Valve Repairs in Connecticut

[ocean12]

Does anyone know anything about St. Vincent's hospital in Bridgeport CT?  I'm specifically looking to speak with a dr who specializes in mitral valve repairs, and I'm very confused where to start.  I live in southern CT myself.   I was told that Boston is the place to go and not to waste my time with CT because their success rates for repairs are lower than Boston.  If anyone knows anything about St. Vincents (they are listed as #1 in CT on their website), I'd appreciate your input.  Is there a website that lists statistics about hospitals that do repairs, etc...?

[ocean12]

Thank you for the comment, but my insurance does not allow me to go out of network to other states unless it is a procedure that cannot be done here.  So I have to find a CT dr.  Does anyone have a name of doctors who are exceptional with mitral valve repairs in the state of Connecticut? I'm looking for a dr. who does a high volume per year.

thanks

[kenkeith]

Cleveland Clinic #2 for heart patients and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Mn  #2.