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"I Feel Wonderful After
Mitral Valve Surgery!"

"I Feel Wonderful After
Mitral Valve Surgery!"

"I Feel Wonderful After
Mitral Valve Surgery!"


You may qualify for a new minimally-invasive
mitral valve surgery by Dr. Marc Gerdisch.

You may qualify for a new minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery by Dr. Marc Gerdisch.

You may qualify for a new minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery by Dr. Marc Gerdisch.


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Linda Has More Energy And No Symptoms
After Mitral Valve Surgery

Linda Has More Energy And No Symptoms
After Mitral Valve Surgery

Linda Has More Energy And No Symptoms
After Mitral Valve Surgery

Linda Has More Energy And No Symptoms After Mitral Valve Surgery

Linda Has More Energy And No Symptoms After Mitral Valve Surgery

Linda Has More Energy And No Symptoms After Mitral Valve Surgery


"I was tired all the time because of my mitral valve disease," shared Linda Kincaid. “My symptoms worsened and I started having heart palpitations. Then, I saw Dr. Gerdisch and everything got better. Now, I'm gardening again!"

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"I was tired all the time because of my mitral valve disease," shared Linda Kincaid. “My symptoms worsened and I started having heart palpitations. Then, I saw Dr. Gerdisch and everything got better. Now, I'm gardening again!"

Watch Linda's success story video below to learn more.

"I was tired all the time because of my mitral valve disease," shared Linda Kincaid. “My symptoms worsened and I started having heart palpitations. Then, I saw Dr. Gerdisch and everything got better. Now, I'm gardening again!"

Watch Linda's success story video below to learn more.

"I was tired all the time because of my mitral valve disease," shared Linda Kincaid. “My symptoms worsened and I started having heart palpitations. Then, I saw Dr. Gerdisch and everything got better. Now, I'm gardening again!"

Watch Linda's success story video below to learn more.

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Get A New Minimally-Invasive Surgery By
Dr. Gerdisch, A World-Renowned Doctor

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Dr. Gerdisch, A World-Renowned Doctor

Get A New Minimally-Invasive
Surgery By Dr. Gerdisch,
A World-Renowned Doctor

Get A New Minimally-Invasive Surgery By Dr. Gerdisch, A World-Renowned Doctor

Get A New Minimally-Invasive Surgery By Dr. Gerdisch, A World-Renowned Doctor

Get A New Minimally-Invasive Surgery By Dr. Gerdisch, A World-Renowned Doctor


Dr. Marc Gerdisch is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon and the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Franciscan Health Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Gerdisch specializes in minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedures that use rigid sternal fixation and cryoanalgesia to greatly reduce or eliminate pain after surgery.

The advantages of a mitral valve repair surgery by Dr. Gerdisch include faster recovery times, less pain, shorter hospital stays, longer durability, and a return to normal life expectancy.

Dr. Marc Gerdisch is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon and the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Franciscan Health Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Gerdisch specializes in minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedures that use rigid sternal fixation and cryoanalgesia to greatly reduce or eliminate pain after surgery.

The advantages of a mitral valve repair surgery by Dr. Gerdisch include faster recovery times, less pain, shorter hospital stays, longer durability, and a return to normal life expectancy.

Dr. Marc Gerdisch is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon and the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Franciscan Health Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Gerdisch specializes in minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedures that use rigid sternal fixation and cryoanalgesia to greatly reduce or eliminate pain after surgery.

The advantages of a mitral valve repair surgery by Dr. Gerdisch include faster recovery times, less pain, shorter hospital stays, longer durability, and a return to normal life expectancy.

Dr. Marc Gerdisch is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon and the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Franciscan Health Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Gerdisch specializes in minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedures that use rigid sternal fixation and cryoanalgesia to greatly reduce or eliminate pain after surgery.

The advantages of a mitral valve repair surgery by Dr. Gerdisch include faster recovery times, less pain, shorter hospital stays, longer durability, and a return to normal life expectancy.



