Cardiothoracic Surgery Team

Surgeons with Nebraska Heart provide traditional open-heart as well as minimal invasive surgery for coronary artery disease, valvular and peripheral vascular disease and arrhythmias of the heart. The Heart Institute surgery team continues to be on the leading edge of new treatment including open-heart surgery with regional anesthesia, off-pump surgery, minimal invasive valve replacement and a leader in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Our Physicians

Lee Roberson, MD

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery,
Vascular Surgery

Richard Thompson, MD

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Our Advanced Practice Providers

Christopher Darst, PA-C

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Lauren Nitz, PA-C

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Andre Orduna, PA-C

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery