The Best Heart Care for a Better You
Our award-winning surgeons use the latest technology to provide care, from open-heart surgery to minimally invasive techniques.
We offer access to innovative medical and diagnostic equipment and are proud to be part of Kettering Health—a system you know and trust for leading heart care.
Why Choose Us?
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Advanced Therapies
Kettering Health Medical Group has been a leader in heart surgery for decades. We offer cutting-edge surgical and minimally invasive therapies that deliver life-changing results with less pain and recovery time.
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Team of Experts
Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeons collaborate with your care team to determine the best next steps in your care, according to your unique situation and goals.
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Whole-person Care
Your heart is just one part of you. Our whole-body care approach means we concentrate on maximizing your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Lifestyle medicine (such as weight loss or quitting smoking) can often make a big difference in your heart health and quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
View All Conditions- Aortic Arch Syndrome
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Carotid Artery Dissection
- Cervical Artery Dissection
- Cervicocephalic Dissection
- Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
- Lung Cancer
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Treatments
- Angioplasty
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Carotid Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Machine
- Heart Valve Clipping
- Heart Valve Repairs
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Maze Procedure
- Mitraclip
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Open Heart Surgery
- Structural Heart Surgery
- TAVR
- Tricupsid Valve Repair
- Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- Zephyr Valve Procedure
Our Team
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Accepting New PatientsThomas J.
Merle, MDCardiothoracic Surgery
Kettering, OH 45429
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Accepting New PatientsJoshua A.
Ahier, MDCardiothoracic Surgery
Kettering, OH 45429
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Lee D.
Schwieterman, APRN-CNPNurse Practitioner-Gerontology
Kettering, OH 45429
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W. Dave
Nickell, PA-CPhysician Assistant
Kettering, OH 45429
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Jennifer R.
Roberts, PA-CPhysician Assistant
Kettering, OH 45429
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Megan K.
Haas, PA-CPhysician Assistant
Kettering, OH 45429
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