Valley Heart Institute of Doctors Medical Center
About Valley Heart Institute of Doctors Medical Center
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in America. At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto and its affiliate, Valley Heart Institute, we provide you with:
- Innovative, lifesaving technologies
- More than 30 diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of heart and vascular conditions – from the common to the complex
- An outpatient heart clinic offering diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures
From emergency heart attack response to minimally invasive therapies, Doctors Medical Center and Valley Heart Institute are committed to preventive and emergency care. Among our innovative technologies is the life-saving Impella Device, which decreases the load on a patient’s heart. That helps high-risk patients endure vital procedures such as angioplasty. We also provide arrhythmia management, pacemaker insertion, catheterization and stenting.
For decades, we’ve been the Central Valley’s trusted destination for heart care. Our accreditation for clinical excellence from organizations such as the American Heart Association, Society of Chest Pain Centers and the American Stroke Association validate that trust. We also serve as a referral center for complex and difficult-to-read heart cases.
Comprehensive TAVR Care
For patients in Modesto, CA and across the Central Valley, Valley Heart Institute offers advanced heart care, including a comprehensive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. Our highly skilled TAVR surgeons and TAVR cardiac surgery team are dedicated to treating aortic stenosis with minimally invasive techniques designed to improve outcomes and recovery.
Our TAVR program brings together a multidisciplinary team of experienced TAVR doctors, including interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, imaging experts, anesthesiologists, advanced practice nurses and dedicated valve clinic coordinators. This collaborative approach ensures every patient benefits from coordinated, experienced care.
At Valley Heart Institute, our TAVR surgery team takes a personalized, patient-centered approach to care. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery is a less invasive, catheter-based technique for replacing the diseased aortic valve. Each patient undergoes a comprehensive evaluation to determine if TAVR surgery is the most appropriate option, with treatment decisions made collaboratively by our physicians and the patient. By tailoring every care plan to the individual, we provide compassionate, cohesive care focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our community in Modesto and the surrounding region.
Our Comprehensive Services
Our experienced cardiology team provides comprehensive services to diagnose and manage heart and vascular health issues. Whether you're dealing with chest pain, shortness of breath, or have risk factors like high blood pressure or family history of heart disease, we are here to help.
We offer a wide range of diagnostic tests to understand your cardiovascular health, including:
- Electrocardiograms (EKG) to check heart rhythm
- Echocardiograms to assess heart structure and function
- Stress testing to evaluate heart health under physical exertion
- Cardiac catheterization to examine blood vessels and heart function
Once we have a complete picture of your heart health, we work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that may include lifestyle changes, medications, or advanced treatments such as minimally invasive procedures or surgeries.