Conditions We Treat
MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery is a leader in state-of-the-art cardiothoracic surgeries. By treating many
common heart and lung ailments with minimally invasive, cutting-edge surgeries, which have proven to be highly
effective, efficient and successful, our surgeons are enhancing cardiovascular patient care in the western United
States. Each surgeon specializes in traditional open chest and open heart procedures as well as closed chest
procedures. If you are researching a specific condition not listed here, contact us
online or call one of our 3 offices today.
Dr. Affleck specializes in treating atrial fibrillation and rapid heart rate. Dr. Schorlemmer specializes in treating thoracic & abdominal aneurysm. Dr. Thorne specializes in treating complex
valve heart disease such as aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation.
The surgeons at MountainStar Cardiovascular Surgery also treat hyperhidrosis, lung cancer, and coronary artery
disease. Our surgeons can treat coronary artery disease with traditional open heart surgical techniques or
with off-pump beating heart surgery often called off-pump coronary artery by-pass (OPCAB).