Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

At the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, our team of specialists deliver comprehensive, leading-edge care to treat a wide range of conditions. From diagnostics and cardiac imaging to heart transplants, our physicians are experts in treating hearts, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, from South Florida to the Treasure Coast.
Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute Overview
Jerry Estep, MD showing a model heart to a patient

You’re in expert hands at the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Our specialists provide the highest quality care for conditions affecting your heart, blood vessels, lungs and chest.

You have access to every specialist you need, including world-renowned cardiologists, vascular medicine physicians and cardiothoracic surgeons. Our comprehensive, compassionate approach draws patients from across the U.S. and around the world.

Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Florida: Why Choose Us?

When you come to Cleveland Clinic in Florida for your care, you benefit from:

  • Focused expertise: Our physicians are leaders in their fields, and many have subspecialty training in specific areas of cardiovascular and thoracic medicine. They use their knowledge and experience to offer the most effective treatments. Learn more about our awards and recognition.
  • Multidisciplinary team: When experts from multiple specialties work together, you receive better results. That’s why our physicians and surgeons meet to discuss complex cases and the best treatment plans for our patients. We also regularly collaborate with specialists at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
  • Surgical excellence: We use leading-edge tools and techniques that provide excellent outcomes if you need heart, vascular or thoracic surgery. Our team performs the full range of surgeries, from minimally invasive atrial fibrillation (Afib) procedures to heart transplant. We explain all your options and prioritize minimally invasive options when patients are eligible.
  • Research focus: Many of our specialists are published researchers who are developing innovative tests and treatments. As our patient, you have access to these new, groundbreaking therapies that are improving the standard of care.
  • Convenient care: Life is busy, so we make it easier to access our world-class care. When appropriate, we offer secure virtual visits that allow you to see our team without leaving home.

Discover more reasons to choose Cleveland Clinic in Florida for your heart and vascular care. Explore our departments and centers.

Heart & Vascular Departments & Staff

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Departments & Centers

Our physicians, surgeons, nurses and other health care professionals at Cleveland Clinic in Florida work together in areas of expertise to provide the highest level of patient care.

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Patient Stories

Patient Stories

A Hidden Aortic Aneurysm, Discovered Just in Time

A Hidden Aortic Aneurysm, Discovered Just in Time

Jun 1, 2026

“I had nothing but great care at Cleveland Clinic,” Robert says. “It was just perfect all the way down the line. And Dr. Howard was phenomenal.”

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Patient, John Petri, talking with Cleveland Clinic Florida cardiologist, Dr. Malcom McDonald.

Detecting the Invisible: A Life Saving Aortic Repair

May 5, 2026

"John is grateful for the expert, collaborative care and advanced technology that gave him a second chance at life."
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Left: Seth Keyser and his wife, Jessica in the hospital, and Right: Seth being a volunteer at the hospital.

A Second Chance: A Heart Attack Survival Story

Mar 25, 2026

“I consider myself a blessed individual,” Seth says. “My goal is to give my time to Cleveland Clinic. I feel in my heart the dedication and commitment of all of the teams.
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Online Virtual Visits

Online Virtual Visits

You can stay connected to your healthcare team through virtual visits, using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Ask your provider about what options are available.

Treatment Guides

Treatment Guides

Download our free heart & vascular guides for more information on specific conditions.

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