Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Andrew Tang, MD, Cardiac Surgeon at Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals
Dec 21, 2025
Dr. Andrew Tang, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, shares insights from his extensive training and research background. He discusses trends in cardiac surgery and the critical balance between advances in technology and traditional methods. Mentorship's impact on surgical training and leadership is a key theme, alongside the pursuit of work-life balance in a demanding field. Dr. Tang also highlights the importance of ongoing education and collaboration among physicians to enhance patient care and combat burnout.
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Hybrid Toolbox Is The New Standard
- Cardiac care now combines traditional surgery with new transcatheter tools to tailor treatment to each patient.
- Surgeons use devices like microaxial pumps plus surgery to stabilize complex cases and improve outcomes.
The Timeless Value Of LIMA-to-LAD
- The left internal mammary artery to the LAD remains a durable, lifesaving surgical technique that sustains the specialty.
- That single bypass keeps patients alive and enables surgeons to tackle more complex procedures.
Stabilizing A Critical Transfer Patient
- Dr. Tang described a transferred patient with severe multivessel disease who required a microaxial pump before surgery.
- The pump offloaded the left ventricle to stabilize her for later definitive bypass and valve work.