The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors near traverse city, MI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near traverse city, MI. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Traverse Heart And Vascular

    1105 6th Street, (231) 935-5000, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Howell is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Howell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Angina, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Howell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2018 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology - 2019 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2014. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology | Hospital Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mmc Cds

    1105 6th Street, (231) 935-5000, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Andrews is a Cardiologist and a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Ectopic Heartbeat, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Andrews is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 1991 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1989. Dr. Andrews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Referral may be required

    MHC Traverse Heart And Vascular Structural Heart Clinic

    1105 Sixth Street, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Coatney is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Coatney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Coatney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2017, National Board Of Echocardiography, Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography - 2018 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - 2019 . Dr. Coatney is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mmc Cds

    1105 6th Street, (231) 935-5000, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Dillon is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Dillon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - 2018 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2016. Dr. Dillon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery | Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required

    Cardiothoracic Surgeons Of Grand Traverse

    1221 Sixth Street, Suite 202, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Bergeron is a Thoracic Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Bergeron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bergeron is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2018 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2015. Dr. Bergeron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiothoracic Surgeons Of Grand Traverse

    1221 Sixth Street, Suite 202, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shelly Lall is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Lall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Lall is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2010 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2013 . Dr. Lall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiothoracic Surgeons Of Grand Traverse

    1221 Sixth Street, Suite 202, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    R Smith is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiothoracic Surgeons

    1221 Sixth St Ste 202, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bobby Kong is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Kong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Kong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Traverse Heart & Vascular

    1200 Sixth St Ste 200, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Mast is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Mast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Mast is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiothoracic Surgeons

    1221 Sixth St Ste 202, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mack Stirling is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Stirling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cardiothoracic Surgeons

    1221 Sixth St Ste 202, 
    Traverse City, MI 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Drake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Drake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Necrosis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near traverse city, MI?

    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 traverse city, MI?

    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 traverse city, MI?

    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 traverse city, MI?

    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 traverse city, MI?

    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 traverse city, MI?

    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 traverse city, MI?

    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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