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Natalie Is Back At The Gym After a Mitral
Valve Repair By Dr. Marc Gerdisch

Natalie Is Back At The Gym After a Mitral
Valve Repair By Dr. Marc Gerdisch

Natalie Is Back At The Gym After a Mitral Valve Repair By Dr. Marc Gerdisch

Natalie Is Back At The Gym After a Mitral Valve Repair By Dr. Marc Gerdisch

Natalie Is Back At The Gym After a Mitral Valve Repair By Dr. Marc Gerdisch


"My mitral valve disease got to the point where I could not climb a flight of stairs." states Natalie Lavengood. "My cardiologist recommended Dr. Marc Gerdisch because he specializes in repairing mitral valves, rather than replacing them. A year after my surgery, I completed a half marathon thanks to Dr. Gerdisch."

Watch this video to see how Natalie’s pursuit of a healthy heart led her to Dr. Gerdisch.

"My mitral valve disease got to the point where I could not climb a flight of stairs." states Natalie Lavengood. "My cardiologist recommended Dr. Marc Gerdisch because he specializes in repairing mitral valves, rather than replacing them. A year after my surgery, I completed a half marathon thanks to Dr. Gerdisch."

Watch this video to see how Natalie’s pursuit of a healthy heart led her to Dr. Gerdisch.

"My mitral valve disease got to the point where I could not climb a flight of stairs." states Natalie Lavengood. "My cardiologist recommended Dr. Marc Gerdisch because he specializes in repairing mitral valves, rather than replacing them. A year after my surgery, I completed a half marathon thanks to Dr. Gerdisch."

Watch this video to see how Natalie’s pursuit of a healthy heart led her to Dr. Gerdisch.

"My mitral valve disease got to the point where I could not climb a flight of stairs." states Natalie Lavengood. "My cardiologist recommended Dr. Marc Gerdisch because he specializes in repairing mitral valves, rather than replacing them. A year after my surgery, I completed a half marathon thanks to Dr. Gerdisch."

Watch this video to see how Natalie’s pursuit of a healthy heart led her to Dr. Gerdisch.


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Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease in the United States alone. Sadly, this disease is under-diagnosed and under-treated. Research suggests that patients with mitral valve disease do better when they are treated earlier.

Led by Dr. Gerdisch, Franciscan Health has been named to America's 50 Best Hospital Awards list in 2018 by Healthgrades. Franciscan Health is the only hospital in Indiana to earn that distinction.

Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease in the United States alone. Sadly, this disease is under-diagnosed and under-treated. Research suggests that patients with mitral valve disease do better when they are treated earlier.

Led by Dr. Gerdisch, Franciscan Health has been named to America's 50 Best Hospital Awards list in 2018 by Healthgrades. Franciscan Health is the only hospital in Indiana to earn that distinction.

Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease in the United States alone. Sadly, this disease is under-diagnosed and under-treated. Research suggests that patients with mitral valve disease do better when they are treated earlier.

Led by Dr. Gerdisch, Franciscan Health has been named to America's 50 Best Hospital Awards list in 2018 by Healthgrades. Franciscan Health is the only hospital in Indiana to earn that distinction.

Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease in the United States alone. Sadly, this disease is under-diagnosed and under-treated. Research suggests that patients with mitral valve disease do better when they are treated earlier.

Led by Dr. Gerdisch, Franciscan Health has been named to America's 50 Best Hospital Awards list in 2018 by Healthgrades. Franciscan Health is the only hospital in Indiana to earn that distinction.


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Testimonials From
Dr. Gerdisch's Patients

Testimonials From Dr. Gerdisch's Patients

Testimonials From
Dr. Gerdisch's Patients

Testimonials From Dr. Gerdisch's Patients


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"Dr. Gerdisch is excellent! Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very personable and always answered my questions in a manner that was easy to understand. His office staff was very helpful every time that I called. During my hospital stay, I received exceptional care from the nursing staff. The surgery was a complete success and I feel great!"
-- Donna Parmer, patient

"Dr. Gerdisch is excellent! Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very personable and always answered my questions in a manner that was easy to understand. His office staff was very helpful every time that I called. During my hospital stay, I received exceptional care from the nursing staff. The surgery was a complete success and I feel great!"
-- Donna Parmer, patient

