Meet the Cardiothoracic Surgery Team at Excela Health

At the Heart, Lung & Vascular Institute, our cardiothoracic surgeons have a reputation for excellence in patient care and quality outcomes ― right here in Westmoreland County. We perform heart surgery at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Our surgeons and cardiac staff work with the cardiologist and primary care physician so patient care is focused on getting back to life safely and with the best possible outcome.

We perform:

• Cardiac valve repair/replacement
• Anti-arrhythmia surgery
• Coronary artery bypass grafting
• LV modeling surgery
• Open heart surgery
• Atrial fibrillation surgical ablation
• Minimally invasive heart surgery including “keyhole” method
• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for the support of a failing heart
• Pacemaker and automatic defibrillator implantation

Heart, Lung & Vascular Institute Awards

Less than 2% of the 977 programs reporting data achieved 3 stars in 3 different areas which is the highest rating provided by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Excela Health ranked in the top 2% nationally in open heart surgery.

Meet the Cardiothoracic Surgical Team at Excela Health

Michael H. Culig, MD, MMM

Hiroyuki Tsukui, MD, PhD Medical Director

Mitsugu Ogawa, MD

Click here to learn more about the Heart, Lung & Vascular Institute at Excela Health.

If you are a provider and would like to reach our Cardiothoracic Surgery Team, please call 724-261-5556, Fax: 724-837-8984.

Cardiac and vascular services are conveniently located throughout Westmoreland County. Services include: Cardiac Rehab, Cardiac Surgery (Westmoreland Hospital, only), Office Consultations, Vascular Surgery, Vein Center, Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology.