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Sutter Heart & Vascular Institute

Being diagnosed with a heart condition can be an overwhelming experience. For more than 60 years the Sutter Heart and Vascular Institute has provided compassionate, comprehensive and evidence-based approaches to cardiovascular care. Our specialists help people of all ages cope with mild to life-threatening conditions.

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Or call (888) 834-1788.

Innovative Cardiac Care

When dealing with matters of the heart, you can trust the skill and experience of one of the region's most respected healthcare leaders. For more than 45 years, the Sutter Heart & Vascular Institute has provided advanced, compassionate cardiac care for patients ranging from premature infants to the elderly. Sutter offers the widest array of heart-related services in Northern California, including expert diagnosis and treatment for heart attacks, congenital cardiac defects, congestive heart failure, valve conditions, heart arrhythmias, and circulation problems.

From its beginning in 1957, the Sutter Heart & Vascular Institute has been a pioneer in providing the latest advances in care to patients of all ages. The list of notable firsts for Greater Sacramento include:

  • First successful open-heart surgery
  • First pediatric open-heart surgery
  • First heart transplant
  • First interventional vascular program
  • First to perform coronary angioplasty
  • First to perform electrophysiology
  • First to perform transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR)
  • First to perform endoscopic vein harvesting
  • First to perform pediatric tele-echocardiology
  • First to perform pediatric interventional heart catheterization

Our medical staff is made up of cardiovascular experts in the field of cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, electrophysiology, heart failure, congenital heart disorders and transplantation, as well as our highly trained and experienced clinical staff.  Our cardiovascular team is well prepared to diagnose and treat even the most complex cardiac cases.

Patients in the Sacramento Sierra Region have easy access to the Sutter Heart & Vascular Institute. Our services are located at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. We also work closely with doctors and take referrals from Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Davis Hospital and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. 

Patient Stories

Living Life to Its Fullest Thanks to Modern Technology

An electronic engineer by profession, Roger spent his life designing and fixing systems. But he needed help when it came to repairing his own heart.

Newborn with Heart Condition Thrives after Treatment

Looking at Ethan today, you wouldn’t know that he has endured three open-heart procedures.

Transplant Patient Gets New Heart and Outlook on Life

After suffering a massive heart attack, Earl Lovell received a life-saving heart transplant at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

Surviving a Ventricular Fibrillation Attack

George Vaughn never had heart trouble until a sudden onset of ventricular fibrillation threatened his life.

Little Guy, Strong Heart

Ian and Jennifer were overjoyed with the arrival of their first born, but at only a few weeks old he was diagnosed with a heart murmer.

Abby: “One of the Few Two-Year-Olds That Knows the Value of Life.

Abby was known as 'angry baby' until her parents saw something wasn't right. Thanks to Sutter's pediatric specialists, Abby is happy and thriving.

Stroke Patient Walks Again After Rehabilitation

Brad Barber went from being close to death, to alive but severely disabled, to walking with a cane thanks to the Sutter Rehabilitation Institute.

Baby Girl Overcomes Heart Defect

Keira was still in the womb when doctors discovered she had a heart defect. After birth, doctors at Sutter Health repaired the newborn's tiny heart.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Karen E. Schultz, M.D.

Karen E. Schultz, M.D.

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Joel M. Crawford, M.D.

Joel M. Crawford, M.D.

  • Vascular Surgery

David K. Roberts, III, M.D., FACC

David K. Roberts, III, M.D., FACC

  • Cardiovascular Disease

  • Interventional Cardiology

Minghua Hao, M.D.

Minghua Hao, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Daniel J. Ebenezer, M.D., FACC

Daniel J. Ebenezer, M.D., FACC

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Zijian Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FACC

Zijian Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FACC

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Sonya D. Raghavan, M.D.

Sonya D. Raghavan, M.D.

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Richard J. Axelrod, M.D.

Richard J. Axelrod, M.D.

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Alifeya M. Attarwala, M.D.

Alifeya M. Attarwala, M.D.

  • Cardiovascular Disease

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