Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

11/05/2025

We are so proud of Dr. Faraz Kerendi, who was featured on KXAN today, covering our introduction of a groundbreaking valve-replacement system that’s changing the game for chronic heart conditions. 💓

This marks a great step forward for cardiac care here in Central Texas: less invasive, more effective, and giving patients new hope where options were limited. Thanks to everyone involved -our physicians, care teams and partners - for making this possible.

Check out the full interview to learn more about how this technology is helping hearts beat stronger.

Austin physicians are trying new ways to treat chronic heart conditions. Five cardiologists at Heart Hospital of Austin are the first in the nation to administer a valve replacement system to treat…

10/31/2025

No tricks here — just skeletons, cats, and vein-tastic vibes only this year! Wishing everyone a happy Halloween 🎃💀🐈‍⬛🩸

10/31/2025

Our team had a blast decorating pumpkins for our annual contest... and the creativity was spooktacular! 👻Happy Halloween from all of us at CTVS. 🎃🍬

10/29/2025

With early detection and advanced treatment, CTVS helps patients prevent strokes before they happen. This World Stroke Day, we encourage you to take the time to learn the signs and risk factors of carotid artery disease. https://shorturl.at/QaDqC

10/23/2025

Always a pleasure to hear from our patients! Thank you for sharing your experience with Dr. Seidel. 🌟

10/21/2025

Delivering the best outcomes starts with a team that cares. Shoutout to our Georgetown Vascular Intervention Suite heroes! 💜

10/15/2025

At CTVS, we work tirelessly to surgically treat the many serious side effects of heart disease, and we aim to ensure everyone knows the facts about this sometimes fatal, but also often preventable condition.

10/13/2025

In case you missed Dr. Hoenicke and his patient, Anastasia, on KXAN News, you can watch it here!

10/08/2025

Anastasia Allen has faced open heart surgery twice. This time around, her recovery journey was much different thanks to Dr. Eric Hoenicke and a new technique called cryoanalgesia. By carefully “freezing” the nerves around her heart, Dr. Hoenicke helped Anastasia recover faster and with less pain.

Watch Anastasia's story on KXAN News to see how combining advanced technology and skilled hands can improve patient care. https://shorturl.at/4P2pL

10/07/2025

Six CTVS vascular surgeons co-authored a new study in the Journal of Vascular Surgery analyzing outcomes for patients undergoing TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). The research highlights TCAR as a safer, effective alternative for treating carotid artery disease, helping reduce stroke risk, especially in high-risk patients.

We are proud of our surgeons who continue to lead the way in stroke prevention! https://shorturl.at/Nx2zu

10/01/2025

After many years of caring for patients, yesterday marked Dr. Settle's last day at CTVS. We are grateful for the compassion and care he has given to so many patients and colleagues over the years. Please join us in celebrating Dr. Settle and wishing him all the best in retirement! 💜

09/30/2025

Did you know people with diabetes are 2–4x more likely to develop peripheral artery disease (PAD)? PAD reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, leading to slow-healing wounds and, in severe cases, amputation.

At CTVS, our vascular experts specialize in diagnosing and treating PAD early to protect mobility and independence. https://shorturl.at/RYuQT