Welcome to Adelaide Cardiac & Thoracic Surgeons

At Adelaide Cardiac & Thoracic Surgeons, we provide exceptional cardiac and thoracic surgical care through the most advanced techniques, evidence-based medicine with a patient-centered approach focused on safety, fast recovery and long-term health.

Mission

To deliver safe, innovative and compassionate Cardiac and Thoracic Surgical Care, prolonging and improving the lives of patients with heart, lung and chest conditions through personalized treatment and advanced surgical techniques.

Vision

To set the standard for excellence in cardiothoracic surgery that combines surgical expertise, advanced technology and compassionate healing.

Our Medical Practitioners

Dr. Ashutosh A. Hardikar

MBBS | MS | FRACS | MCh | DNB FRACS | PhD | Diploma in Surgical leadership (HMS)

Dr. Fabiano Viana

MD, FRACS

Dr. Jerome Soquet

MD | PhD | FRACS

Dr. James Edwards

MBBS | FRACS

Dr. Jason Varzaly

MBBS | PhD | FRACS

Meet Our Doctors

Adelaide Cardiac & Thoracic Surgeons

Founded in 2021 Adelaide Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons was established with a singular mission to provide exceptional cardiac and thoracic care to the people of South Australia and Northern Territory. Our journey began with a small team of passionate specialists who believed in combining medical excellence with compassionate care. Today we are proud to be seen as one of the leading cardiac and thoracic surgery providers in the region.

At the heart of our practice is a commitment to providing evidence-based health information and services that empower individuals to make informed decisions. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals is passionate about advancing wellness through personalized and compassionate care.

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Our Services

We offer comprehensive heart and lung surgical care, specialising in complex cardiac procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, and adult congenital heart operations. Our thoracic services include minimally invasive and robotic-assisted lung surgery, treatment of chest wall deformities, tumours, and trauma.

We also provide advanced diagnostic procedures, including bronchoscopy, mediastinoscopy, and lung and pleural biopsies. Our team is committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care at every stage of the surgical journey.

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

    • Valve Replacements

    • Valve Repairs (Including Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair)

    • Aortic Aneurysm Resection

    • Adult Congenital Heart Surgery

    • Cardiac Tumour Surgery

    • Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure

    • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

    • Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (RATS)

    • Lobectomy / Pneumonectomy

    • Lung Cancer Surgery

    • Mediastinal Tumour Surgery

    • Chest Wall Tumour Surgery

    • Surgery for Pectus Excavatum / Pectus Carinatum

    • Rib Plating for Fractures

    • Surgery for Spontaneous Pneumothorax

    • Flexible and Rigid Bronchoscopy

    • Mediastinoscopy

    • VATS Lymph Node Biopsy

    • Pleural Biopsy

    • Lung Biopsy

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