Shashank Jolly, MD

Dr. Shashank Jolly is a fellowship-trained, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 40 years of experience. He specializes in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, emphasizing procedures that restore function and improve quality of life. A compassionate, holistically minded surgeon, he partners with patients and families to explain options and post-discharge needs, encouraging active participation to achieve the best outcomes.Throughout his career Dr. Jolly has been recognized for significant contributions, including the American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award, which honors those who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes and advancing lifesaving initiatives. Hearing that a patient didn’t realize how poor their pre-surgery quality of life was — and now feels like a new person — is the most rewarding part of his work.Outside the office, he enjoys gardening (especially roses) and cooking vegetarian meals with his wife and their 17-year-old Bichon Frise, Rosie.