Can a Cardiologist Perform Surgery?

While cardiologists cannot perform surgeries, there are some specialized procedures that they can perform. An interventional cardiologist, for instance, can use stents to open clogged arteries. Also, they can put some advanced devices in the heart of a patient that has some heart disorders.

Is a cardiologist also a surgeon?

A cardiologist is not a surgeon. A cardiac surgeon is a different specialist who performs the actual physical heart surgery. A cardiologist is involved in testing and other procedures. Some cardiologists specialize in pediatric, or children's, cardiology.

What surgeries do cardiologist perform?

Cardiologists also perform procedures, such as heart catheterizations, angioplasty (inserting balloons in arteries to clear them), and placing stents to keep arteries open. Cardiothoracic Surgeons generally perform surgery of the heart and chest.