Our Services

At NorthStarr Cardiothoracic surgery, we have dedicated our lives to cardiothoracic surgery training. We provide timely access to the most advanced surgical care for our patients.

Cardiac Surgery

Our team participates in the scientific advancement of surgical medicine with a commitment to excellence. We attend national and international surgical conferences annually to collaborate with expert surgeons from around the world. Our commitment is to provide access to the most advanced technologies and treatments for our patients, right here in Alaska.

Common diseases we treat:

Aortic Dissection or Aneurysm

Aortic dissection or aneurysm refers to a tear in the wall of the aorta (dissection) or an enlargement in the aorta…
Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm.
Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that supply blood flow to the heart.
Heart Valve Disease

Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain or fainting.

Thoracic Surgery

Our thoracic surgeons deliver the highest quality care to patients with diseases of the lung, trachea, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum. We perform minimally invasive and robotic services for our patients, along with tracheal and esophageal stenting. Our group participates in the scientific advancement of surgical medicine with a commitment to excellence. Our providers attend national and international surgical conferences annually to collaborate with expert surgeons from around the world.

Common diseases we treat:

Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus.
Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissue of the lungs.
Pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is the presence of air in the space between your lung and chest wall.
Thymic Tumors

The thymus is a small organ in the chest that is part of the lymphatic system.