Heart Surgery
If you or a loved one has a serious heart condition that requires complex or emergency surgery, know at Saint Alphonsus they're in the right place.
Our Cardiothoracic Surgery program offers the region's most comprehensive program in a safe, state-of-the-art environment. Our expert cardiothoracic surgeons and world-class cardiologists work together at the region's only Heart Institute to provide world-class heart surgery options, close to home.
Region's Only Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program
Saint Alphonsus is proud to provide the only minimally invasive surgery option for coronary artery bypass graft and valve surgery patients in Boise and the surrounding areas. This option provides patients who qualify with shorter recovery times and less scarring.
The Best Heart Surgery Paired with Compassionate Care
In part, our cardiothoracic surgery program is so successful because of our approach to caring for each patient. Our surgeons work closely with referring physicians and other specialists to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Once in the operating room, our teams are very skilled at providing all the support necessary, using highly sophisticated equipment and leading-edge care.
Heart Surgery Types
Procedures performed:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Valve Replacement, Valve Repair
- Thoracic Surgery
- Hybrid Mini MAZE surgery for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive Valve Repair
To schedule an appointment with one of our cardiothoracic surgeons please call 208-302-0130
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for patient care and outcomes in isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery.
Provider Videos
Dr. Robert Farivar
Dr. Robert Saeid Farivar, MD, PhD is the Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic Program at Saint Alphonsus. He is specialty trained in cardiothoracic surgery and specifically in minimally invasive valve repair and replacement.
Dr. Farivar is leading an innovative clinical trial that uses the CardiaMend patch and Amiodarone in patients undergoing isolated heart valve surgery or isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Hear from husband and wife cardiac surgery patients, Bob and Judy Gallemore, about their experience working with renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and Saint Alphonsus Medical Director, Robert Saied Farivar, MD and the Saint Alphonsus Cardiothoracic Surgery team.
Dr. Robert Farivar with Saint Alphonsus speaks on heart health and the most common heart conditions that he sees.
Dr. Ben Taylor
Dr. Ben Taylor is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.