About Dr. Jeremy McGarvey,
Heart Valve Surgeon

"I had my aortic valve and aortic hemi arch replacements in September 2023. Dr. McGarvey's “bedside” manner is excellent. He explained everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and was encouraging (and correct!) when he said I would do fine with cardiac rehab. He is also a very personable and compassionate professional. It was easy to ask questions and discuss a disquieting situation with Dr. McGarvey. He had come highly recommended to me by several different people. Recently I had my one year follow up and am doing well and I feeling great.

The entire team of receptionists, nurses and physician assistants of the surgeon's office as well as the staff at Lancaster General Hospital were also excellent. All of them were exceptionally courteous and willing to answer questions or assist as needed. I appreciated having my friends and family near by for support. That would have been more challenging if I had gone for surgery in Philadelphia. Based on my experience, I encourage my friends to consider LGH for their cardiac needs."

-- Sharon Nelson, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Mini Sternotomy, 09/12/2023

"Multiple echocardiograms showed increasing aortic stenosis until symptoms appeared in 2023. I had every intention of getting TAVR, until I met Dr. Jeremy McGarvey.

He does surgical and TAVR and his specialty is minimally invasive aortic valve replacement or "Mini AVR". He convinced me that surgical was actually a lower risk and a better choice for me at age 73. I gained such confidence in him that I signed up for surgery I had intended to avoid.

After the surgery, I had a 2.25" incision. Dr. McGarvey showed me a photo of my old valve which was some variation of a bicuspid. He also found big blobs of calcium attached to my aorta which he had to remove. This left a bunch of holes in my aorta. He said to me "No problem, I just took tissue from elsewhere in your heart to repair the holes. Just added 30 minutes to the procedure." Wow, is this a great surgeon or what.

I'm coming to find that everyone who knows Dr. McGarvey loves him. I sure do."

-- Dale Murray, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 07/31/2023

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