"Dr. Gerdisch is excellent! Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very personable and always answered my questions in a manner that was easy to understand. His office staff was very helpful every time that I called. During my hospital stay, I received exceptional care from the nursing staff. The surgery was a complete success and I feel great!"
-- Donna Parmer, patient

"Dr. Gerdisch is excellent! Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very personable and always answered my questions in a manner that was easy to understand. His office staff was very helpful every time that I called. During my hospital stay, I received exceptional care from the nursing staff. The surgery was a complete success and I feel great!"
-- Donna Parmer, patient

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"I traveled from Washington, DC to Indianapolis to have mitral valve surgery by Dr. Gerdisch. He specializes in thoracotomy which allowed Dr. Gerdisch to perform the surgery without breaking my ribs or sternum. As a result, I had a shorter hospital stay and no pain after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch is a miracle worker!"
-- Steve Nicklin, patient

"I traveled from Washington, DC to Indianapolis to have mitral valve surgery by Dr. Gerdisch. He specializes in thoracotomy which allowed Dr. Gerdisch to perform the surgery without breaking my ribs or sternum. As a result, I had a shorter hospital stay and no pain after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch is a miracle worker!"
-- Steve Nicklin, patient

"I traveled from Washington, DC to Indianapolis to have mitral valve surgery by Dr. Gerdisch. He specializes in thoracotomy which allowed Dr. Gerdisch to perform the surgery without breaking my ribs or sternum. As a result, I had a shorter hospital stay and no pain after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch is a miracle worker!"
-- Steve Nicklin, patient

"I traveled from Washington, DC to Indianapolis to have mitral valve surgery by Dr. Gerdisch. He specializes in thoracotomy which allowed Dr. Gerdisch to perform the surgery without breaking my ribs or sternum. As a result, I had a shorter hospital stay and no pain after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch is a miracle worker!"
-- Steve Nicklin, patient

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"I have not felt this healthy in 15 years! I feel youthful and energetic. I feel like I have my life back but even better than before. I’d been ill for so long that I actually forgot what good health felt like. I cannot thank Dr. Gerdisch enough."
-- Angie Gregory, patient

"I have not felt this healthy in 15 years! I feel youthful and energetic. I feel like I have my life back but even better than before. I’d been ill for so long that I actually forgot what good health felt like. I cannot thank Dr. Gerdisch enough."
-- Angie Gregory, patient

"I have not felt this healthy in 15 years! I feel youthful and energetic. I feel like I have my life back but even better than before. I’d been ill for so long that I actually forgot what good health felt like. I cannot thank Dr. Gerdisch enough."
-- Angie Gregory, patient

"I have not felt this healthy in 15 years! I feel youthful and energetic. I feel like I have my life back but even better than before. I’d been ill for so long that I actually forgot what good health felt like. I cannot thank Dr. Gerdisch enough."
-- Angie Gregory, patient

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"Dr. Gerdisch was super with his communications to my family and myself. His team and Franciscan Health were fantastic. He gave us his personal phone number to call if needed. I played tennis 3 weeks after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch installed SternaLock brackets to hold my sternum together following surgery. I had no pain!"
-- James Persinger, patient

"Dr. Gerdisch was super with his communications to my family and myself. His team and Franciscan Health were fantastic. He gave us his personal phone number to call if needed. I played tennis 3 weeks after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch installed SternaLock brackets to hold my sternum together following surgery. I had no pain!"
-- James Persinger, patient

"Dr. Gerdisch was super with his communications to my family and myself. His team and Franciscan Health were fantastic. He gave us his personal phone number to call if needed. I played tennis 3 weeks after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch installed SternaLock brackets to hold my sternum together following surgery. I had no pain!"
-- James Persinger, patient

"Dr. Gerdisch was super with his communications to my family and myself. His team and Franciscan Health were fantastic. He gave us his personal phone number to call if needed. I played tennis 3 weeks after surgery. Dr. Gerdisch installed SternaLock brackets to hold my sternum together following surgery. I had no pain!"
-- James Persinger, patient

