Heart | Cardiovascular services

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Salem Health heart and vascular

Heart and vascular services

The Salem Health Heart and Vascular Center provides state-of-the-art care in Salem, from diagnosis through rehabilitation. We provide comprehensive treatment for irregular heart rhythms, blockages in the heart, diseased/damaged heart valves, peripheral vascular disease and more.

Explore what we offer and how we network with local heart specialists and tap into the latest advancements from research and clinical trials.

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Cardiovascular experts

Patient safety is at the forefront of everything we do. That's why our heart and vascular program is the most comprehensive and robust in the region. If a patient's condition worsens during a heart procedure, we don't transfer them to another hospital — we keep them here.

Our doctors, physician assistants, surgeons, nurses, technologists and specialists are some of the most experienced in Oregon. Bringing this expertise to the Mid-Willamette Valley offers not only better health outcomes, but also peace of mind.

Conditions we treat

Below are some of the more common conditions we treat.

Aortic Disease
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiopulmonary Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Disease

Coronary Artery Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Heart Failure
Peripheral Artery Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Valve Disease
Vascular Disease
Venous Thromboembolism
Ventricular Tachycardia

Why choose Salem Health for your cardiovascular care?

Quicker recovery

Salem Health cardiologists use the radial method, which utilizes an artery in the wrist. This method is safer, increases patient comfort and decreases recovery time — patients can get up and move right away.

Experienced specialists

The more you do, the better you are. Our highly skilled team has successfully performed more than 1,700 open-heart surgeries in the last five years. You can be confident that you’ve come to the right place.

Get seen sooner

Salem Health's cardiovascular program is the largest in the area. That means there are more appointments available in Salem, Dallas and Woodburn. Start your treatment — and feel better — sooner at Salem Health.

Advanced diagnostic tools

We offer a full array of state-of-the-art equipment. There's no need to travel to a larger city to take advantage of the latest diagnostic tools — we have them conveniently in Salem and Dallas.

Our providers

Adanna Akujuo, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Ivan Arenas, MD, PhD

Cardiology
Brittany Atkinson, AGNP

Vascular Surgery
Jessica Baca, PA-C

Cardiology
Nervin Fanous, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Saskia Hanson, PA-C

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sheena Harris, MD

Vascular Surgery
Timothy Hodges, MD

Vascular Surgery
Darby Jalbert, PA-C

Vascular Surgery
Matthew Jobson, ACNP

Vascular Surgery
Mark Jones, MD

Vascular Surgery
Fawad Khawaja, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Gurion Lantz, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Marc Maalouf, MD

Cardiology
Morgan Marin, PA-C

Vascular Surgery
David McWhorter, PA-C

Cardiology
Nestor Mercado, MD

Cardiology
Eric Putz, MD

Cardiology
Angela Rehder, PA-C

Cardiothoracic Surgery
William Schelar, PA-C

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Michael Schiedler, DO

Cardiology
Paul Schumacher, MD

Vascular Surgery
Brandon Tieu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Paul Wacek, PA-C

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Our nurse navigators are here for your journey

Salem Health's cardiac nurse navigators specialize in helping patients with cardiovascular diseases navigate the health care system. They work closely with patients to coordinate care, ensure that patients understand their diagnoses and treatment plans, and provide support and education to help patients manage their conditions.

Education and resources

At Salem Health, we have a heart-felt desire to reduce cardiovascular disease in our community. To get us on the right path, we developed a toolkit to help start a movement of heart-healthy habits and lifestyle changes.

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Mended Hearts support group

Mended Hearts is the premier, nationwide resource and peer-to-peer network for all heart patients and families affected by heart disease across the lifespan. This excellent program is run by volunteers and is hosted by Salem Hospital.

Besides running support groups, Mended Hearts volunteers frequently visit patients who are in the hospital due to a heart-related event or procedure.

Visit the Mended Hearts of Salem website »

Cardiac rehabilitation

Salem Hospital, Building B
665 Winter St. SE
Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503-814-1700
Cardiac rehab referral fax: 503-814-1707

Cardiothoracic Surgery

875 Oak Street SE
Building C, Suite 5020
Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503-814-5450
Fax: 503-814-5462

Vascular surgery

Salem Hospital, Building B
665 Winter St. SE
Salem, OR 97301

Phone: 503-814-8272
Fax: 503-814-4443