About Dr. Bryon Boulton,
Heart Valve Surgeon

"Dr. Boulton removed my vegetated prosthetic aortic valve that was blood culture negative and later believed to have been caused by getting scratched by a Cat “Bartonella”. The valve was quite infected along with the area around the valve.

If it wasn’t for Dr. Boulton’s creativity and endurance “8 hour surgery“, I would not be here today.

He has excellent bedside manners, very positive, post-operation with me that really helped. I’m doing great and would recommend him to friends and family."

-- James luihn, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 04/16/2018

"Dr. Boulton is an amazingly competent and proficient surgeon. In addition to his surgical skills, he is compassionate, kind, insightful and very caring. His demeanor is both calming and reassuring which is so important to a patient facing major valve surgery. He took time to explain in detail the entire surgical procedure, possible risks and recovery in terms that could easily be comprehended and understood. Dr. Boulton was always very attentive to questions and concerns ensuring that I was at ease and confident with the procedure and post-surgery follow up.

Prior to surgery, Dr. Boulton also took great care in evaluating my heart and health. Accordingly, he was able to determine that he could perform a minimally invasive procedure which allowed a quicker and easier recovery. For his expertise in valve surgery, I am extremely grateful. My recovery went smoothly and I have enjoyed life to the fullest.

I would highly recommend Dr. Boulton. His competence as a surgeon and his personal approach to care make him the BEST in my book. I am so thankful that he put his “heart” into my surgery."

-- Audrey Kane, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 06/14/2017

"Dr. Boulton was a bright light in what seemed like a dark tunnel in October 2013. I was in the best shape of my life and received the shocking news that I would need life-saving heart surgery based on a defect discovered during a physical with my primary physician.

My wife and I anxiously awaited a surgery consult late on a Friday night post-cardiac catheterization to confirm my preliminary diagnosis of a 5.8 cm aortic aneurysm. Dr. Boulton had been in long open heart surgeries throughout the day but took great care in reviewing my test results and spent as much time as needed answering questions and reassuring us that my heart could be repaired. Once we determined a December surgery date, his office and staff were great!

In addition, Dr. Boulton spent a great deal of time discussing the surgery, options for valve replacement and the impending risk and recovery. December 20, 2013 - 5AM. All systems go! - Dr. Boulton showed up in pre-op giving me the thumbs up. I went to sleep and he and his team did their work. Upon completing my full open-heart surgery (both aorta repair and valve replacement) but before recovery, Dr. Boulton personally went to the family waiting room and spoke to my wife to give her the good news that everything had gone perfectly and that I was recovering well. Hours after I was recovering in CICU, Dr. Boulton and his staff continued to check in as well provide detailed follow up information and guidance.

His excellent surgical skills coupled with his compassion and genuine concern for our family was outstanding. I credit Dr. Boulton with saving my life!"

-- Randy Murray, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 12/20/2013