The UMC Heart Center, in partnership with UMC Physicians and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, is privileged to bring you and your family cardiovascular surgery at Lubbock Heart Surgery. The skillful cardiovascular surgery we offer is provided by the expert care of: Dr. Ralph Paone and Dr. Ben Hirsch. Our surgeons offer a full range of cardiac surgery -- both elective and emergency.

Our team is comprised of a depth of experience. This allows us to provide you, our patient, expert care -- with heart. The UMC Heart Center allows the region access to the newest surgical techniques, equipment, and complex operations, including minimally invasive approaches

Our services include: