TAVR Consult at Mercy
Expert Valve Replacement Care When You Need It
Mercy's Heart & Vascular team has built a streamlined evaluation and scheduling process designed to reduce delays, without compromising the high-quality heart care you expect. Patients are often able to:
- Be seen in clinic within two business days
- Complete testing quickly
- Schedule procedures within days or weeks, not months
Nationally Recognized Expertise. Trusted Across Iowa.
Mercy’s structural heart & valve program is led by physicians known for their expertise, outcomes and patient-centered care.
Chong Lee, MD, FACS
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon
Dr. Lee is a nationally recognized cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, a rare combination in today’s healthcare landscape. Patients and clinicians from across the region seek out his expertise for complex heart and vascular procedures.
Ryan Hollenbeck, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiologist
Known for his clinical expertise and thoughtful patient care, Dr. Hollenbeck helps lead Mercy’s nationally respected cardiovascular program.
Shiny Mathewkutty, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Mathewkutty is widely respected for her leadership in structural heart care and her commitment to helping patients understand their options clearly and confidently.
Why Patients Choose Mercy for Heart Care
- Nationally recognized heart and vascular specialists
- High-volume structural heart program
- Efficient, coordinated care pathways
- Personalized support throughout the process
- Advanced TAVR and SAVR expertise, close to home
Talk with Mercy's TAVR Coordinator
If you've been told you need TAVR or SAVR surgery, we invite you to consult with Mercy’s TAVR Program Coordinator Richard Joens, RN, BSN. Richard works closely with Dr. Lee, Dr. Hollenbeck, Dr. Mathewkutty and their teams, to help patients navigate evaluation, testing and scheduling.
Request a Confidential Review
Complete the form below; Richard will review your information and be in contact, often within one business day. He will discuss next steps, answer questions and help you determine whether Mercy may be a good fit for your care.
Completing the form does not commit you to treatment or surgery; it is simply a starting point.
