Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic in Pleasanton
Part of Cardiovascular Health
Welcome to the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic in Pleasanton
We provide complete heart care, including the full spectrum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery procedures. Serving the local community and beyond, experienced doctors deliver world-renowned, Stanford-quality care in the East Bay.
5565 W. Las Positas Blvd
Suite 320
Pleasanton,
CA
94588
What We Offer You for Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
- Internationally recognized expertise in treating both common and complex heart and vascular conditions, including artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
Go to Conditions Treated - Personalized treatment using advanced technology and emphasizing minimally invasive approaches to help speed healing. Go to Treatments
- Clinical trials of promising therapies and techniques, providing you early access to new treatment options, when appropriate. Go to Clinical Trials
- Team approach with experienced doctors collaborating to provide excellent care and help you make informed choices. Go to Your Care Team
- Easy access to our conveniently located, state-of-the-art clinic. Go to Accessing Care

Conditions Treated
Our cardiovascular specialists treat all conditions involving the heart and vascular system. We manage chronic, long-term issues, as well as acute problems that come on suddenly. Our doctors and supportive care specialists work closely with you to outline a treatment plan designed to help you manage symptoms and restore your quality of life.
Dedicated centers connected to our service focus on the heart and vascular care needs of specific types of patients: Women’s Heart Health, South Asian Translational Heart Initiative, Sports Cardiology Center, and Adult Congenital Heart Program.
The conditions we treat include:
Stanford Health Care is ranked in the top 10 best hospitals in America for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
Treatments
Our team specializes in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases then delivering compassionate care and innovative treatments, even for conditions once thought to be untreatable. Our doctors actively research new approaches to heart and vascular care, and use their research discoveries to improve your treatment options.
We offer the full range of treatments, emphasizing the most conservative approach, including noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. In cases where surgery is needed, our surgeons use the latest equipment and technology available.
Stanford Health Care received the highest award for participation in the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative®.
Diagnostics
Our goal is to ensure you receive the right diagnosis as quickly as possible, so we can provide the right treatment right away. Advanced technology, diagnostic techniques, and laboratory services enable us to pinpoint the cause of your condition and tailor a care plan to treat it.
Our diagnostic tools include:
- Cardiac catheterization lab
Evaluates your heart’s blood pressure and vessels. - Echocardiography
Enables doctors to view the size, shape, and performance of your heart. - Stress tests
For diagnosis of coronary artery disease and monitoring of heart health.
- Vascular imaging
Complete imaging capabilities, including ultrasound. - Vascular lab
Offers state-of-the-art noninvasive testing and same-day imaging appointments.
Treatments
- Aortic valve surgery
Surgery to repair or replace an aortic valve that is not working correctly. - Arrhythmia surgery
A surgical procedure to correct irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. - Bloodless Cardiac Surgery
Bloodless surgery, also known as transfusion-free surgery, is a technique that uses no blood products or transfusions during surgery. - Congenital heart surgery
Corrective surgery to fix or treat a genetic heart defect. - Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
A surgical procedure used in which the blocked portion of the coronary artery is bypassed with another piece of blood vessel. - Heart surgery
Heart surgery is performed to correct problems in the heart valves and arteries, restore blood flow, or replace a diseased heart altogether. - Hybrid coronary revascularization
Hybrid coronary revascularization is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat coronary artery disease. Because it is minimally invasive, open heart surgery is not necessary. - Left ventricular remodeling/surgical ventricular restoration
A technique that provides the heart with a more normal shape after a heart attack, allowing it to pump blood more efficiently.
- Mechanical circulatory support (MCS)
A mechanical circulatory support device helps your heart function while you wait for a heart transplant. - Minimally invasive heart surgery
Surgeons make tiny chest incisions to access your heart through openings between the ribs. This approach is less invasive than traditional open heart surgery. - Myectomy/myotomy
A surgical treatment option that removes a portion of the enlarged heart wall. - Natural heart valve repair
This new technique preserves as much of the natural heart structure as possible and avoids the need for artificial devices. - Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)
A procedure used to relieve severe angina or chest pain in patients who aren't candidates for bypass surgery or angioplasty. - Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
A less invasive procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis, using an artificial aortic valve. - Valvular surgery
Heart valve surgery used to repair or replace diseased heart valves.
Clinical Trials
Our specialists deepen the understanding of heart care through research and clinical trials. These studies evaluate new medical techniques and technologies to diagnose, treat, or prevent cardiovascular conditions. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you have access to these exciting new approaches.
Open trials refer to studies currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants in the near future. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but similar studies may open in the future.
