Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute
Trusted with the Most Complex Heart Care in Orange County
At the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute, patients with the most challenging heart conditions receive care from Orange County’s strongest network of nationally recognized cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, heart failure specialists, and electrophysiologists.
(949) 764-8123
Orange County’s highest-volume center for complex cardiac surgery.
Get Expert Evaluation for Complex Heart Conditions
If your heart condition involves multiple risks or uncertain next steps, Hoag’s multidisciplinary specialists work together to evaluate your case and guide the right treatment approach.
A Second Opinion Can Make a Life-Saving Difference
If you’ve been told surgery isn’t an option or your condition is too complex, Hoag’s Heart & Vascular Institute offers comprehensive evaluations and advanced treatment options for high-risk patients.
Experience matters when heart conditions are complex
Patients across Southern California are referred to Hoag when their heart conditions require advanced expertise and coordinated specialty care.
Highest cardiac surgery volume in Orange County¹
Hoag is the only Orange County hospital to earn multiple 3‑star ratings, the highest distinction, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Integrated cardiac network spanning cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, vascular surgery and heart failure
Nationally benchmarked surgical outcomes
At Hoag, excellence is not a claim—it is measured and independently validated.
Get a comprehensive evaluation
Hoag brings together the expertise, technology, and coordinated care required to treat the most complex cardiovascular cases.
When the next step in heart care isn’t clear
Not every heart condition follows a predictable path. Some patients are told they’re too high risk for surgery. Others face multiple heart conditions that complicate treatment decisions. At Hoag, complex heart cases are not the exception—they are what we treat every day. Our multidisciplinary heart team evaluates conditions such as:
Advanced valve disease
High-risk coronary artery disease
Structural heart conditions
Heart failure requiring mechanical support
Complex arrhythmias
Cardiologists, surgeons and specialists review each case together to determine the safest and most effective treatment strategy.
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Full-service offerings designed to help you get all the help and support you need in one place.
If you’ve been told your condition is too complex for surgery
We encourage you to seek a comprehensive evaluation. Hoag routinely evaluates high-risk patients and offers advanced procedural options that may not be available elsewhere.
Request a consultation
Submit a request and a member of our cardiovascular team will contact you to help schedule your visit.
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Explore Hoag’s nationally recognized cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, and heart care specialists.
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