Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic surgery is a specialty consisting of the surgical treatment of congenital and acquired abnormalities of the heart and cardiovascular system, lungs and chest wall. Rochester General Hospital’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is New York State’s fourth largest heart surgery program. In fact, our team of cardiothoracic surgeons performs over 1,200 surgeries each year.

In 2004, Rochester General Hospital became a Cleveland Clinic Heart Surgery Center. By combining the region’s best and the nation’s best cardiac surgical programs, the Rochester Heart Institute ensures that all of the latest research and technology are available locally for you and your family. RHI’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is dedicated to the advancement of the latest diagnostic and treatment options for our heart patients.

We are proud of our excellent outcomes. RHI has been recognized both regionally and nationally as providing among the best cardiac surgery in the country.

The cardiac surgery team at Rochester General Hospital is recognized regionally and nationally for superior performance. Rochester General’s cardiac program has been identified as a Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital in the country for nine years by Thomson/Reuters, a leading healthcare data source.

RHI’s cardiac program has also received the prestigious national RIT/USA Quality Cup Award and the Pinnacle Award for Quality Improvement by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). The Award recognizes significant achievements in the areas of quality improvement and patient care. Our cardiac team is proud to be recognized both on a regional and national basis.

Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Ronald L. Kirshner, MD - Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery

David C. Cheeran, MD

Eli Becker, MD

For more information about the Rochester Heart Institute, call (585) 922-5400.

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