Complete heart care
Treatment from 100+ experts for every heart and vascular condition, plus education and support programs

Faster response times
We’re 13 minutes faster than the national average at treating heart attacks

Treatments only found here
We have the only heart transplant program in the Charlotte region and the only program in the Southeast offering minimally invasive heart bypass surgery

Innovation every step of the way
We use emerging technologies and breakthrough research to improve care

The most advanced care, close to home
More than 20 locations across the Carolinas, offering world-class care near you and your family

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is continually recognized, locally and nationally, for our commitment to delivering efficient, quality care. Year after year, we receive awards and distinctions from many of the top accrediting and ranking organizations in the industry.

Atrium Health Pineville and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center have been named 2 of the nation’s top-performing cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health. This award recognizes achievements in lower readmission rates, shorter lengths of stay and fewer complications. This is the fourth year in a row that Atrium Health’s cardiovascular teams have been recognized with this honor.

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain &ndash MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award at 3 of our locations: Charlotte, Cabarrus and Pineville. We’ve received this award 11 years in a row, and we’re 1 of only 225 hospitals nationwide to receive this honor. The award recognizes our commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute received the Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Gold Plus, the highest possible Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute received the Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold, the highest possible Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer heart attacks.

Atrium Health Pineville has earned a distinguished three-star rating – the highest possible designation – from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures. The rating places Atrium Health Pineville’s heart bypass surgery program in the top 20% of programs in the United States and Canada.

U.S. News & World Report Top-Rated Hospital
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is the region’s top-rated heart and cardiovascular program, according to data from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Adults 2021-22.

Additionally, Sanger is recognized as high performing in 6 common heart conditions and procedures, the highest rating awarded for these areas of care. The rating, which is based on factors like patient outcomes, recognizes care that’s significantly better than the national average. Sanger is the only hospital in the region to earn this designation in every heart condition and procedure evaluated by U.S. News.

By taking control of the factors that influence heart health, you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease, or, if you have heart disease, prevent further complications. Learn how to better manage your condition, or call 704-512-5712 to make an appointment with a cardiologist.

When you refer a patient to Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, you play a critical role in their treatment plan. We keep you involved and up-to-date on your patients until they can be transitioned back to your care. To learn more about our leading outcomes and the advanced treatments available to your patients, visit our dedicated page for providers.

Contact us to make a referral for cardiovascular care: 877-999-7484

Cardiology Referral Form.