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Cardiac Surgery

If you need surgery for a heart problem, it's vital to know you're in the best hands. Our team is led by experienced, board-certified cardiac surgeons and includes highly trained nurses and technical specialists who’ll ensure you receive the highest quality of care before, during, and after your surgery.

St. Luke's is a center of excellence for valve surgery and our surgeons perform hundreds of cardiac surgical procedures each year. Of these, approximately 50% are isolated aortic or mitral valve replacements, mitral valve repair, or a combination of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with valve replacement or mitral valve repair.

  • Facilities & Locations

Our team offers innovative treatments to address conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, lung disease, and vascular disease.


  • Location & Contact Info

    333 N. 1st St.
    Suite 280
    Boise, ID 83702
    (208) 345-6545

Providers

  • Cardiac Surgery

    Biography

    Andrew Forbes, MD, FACS is a cardiac surgeon specializing in stentless aortic valve surgery. 

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Cardiac Surgery

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Cardiac Surgery

    Biography

    Andrew Mesher, MD specializes in the surgical and endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic disease, aortic valve and aortic root surgery, mitral valve repair, coronary artery bypass grafting, and extracorporeal life support (ECMO).

    Prior to his medical education, Dr. Mesher earned his bachelor’s degree in biomechanical engineering from Stanford University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Cardiac Surgery

    Biography

    David Stuesse, MD specializes in the surgical treatment of valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease, minimally invasive surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation, adult congenital heart surgery, pediatric heart surgery, and blood conservation. He earned his bachelor's degree in physiology from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his residency in surgery and fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery and pediatric cardiac surgery at Oregon Health & Science University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments