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oard-certified cardiac surgeon, Dr. Brian Bethea, believes strongly in innovative research. It is what brought him to southeast Florida as the regional medical director of cardiovascular surgery for Tenet Florida Physician Services. “It’s becoming increasingly difficult to conduct innovative research in an academic environment,” Dr. Bethea says. “With Tenet Health, I have the opportunity to perform quality research in a private-practice setting and explore new technologies.” Dr. Bethea specializes in minimally invasive heart valve replacement and repair. He is passionate about the advances being made in the industry, including the push toward minimally invasive surgery. “We can now replace the aortic valve with a catheter,” Dr. Bethea says. “The procedure is performed without making an incision. It’s exciting.” According to Dr. Bethea, cardiovascular surgery is a very technology-driven industry. “We’re always looking for innovative treatments that might benefit patients,” he says. “The artificial heart pump technology will replace heart transplant surgery in ten years.” While he is committed to research and advancements in cardiac surgery, Dr. Bethea’s patients are what matter most. “Seeing how well patients do brings me the most satisfaction,” Dr. Bethea says. “My goal is for them to be even better than when they first come to visit me in my office.” When patients do visit Dr. Bethea’s office, they will see he takes a collaborative approach to treatment. “Patients will immediately realize they are part of our team,” Dr. Bethea says. “They will encounter a host of care providers throughout their treatment and realize the quality of people at every level providing service.”
Brian Bethea, M.D. Tenet Florida Physician Services 5210 Linton Blvd., #301, Delray Beach 561.638.9140 tenetfloridaphysicianservices.com
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