient in an examining room

World-Class Leadership

Our internationally renowned physicians and clinicians are dedicated to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care. We are leaders in cutting-edge treatments, breakthrough research and exceptional outcomes.

A portrait of Dr. Vaughn Starnes.

Vaughn Starnes, MD

Chair, Department of Surgery
A portrait of Dr. Craig Baker.

Craig Baker, MD

Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery

Beyond Clinical Care

Clinical Trials

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.

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