Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute

Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute combines nationally accredited programs with compassionate, personalized care. As Orange County’s highest-volume cardiac surgery center—and the only one with the top 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons—Hoag is the region’s heart care leader.

Explore our programs

Aortic

Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for complex aortic disease with advanced testing, active surveillance, and 24/7 support.

More about this program

Coronary Artery Disease

Hoag’s expert team provides advanced care for coronary artery disease, heart attack, and chronic total occlusion to improve heart health.

More about this program

Vascular

Advanced vascular care for conditions from spider veins to aneurysms, using minimally invasive techniques and the latest technology.

More about this program

Heart Failure

Comprehensive, compassionate care to help patients manage heart failure, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.

More about this program

Heart Rhythm

Expert evaluation and treatment for a full range of heart rhythm disorders, helping patients restore and maintain a healthy heartbeat.

More about this program

Heart Valve

The Nancy & Bill Thompson Heart Valve Center provides advanced diagnosis and treatment for all types of valve disease, including minimally invasive options.

More about this program

View all programs

Pioneering world-class care for OC and beyond.

U.S. News & Word Report - High Performing Hospital

Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute has achieved international and national accreditation for many of its programs. We are rated High Performing for Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Surgery and Heart Failure.

View awards and accreditations

STS National Database

Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute earned the highest three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for isolated aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement and repair, and coronary artery bypass grafting. This distinction places Hoag among the nation’s top-performing hospitals, recognized for excellence in cardiac surgery and consistent high-quality outcomes from January 2020 through June 2023.

View awards and accreditations

American Heart Association 2022 GOLD PLUS Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure

The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure award recognizes hospitals that follow the American Heart Association’s latest evidence-based care standards for heart failure patients, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions. Hoag Hospital has earned this distinction and is nationally recognized for excellence in multiple cardiovascular procedures, with both its Newport Beach and Irvine campuses designated as Cardiovascular Receiving Centers.

Our team is made up of renowned physicians specializing in comprehensive heart & vascular care.

Meet the team

“It was phenomenal; everyone was so warm and expeditious. They were candid that there was a risk to my baby, but calmly and consistently reassured me that they were doing everything they could to ensure a positive outcome.”
Read Sonia's Story