Care at Heart & Lung Institute 

At the Heart & Lung Institute, we’re committed to providing expert heart care with advanced technology and compassionate treatment for our community.

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Leaders in Heart & Lung Surgeries

We do more heart and lung tests and treatments than any other hospital in the area. Our expert team of doctors, surgeons and nurses work together to make sure you get the best care possible. We believe in keeping you involved in your treatment so you'll always know what's going on and can easily talk to your care team throughout the process.


  • 26% of the Central Valley's open-heart surgeries
  • Over 200 heart procedures performed last year

Awards & Accreditations

At the Heart & Lung Institute, we are proud to be recognized for our excellence in patient care with numerous awards and accreditations from leading medical organizations. Our commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety has earned us distinctions that reflect our dedication to improving heart and lung health.

Quality You Can Trust

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3 of 3 Star Quality Rating for



Cardiovascular Care

Outstanding performance and quality in cardiovascular care at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital.

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3 of 3 Star Quality Rating for



Mitral Valve
Replacement & Repair

Outstanding performance and quality in mitral valve replacement & repair composite at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital.

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3 of 3 Star Quality Rating for



Open-Heart Medication Management

Outstanding performance and quality in open-heart medication management at discharge at Clovis Community Medical Center.

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5 of 5 Star Quality Rating for



Mortality In-Hospital & within 30 days
for COPD

Pulmonary care at
Community Regional Medical Center

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5 of 5 Star Quality Rating for



Mortality In-Hospital & within 30 days
for Respiratory Failure

Critical Care at
Community Regional Medical Center


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5 of 5 Star Quality Rating for



Mortality In-Hospital & within 30 days
for Valve Surgery

Cardiac Care at
Community Regional Medical Center


Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital’s rate for PCI for STEMI within 90 Minutes is impressive, at 80.42% for performing procedures within the critical window of 90 minutes. This reflects a strong commitment to rapid response and effective treatment for heart attack patients.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital's risk-standardized mortality rate for patients without STEMI is 1.27, significantly lower than the national average, which showcases the hospital’s effectiveness in reducing mortality through quality cardiac care.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Quality of Care Composite Ranking is an overall quality of care provided to patients undergoing defibrillator and pacemaker procedures.
  • Community Regional Medical Center’s Quality of Care Composite Score 95.25%
  • Clovis CommunityMedical Center’s Quality of Care Composite Score 96.63%

Both are impressive and far surpass the industry benchmarks, showcasing our dedication to delivering exceptional patient care

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital reported a low rate of 0.89% for major adverse events (Composite Major Adverse Events), indicating a focus on patient safety and successful outcomes post-procedure.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Risk-standardized complication rate for all defibrillator implants:
  • Community Regional Medical Center’s is just 1.70%.
  • Clovis Community Medical Center’s is just 1.72%

Both outperforming national benchmarks and highlighting the safety and effectiveness of our procedures.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Pioneering LVAD Heart Recovery

We recently celebrated a remarkable achievement — our first LVAD (left ventricular assist device) removal after full heart recovery. Only a small percentage of patients (less than 2%) achieve this milestone.


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