Cardiology & heart hospital in Tulsa, OK
Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. At Hillcrest Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional cardiology and cardiovascular care in Tulsa and beyond. Our nationally recognized Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI), located on the Hillcrest campus, is home to some of the region’s top cardiologists and surgeons. From routine heart screenings to advanced cardiac surgery, our team is here to protect your heart health.
Heart screenings and diagnostic imaging in Tulsa
Early detection is key to preventing and managing heart disease. At OHI, our cardiology team uses advanced technology to diagnose and monitor a wide range of heart conditions. We provide:
- Cardiac CT scans
- Echocardiography and peripheral vascular ultrasound imaging
- Nuclear stress testing
- Nuclear imaging
- Treadmill stress testing
- Retinal imaging
- Thyroid ultrasound
These heart screenings give our physicians the information they need to design a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Advanced heart failure and cardiac surgery services
Our Tulsa heart hospital provides comprehensive treatment for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. At our Advanced Heart Failure Clinic, patients benefit from expert care and leading-edge technology.
Our cardiac surgery and cardiology services include:
- Pacemaker implantation, monitoring, and extraction
- Atrial fibrillation treatments and ablation therapy
- Cardiac catheterization and drug-eluting stents
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
- Heart valve repair and replacement (including TAVR surgery)
- Minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery
- Electrophysiology procedures
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) life support
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation
- Pulmonary embolism (PE) care
- Vascular surgery
No matter your needs, our multidisciplinary team will ensure every patient receives comprehensive, high-quality care.
Why choose Oklahoma Heart Institute?
Located on the Hillcrest Medical Center campus, OHI is the region’s premier destination for advanced heart care. Features include:
- Three hybrid operating room suites
- Six cardiovascular interventional and electrophysiology labs
- 20 cardiac catheterization prep and recovery beds
- 24 cardiovascular ICU beds
- 60 cardiac telemetry beds
- Advanced Heart Failure Center
- Congenital heart clinic for adolescents and adults
- Lipid and wellness clinic
Cardiovascular research
At Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI), we don’t believe it’s enough to simply keep up with the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine – we prefer to lead the way. That’s why OHI elects to participate in the research studies sponsored by the Oklahoma Heart Research & Education Foundation. Because OHI participates in these studies, we help bring new treatments to patients sooner. With ongoing studies and clinical trials evaluating treatments for many conditions including valvular disease, high blood pressure, heart failure and coronary artery disease, Oklahoma Heart Institute – and our patients – are at the forefront of innovation.
Click here to learn more about our research studies and clinical trials.
Accreditations
OHI has received many different accreditations. Our award-winning services have made us leaders in cardiovascular care. Read below to explore the accreditations we have earned.
Comprehensive PE Center of Excellence
OHI is one of three sites nationwide being recognized as the first Comprehensive PE Centers of Excellence by The PERT Consortium To receive this recognition, sites must be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, staffed by leading medical professionals and committed to high standards of care for pulmonary embolism patients.
OHI’s multi-specialty blood clot team utilizes a team-based approach to provide rapid, comprehensive, advanced care to patients with acute clot to the lung, leg or arm.
Gold Level ELSO Award of Excellence in life support
OHI is proud to be the first program in Oklahoma to earn Gold Level ELSO Award of Excellence in life support. The ELSO Award of Excellence recognizes extracorporeal life support programs around the world that distinguish themselves by having processes, procedures and systems in place to promote excellence and exceptional ECMO care.
