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What is Cardiology?

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the heart and its diseases.

To learn more about cardiology, click here to visit our Health Library. 

Cardiac Program Among Top 12% in U.S.

Catholic Health has long been a leader in cardiology. Annually, cardiologists at our Buffalo area hospitals treat more than 7,000 patients for cardiac illness.

The Heart Center at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo offers an extensive selection of cardiac services, including robotic-assisted and minimally-invasive surgeries.

In 2009, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) ranked Mercy Hospital's heart surgery program as among the top 12% in the nation by awarding its three-star national quality rating – the highest possible score – for the period of July 2008 to June 2009. More than 700 factors are considered for this rating, including the treatment that patients receive before, during and after surgery.

Find a Doctor

To find a cardiologist affiliated with Catholic Health, search our Physician Directory or call HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Educational Programs

Learn more about heart health by attending one of our community education events. Click here to read program descriptions and to view class dates and times.

Multimedia

Physician Video Showcase

John Bell-Thomson, M.D., discusses the heart surgery program at Mercy Hospital that was recently rated among the best in the nation by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Cardiologist Henry Meltser, M.D., discusses the correlation between coronary heart disease and peripheral heart disease, and the management of both diseases offered at Mercy Hospital.

Spotlight on Health Radio Show (July 2009)

Dr. Sal Calandra, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Mercy Hospital, and Julie LaManna, Senior Director of Cardiac Services at Catholic Health, were the featured guests on 96.1 WJYE-FM Radio’s Spotlight on Health show that aired on Sunday, July 26 at 7 am. Dr. Calandra and Julie discussed our cardiac services and the latest developments at the Heart Center at Mercy Hospital.

Thomas McNulty, President of Success Stories, Inc. and a member of the Mercy Hospital Foundation Board, is the host of the show.

Click here to listen to the thirty-minute episode (Windows Media Player will open).

More Information

For more information about Catholic Health's cardiac services, contact HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.