Cardiac Surgery Associates

​While working at Cardiac Surgery Associates’ (CSA’s) Lafayette, Indiana, location, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner harnesses his more than two decades of experience as a thoracic surgeon. In his role, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner provides quality care to his patients, utilizing the most advanced technology combined with attentive staff.

CSA serves patients in the midwestern United States, particularly Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois, specializing in vascular, heart, and lung procedures, both noninvasive and invasive. Examples of surgeries performed at its facilities include bypass surgery, valve replacement, and carotid endarterectomy (CEA). CSA’s physicians also oversee diagnostic tests, like the aortogram and intravascular ultrasound. As of 2022, Cardiac Surgery Associates operates over 22 locations.

CSA prides itself on providing clear instructions to patients seeking surgery there. In addition to assisting a patient with determining their procedure’s insurance ramifications, they also do whatever possible to precertify their surgery. They contact patients seven days before planned surgery to gather information about their medical history and collect the patient’s comprehensive medication list. Their Surgical team also contacts them 24 hours beforehand to verify the arrival time and ensure the patient is healthy enough to receive it.