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Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington is a joint venture, physician investor-owned company between Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and cardiologists on the medical staff.
Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington, located inside Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital on the 3rd & 5th floors, is a physician-led hospital offering advanced services for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. Patients who visit the emergency room at Texas Health Arlington Memorial with these conditions are transferred to the heart hospital to receive specialized care under a seamless process.
The heart hospital, which focuses on treating cardiothoracic and vascular diseases, is comprised of 48 beds, four operating rooms, two cath labs, and one electrophysiology lab. Its services will include:
Interventional cardiology
Vascular surgery
Electrophysiology, including the only robotic catheter system in the Metroplex for treating abnormal heart rhythms with more precision
Mitral valve repair surgery
Visitor Information
Hospital Inpatients
One visitor at a time for patients who do not have COVID-19 or are not suspected of having COVID-19.
Labor & Delivery/Postpartum
A support person and/ or doula may be allowed depending on the COVID-19 status of the mother, support person and/ or doula.
Neonatal ICU (NICU)
Two parents/guardians may be allowed depending upon their COVID-19 status.
Emergency Department
One visitor for patients who do not have COVID-19 or are not suspected of having COVID-19.
Behavioral Health
No visitors.
For safety, positive/suspected positive COVID-19 patients will not have visitors.
Available at all times, the Fresh Market Café offers
traditional vending options along with fresh fruit,
sandwiches and healthy snacks. Credit and debit
cards are accepted.
Bistro Café
Monday – Friday
2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays
Coffee Bar
6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Closed on weekends and holidays.
Gift Shop
Hospital Gift Shop
The gift shop is located in the main hospital lobby.
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Chapel
Hospital Chapel
People of all faiths are welcome to use the Dan Dipert Family Chapel, located on the first floor of
the main hospital. If you need a chaplain, please ask the nurse or call 817-960-6100.
Your Upcoming Hospital Visit
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Serving residents from the very geographic center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is a physician-led facility offering advanced services for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions.
Heart and Vascular services are provided on campus by Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.
AMH Cath Labs, LLC, a joint venture, physician investor-owned company between Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and cardiologists on the medical staff, announced the opening of a dedicated heart hospital in 2010.
Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington, located inside Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital on the 3rd & 5th floors, is a physician-led hospital offering advanced services for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. Patients who visit the emergency room at Texas Health Arlington Memorial with these conditions are transferred to the heart hospital to receive specialized care under a seamless process.
"We have collaborated with highly skilled cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons on the medical staff to forge a visionary partnership that demonstrates our commitment to remain the hospital system of choice for heart and vascular care in North Texas," said Kirk King, executive vice president and operations leader for the Southwest Zone for Texas Health.
The heart hospital, which focuses on treating cardiothoracic and vascular diseases, is comprised of 48 beds, four operating rooms, two cath labs, and one electrophysiology lab. Its services will include:
Interventional cardiology
Vascular surgery
Electrophysiology, including the only robotic catheter system in the Metroplex for treating abnormal heart rhythms with more precision
Mitral valve repair surgery
About Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. The hospital's services include comprehensive cardiac care, women's services, orthopedics, an advanced imaging center and emergency services. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is an affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To improve the cardiovascular health of the people in the communities we serve.
We will fulfill this mission by upholding the highest standards of quality care and service.
Vision
To be the premier heart, vascular and thoracic hospital of choice.
We will attain this position by partnering with physicians, staff and administrators to transform cardiovascular health care through a culture of quality, service, innovation and excellence.
Values
We are committed to valuing the dignity of all persons.
Respect
Listen - To the hearts and voices of on one another and those we serve
Communicate - Clearly and compassionately, with attention to the spiritual and emotional needs of one another and those we serve
Empower - Each other to do the right thing every day to improve the health and well being of those we serve
Integrity
We are committed to moral and ethical principles.
Truth - Promote honesty and sincerity in all that we do
Trust - With an open heart
Honor - One another and those we serve by advancing what is morally right and upholding the virtue of privacy
Compassion
We are committed to providing health care with a sensitivity to the whole person- body, mind and spirit.
Serve - To ensure that the patients', physicians' and staff's highest priority needs are being addressed
Empathize - By using our hearts to care for yours
Act - By anticipating and responding timely to the needs of one another and those we serve
Excellence
We are committed to continuously improving the quality of our care and service:
Quality - Acknowledge the importance of evidenced based practices on delivering safe and quality care to one another and those we serve addressed
Teamwork - Partner with physicians, staff, and administrators to provide a multidisciplinary approach to those we serve
Innovation - Pursue new processes, applications, and technology to transform health care delivery resulting in improved quality and service outcomes
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Leadership
Sherri Emerson, Chief Operating Officer
Sherri EmersonSherri Emerson, R.N., MSN, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, works alongside Dr. Nesbitt and Dr. Hamman to provide guidance, leadership and quality assurance within the heart hospital.
John Jayachandran, President
James JayachandranJames Jayachandran, M.D., is board certified in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He served his internship at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Indiana University School of Medicine.
James Norcross, Chief Medical Officer
James NorcrossJames Norcross, M.D., is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology/zoology at Duke University and earned his medical degree at the University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. He served his internship and residency, and completed a fellowship in cardiovascular/thoracic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.
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Services
Emergency Services
Cycle III Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Primary Stroke Center Certification
Imaging Services
Cardiac CT Scanner
Outpatient Services
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Heart Failure Clinic
Cardiovascular and Vascular Screening
Electrophysiology
Hansen Robot
Cardiac Catheterization
Coronary angioplasty/stenting
Carotid (neck artery) angioplasty/stenting
Peripheral (renal/arm/leg artery) angiography
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Patient Resources
Patient Guide
This helpful resource contains information you might find useful in preparing for and receiving care at Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital.
