The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors near Worcester, MA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Aortic Valve Replacement

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near Worcester, MA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Leora B. Balsam
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Leora Balsam is a Thoracic Surgeon in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Balsam has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

    Theo E. Meyer
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch

    Theo Meyer is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Meyer has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Walker is a Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Bello is a Thoracic Surgeon in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Bello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Nikolaos Kakouros
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Nikolaos Kakouros is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Kakouros has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atherectomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hanna Ahmed is a Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ahmed has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sengers Syndrome, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Saint Vincent Medical Group Interventional Cardiology-284n

    123 Summer St Ste 284N, 
    Worcester,, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krishna Cherukuri is a Cardiologist in Worcester,, Massachusetts. Dr. Cherukuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester,, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bonnie Weiner is a Cardiologist in Worcester,, Massachusetts. Dr. Weiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    123 Summer St Ste 270, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bojar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Bojar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vaikom Mahadevan is an Internal Medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Mahadevan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohir Hedeshian is a Thoracic Surgeon in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Hedeshian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech, German

    Krystof Andress is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Andress has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hannan is an Interventional Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Hannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parth Patel is an Internal Medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Huerter is a General Surgeon in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Huerter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Worcester, MA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Worcester, MA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Worcester, MA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Worcester, MA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Worcester, MA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Worcester, MA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Worcester, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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