About Dr. William Ryan, Heart Surgeon
Greetings! I am Dr. William Ryan, a cardiac surgeon who graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1980. With over 8,000 cardiac surgeries under my belt, including 5,000 heart valve procedures, I have dedicated my career to this field. My surgical work is primarily conducted at renowned hospitals such as Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano, Medical Center of Plano, and Medical City Dallas.
One of my greatest strengths lies in leveraging the advantages available to me to benefit my patients. I prioritize listening attentively to their needs, allowing me to develop and implement personalized solutions that yield the best possible surgical outcomes and lifestyle improvements.
Over the past 30 years, I have had the honor of caring for patients with complex cardiac conditions. During this time, I have been privileged to contribute to the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques that are widely used today.
Additionally, I take pride in being involved in the establishment of a prestigious, top-tier heart hospital. This facility has earned recognition as one of the top 10% of hospitals in the United States, based on rigorous quality standards.
Throughout my career, I have benefited greatly from collaborating with national and international researchers, as well as my CSS surgical partners who share a passion for providing exceptional patient care.
Speciality In
- Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement and mitral valve repair
- Aortic valve repair for bicuspid aortic valves
- The Ross Procedure
In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:
- Surgical outcomes (results) of minimally invasive valve surgery
- Genetics of Bicuspid aortic valve and mitral valve disease
- Longterm outcomes of the Ross Procedure
