Your Medical Team for Open Heart Surgery at University of Colorado Hospital

Open Heart Surgery Specialists

Cardiologist – a doctor who specialize in study of the actions of the heart and its diseases

Cardiac Surgeon – a cardiologist who specializes in the surgical treatment of heart disease

Cardiac surgery fellow – a doctor whose training emphasizes teaching and research and who is receiving clinical training in cardiology

Residents/interns – doctors who have completed medical school and are continuing with post-graduate medical training.

Other Open Heart Surgery Staff

Cardiac surgery case manager – a health professional who manages and coordinates the care of patients between different departments

Exercise physiologists – a health professional who teaches patients how to safely exercise to improve their health.

Registered nurses – nurses licensed in the state of Colorado who conducts medical evaluations, takes patient histories and provides ongoing care for patients

Occupational therapist – A health professional trained to help people who are ill or disabled learn to manage their daily activities.

Physical therapist – A trained health professional who performs and teaches exercise, massage and other techniques that aid in recovery and maximize physical ability with less pain.