Open Heart Surgery

Trust Your Heart to Nationally Recognized Experts

Open-heart surgery is one of the world-class, comprehensive cardiovascular services offered at Jupiter Medical Center's Robson Heart and Vascular Institute.

Our cardiac surgery team specializes in the safest and most advanced techniques for conditions that must be treated with open-heart surgery. The team's goal: reduce recovery times and provide the best possible outcomes for Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast patients and their families.

Meet Our Team

Ali Alameri, MD, Fellowship Trained, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Alameri is a highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeon at the Robson Heart & Vascular Institute at Jupiter Medical Center. He specializes in minimally invasive and advanced robotic surgery, with a focus on treating complex heart and lung conditions. His expertise in robotic surgery encompasses procedures such as tricuspid valve repair, left atrial appendage closure, mitral valve repair, MIDCAB and Barostim™ therapy. He performs traditional and minimally invasive procedures including TAVR, Mitraclip, aneurysm surgery, and hybrid procedures for atrial fibrillation.

Dr. Alameri completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the esteemed University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, as well as a specialized fellowship in robotic surgery. He is part of a multidisciplinary team that leverages leading-edge technology to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, Dr. Alameri utilizes the latest surgical techniques to help his patients achieve their best quality of life.

Vivek Patel, MD, FACS

Dr. Vivek Patel is a fellowship trained, cardiothoracic surgeon at Jupiter Medical Center’s Robson Heart and Vascular Institute. With a focus on advanced techniques and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Patel was among the first in South Florida to perform robotic-assisted MIDCAB (Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass) surgery for the treatment of coronary artery disease. He also specializes in Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy, which uses neuromodulation to alleviate the symptoms of systolic heart failure.

He completed his cardiothoracic surgery training at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, and furthered his expertise with a fellowship in aortic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Patel serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UT Health East Texas. He is dedicated to ensuring his patients’ well-being and enhancing their quality of life through innovative surgical care.

What is Cardiac Surgery?

Cardiac surgery includes traditional and minimally invasive surgery options to treat a variety of cardiothoracic disorders including:

• Aortic, Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Diseases (Structural Heart Disease)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (Mitraclip)
• Aortic Root and Aneurysm
• Hybrid Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation

Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Heart Issues include:

• Repairing or replacing the tricuspid valve, which manages the blood flow between the right atrium and ventricle
• Sealing the left atrial appendage to prevent blood clots leading to strokes
• Robotic-assisted minimally invasive coronary bypass (RAMIDCAB) to bypass blocked arteries through a small incision
• Treating heart failure using the Barostim procedure, which implants a small electrical stimulation device to help regulate blood volume and pressure
• Repairing the mitral valve

Immediately after surgery, patients are transferred to Jupiter Medical Center's state-of-the-art cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU), where they receive highly specialized care from expertly trained ICU nurses and staff.

Cardiac rehabilitation is initiated the day after surgery, continues throughout the hospital stay and is available as an outpatient service to help patients recover optimally. Most patients remain in the hospital 5 to 7 days.

At Jupiter Medical Center, we are committed to providing exceptional care for our patients undergoing open heart surgery. Our highly skilled surgical team, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive support services help ensure that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs. We understand that heart surgery can be a significant decision, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.