About Dr. Nicholas Lopez,
Heart Valve Surgeon

"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend Dr. Lopez! I have been his patient for 5 years and have found him to always be kind, compassionate, and pleasant. I am 80 years old and feel very blessed that he is such a skilled surgeon."

-- Bettye Gargus, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Root Replacement, 06/19/2023

"Very happy with my choice of surgeons! Dr. Lopez explains everything. He talks to you like a friend. He inspired confidence. The surgery was a success."

-- Rufus Lisanby, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 06/03/2021

"Phenomenal. Dr. Lopez surgery was flawless. Equally imply, his manner is extraordinary. He exudes positivity and confidence, and he is a wonderful human being. After being in surgery 15 hours, he discharged me from the hospital at 1:00 on the morning, appearing as if he’d had 10 hours of sleep and a shower-cheery and exhibiting no fatigue.

Again, Dr. Lopez is extraordinary."

-- Ken Snyder, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 05/03/2021

"Dr. Lopez always takes as much time as you need and explains everything in terms you can understand! He overlapped my heart valve so instead of wearing out 10 to 12 years, it should now last 20 years. He has the kindest, most understanding personality and I would highly recommend as I always do to people with heart issues in conversation...

I try to do good with the time I have been given and always ask God to put a jewel in his crown because THANKS to him and many others like him that truly make a difference in this world. We are now here to carry on another day and spread love. God Bless Dr. Lopez and his staff."

-- Laura Riley, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 01/21/2021

"Dr. Lopez has a great beside manner. He gives you the truth when it comes down to it. I had a double bypass and have been doing great the past 4 years. I thank him so much for added time to my life."

-- Dannie Parrish, Coronary Artery Bypass, 10/24/2020

"Dr. Lopez was recommended to me by my cardiologist whom I've since "fired" because of his poor bedside manner even though he is highly regarded as a very knowledgeable cardiologist! The contrast between him and Dr. Lopez convinced me I needed to find another cardiologist which I have done, and am pleased with my selection..

I use to work as a respiratory therapist and I truly know the difference between doctor's abilities to work with patients. Dr. Lopez shows sincere concern about his patients and with me he was patient when I was trying to digest the information he was telling me as to why I needed the surgery, the procedure he would use and that patient explanation was very comforting. There was a problem with the valve replacement material and the procedure was interrupted but I'm told Dr. Lopez sought advice and combined that with his own knowledge and completed the job without damage to me, the patient. When I was able to understand the information he patiently answered all my questions and those of my family. I'm surprised after such a surgery one sees his/her surgeon maybe once or twice more. I'm sure it is to help the patient become self reliant, and not so dependent on the doctor but I do think it's a bit risky and would like to see monthly visits for maybe the first 6 months.I do think a lot of apprehension could be eliminated by knowing one would be seeing the surgeon"soon"., and by having questions answered throughout the early part of recovery, would be therapeutic.

I would highly recommend Dr. Lopez to anyone who puts a premium on surgical skill and wonderful communication skills. I asked him one day about why he became a heart surgeon and he said because he loves the concept of the heart's function and pertinence.He then he brought out a wooden "heart' model he had received as a child and he held it in his hands showing how one valve opens and closes and so on and looked like a little kid showing off his brand new toy. That was my ah,ah moment that he would do the job well and with kid like enthusiasm... My husband and I are going to retire away from Kentucky in 2 years but if I have to have the mitral valve replaced later on, I will ask Dr. Lopez wherever he is at that time, wherever I am at the time, to perform the surgery."

-- Marsha Clift, Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 03/20/2010