Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team provides surgical care for infants, children and youth with congenital and acquired heart diseases.
We provide surgical care for infants, children and youth with congenital and acquired heart diseases, such as:
- Congenital (structural) heart diseases, including atrial and ventricular septal defects or hypoplastic left heart
- Acquired heart diseases, including rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathies or Kawasaki disease
- Conditions requiring heart transplantation and ventricular assist devices
We also provide surgical care for some children with lung tumours, chest wall differences, airway disorders and traumatic injuries.
Referral information
Patients need a referral from a physician to access this service.
Appointment details
We have interpreter services. Please let us know in advance if you would like an interpreter for your appointment.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please call the clinic as soon as possible so we can reschedule for another date.
All children undergoing cardiovascular surgery receive medical follow-up by members of the cardiovascular surgery team to ensure optimal recovery and to assess long-term outcomes.
Contact us
Our clinic hours are from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address:
Room 1F3
BC Children's Hospital
4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V4
Phone: 604-875-2120
Fax: 604-875-3463
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Indigenous Health
We advocate for and provide support to Indigenous patients and families who are visiting the hospital.