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"My original doctor told me there was nothing he could do except a heart transplant. I thought I was going to die. Then, I met Dr. Gerdisch. He saved my life. After mitral valve surgery, I can do just about anything. Thanks Dr. Gerdisch!"
-- Linda Staples, patient

"My original doctor told me there was nothing he could do except a heart transplant. I thought I was going to die. Then, I met Dr. Gerdisch. He saved my life. After mitral valve surgery, I can do just about anything. Thanks Dr. Gerdisch!"
-- Linda Staples, patient

"My original doctor told me there was nothing he could do except a heart transplant. I thought I was going to die. Then, I met Dr. Gerdisch. He saved my life. After mitral valve surgery, I can do just about anything. Thanks Dr. Gerdisch!"
-- Linda Staples, patient

"My original doctor told me there was nothing he could do except a heart transplant. I thought I was going to die. Then, I met Dr. Gerdisch. He saved my life. After mitral valve surgery, I can do just about anything. Thanks Dr. Gerdisch!"
-- Linda Staples, patient

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Questions About Mitral Valve Disease?
Call Nicole Now At (317) 204-4491

Questions About Mitral Valve Disease? Call Nicole Now At (317) 204-4491

Questions About Mitral Valve Disease? Call Nicole Now At (317) 204-4491

Questions About Mitral Valve Disease? Call Nicole Now At (317) 204-4491

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Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations? Or, are you asymptomatic? Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?

To get your questions answered or schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerdisch, call Nicole Reitz, the mitral valve coordinator at Franciscan Health. To contact Nicole, please call (317) 204-4491.

Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations? Or, are you asymptomatic? Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?

To get your questions answered or schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerdisch, call Nicole Reitz, the mitral valve coordinator at Franciscan Health. To contact Nicole, please call (317) 204-4491.

Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations? Or, are you asymptomatic? Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?

To get your questions answered or schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerdisch, call Nicole Reitz, the mitral valve coordinator at Franciscan Health. To contact Nicole, please call (317) 204-4491.

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Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations? Or, are you asymptomatic? Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?

To get your questions answered or schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerdisch, call Nicole Reitz, the mitral valve coordinator at Franciscan Health. To contact Nicole, please call (317) 204-4491.

 

Which Patients May Qualify?

Which Patients May Qualify?

Which Patients
May Qualify?

Which Patients
May Qualify?

Which Patients May Qualify?


You may qualify for a minimally-invasive
mitral valve procedure if:


You may qualify for a minimally invasive mitral valve procedure if:

You are at least 18 years of age

You have been diagnosed with
mitral valve disease

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You are at least 18 years of age


You have been diagnosed with
mitral valve disease


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Which Patients
May Qualify?

Which Patients May Qualify?

Which Patients
May Qualify?

Which Patients
May Qualify?

Which Patients May Qualify?


You may qualify for a minimally-invasive
mitral valve procedure if:


You may qualify for a minimally invasive mitral valve procedure if:

You are at least 18 years of age

You have been diagnosed with
mitral valve disease

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You are at least 18 years of age

You are at least 18 years of age



You experience atrial fibrillation

You have been diagnosed with
mitral valve disease



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Which Patients May Qualify?

Which Patients May Qualify?

Which Patients May Qualify?

Which Patients
May Qualify?

Which Patients
May Qualify?


You may qualify for a minimally-invasive
mitral valve procedure if:

You may qualify for a minimally-invasive mitral valve procedure if:

You may qualify for a minimally-invasive mitral valve procedure if:


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You are at least 18 years of age

You are at least 18 years of age


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You have been diagnosed with mitral valve disease

You have been diagnosed with mitral valve disease

You have been diagnosed with
mitral valve disease


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Next Step to Qualify

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To learn if you qualify for a minimally-invasive procedure, please call
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To learn if you qualify for a minimally-invasive procedure, please call
(317) 204-4491, Monday through Friday, 10am to 9pm EST to learn more.

To learn if you qualify for a minimally-invasive procedure, please call (317) 204-4491, Monday through Friday, 10am to 9pm EST to learn more.

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