Your Care Team
Cardiothoracic and vascular specialists excel in the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions involving the heart and vascular system. Our team members are highly trained and experienced in providing advanced care for a wide range of disorders. Our doctors also help define national protocols for the treatment of cardiovascular disease through their clinical research and active participation in national medical associations

Your Doctors
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Cardiothoracic surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the heart, lungs, and other organs in the chest. These conditions include coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
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Vascular surgeons specialize in treating vascular disease (affecting the blood vessels) through a variety of advanced surgical and nonsurgical options. They also have special training in treating peripheral vascular disease (a disease of the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain).
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Extended Care Team
Our skilled physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) have special training in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases. They see patients independently as well as with a doctor. APPs can give you an exam, write prescriptions, and help prevent or treat many issues.
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Convenient Care Where You Live and Work
The Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic in Pleasanton provides seamless access to Stanford's comprehensive services — from diagnostic evaluation to treatment and follow-up – for the full range of heart and vascular conditions.
We participate in a wide range of insurance plans. View the list of insurance plans accepted by Stanford Health Care >>
Have insurance or pre-authorization questions? The Patient Financial Clearance team is available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., to answer your questions. Please call 650-724-4445 or 1-877-291-7335
When choosing a doctor, it’s important to consider the doctor’s clinical training, experience and expertise in a specialized area that matches your health care needs.
You can find the right Stanford doctor for you by using our doctor directory and filtering the results based on a medical category, specialty, or doctor’s last name. View our list of Inherited Cardiovascuar Disease doctors >>
We offer a number of support services, including support groups, interpreter services, nutrition services, a health library, and a variety of classes and events. Learn more about our support services >>
You can call the Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors. Call 650-736-7878 to make an appointment.
Yes, Stanford Health Care offers financial assistance for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Meet with one of our financial counselors to find the best approach to paying for your health care. Financial counselors are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Learn more about financial assistance services >>
Managing treatment for Esophageal Disorders is a highly personalized process. Our care team guides you every step of the way, including:
- What to expect and what to bring on the day of your appointment
- Maps, directions, parking, public transit options, and contact information
- Suggested questions to ask your doctor
For your first appointment, you should plan to bring any related test results and your medical history to share with your doctor. Our clinic receptionists will confirm the information you should bring with you prior to your first appointment.
You will also need to have the following information with you when you check in:
- Insurance card
- A form of payment for any co-pays or deductibles
- One form of photo ID:
- Valid state-issued driver’s license
- Valid state-issued ID card
- Valid passport
- Valid U.S. Military ID card
- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
The Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease is located at the following address. Valet and self-parking options are available for a fee.
Directions and Parking information for the Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease:
300 Pasteur Drive
Heart Clinic 1, Clinic A21
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-736-7878
Please plan to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your appointment time due to construction near the main hospital campus. This will allow you plenty of time to park, locate your clinic and complete any additional paperwork.
Please print, fill out, and return the Medical Record Release Form to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to Stanford Health Care.
Always feel free to bring someone with you to your appointments. A family member or friend can help ask questions, remember the information your care team gives you, and provide support.
Write down your questions before your appointment and rank them in order of importance, beginning with the most important ones. If there isn’t enough time to have all your questions answered during your appointment, ask your doctor who you can speak with to get your other questions answered.
You have multiple options when it comes to paying your bill.
- Pay Online:
- You can log in to MyHealth or the MyHealth mobile app to see and pay your bill.
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Contact the MyHealth Help Desk
- You can also pay as a guest to pay your bill without logging in.
- Pay by mail:
- Stanford Health Care
P.O. Box 740715, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
- Stanford Health Care
- Pay by Phone:
- You can call our Patient Billing Customer Service Office
1-800-549-3720.
- You can call our Patient Billing Customer Service Office
For our latest business hours and for more information about billing, visit our Billing page.
We offer a number of support services, including support groups, interpreter services, nutrition services, a health library, and a variety of classes and events. Learn more about our support services >>
Please call our clinic receptionists at 650-736-7878. They are available Monday through Friday to help you reschedule or cancel your appointment.
To determine if a clinical trial is right for you, talk to your doctor. He or she can refer you to a research coordinator for more information on studies that may be right for your specific condition.
You can also find the guidelines for who can participate in a particular clinical trial online. However, it is best to work with your doctor to decide the right care approach for your needs.
Many of our programs are available to international patients.
Our International Medicine Services team can help you find the right doctor, estimate medical costs, book travel, and get you information about Stanford programs and services.
Please call 650-723-8561 or email IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org to get started
For Referring Physicians
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referring Physicians.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or e-mail the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org
To request an appointment please contact:
Cardiac Surgery Clinic, call 925-278-7017
Vascular Care Clinic, call 925-278-7010