Structural Heart/Valve Disease Program Team

Our Team

The Structural Heart/Valve Disease Program at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is composed of a highly experienced team dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people suffering from structural heart disease. We focus on identifying the best treatment alternatives to open heart surgery for patients with valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation.

Heart Valve Disease (Valvular Heart Disease)
- Aortic stenosis and regurgitation
- Mitral stenosis and regurgitation
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Pulmonary regurgitation
- Paravalvular leak
Stroke Risk Reduction for Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
- Percutaneous and surgical left atrial appendage closure
Septal Defects ("hole in the heart")
- Congenital/Present at Birth
  - Atrial septal defect (ASD)
  - Ventricular septal defects (VSD)
- Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
Heart Murmur

Inova is a national leader in minimally invasive repair techniques, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. Our comprehensive approach identifies the best treatment for each patient.

We offer:

Outcomes exceeding the national average
Clinical trials to expand the use of TAVR, including asymptomatic patients and bicuspid aortic valve patients
A state-of-the-art hybrid operating room where cardiac surgeons, cardiologists and electrophysiologists operate together for fewer complications and shorter recovery
Expedited referral-to-OR process
Easily access - just 10 miles from downtown Washington, DC

Contact Us or Refer a Patient

Call 571-472-4669 or complete our form to arrange consultation with one of our Structural Heart/Valve Disease Program physicians. Procedures are performed at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular's Fairfax Medical Campus, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042.