Dr. Hartmuth Bittner – Top Cardiac Surgeon in Tampa, Florida

Contact & Appointment Information

• Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute
• Address: 101 W Beach Pl, Unit 1808, Tampa, FL 33606, USA
• Phone: 813-906-1400
• Email: info@gccsiinc.com

Department: Cardiac Surgery

About Dr. Hartmuth B. Bittner

Dr. Hartmuth Bittner ranks as one of America’s Top 50 Doctors. He trained overseas and at Duke University Medical Center as a heart and chest surgeon. His career covers many lands, school leadership, and thousands of operations that save lives. He shines in small-cut heart surgery, valve fixes and swaps, tough bypass grafts, and heart plus lung transplants. These skills make him one of Florida’s most trusted heart surgeons.

A Surgeon Known for Skill, New Ideas, and Kindness

Dr. Hartmuth B. Bittner treats late-stage and high-risk heart and chest patients. Many other places turn them away. He mixes top surgery methods, proven medical facts, and care for each patient’s own path.

His patients get a surgeon who excels in tech work. He also works hard to boost results, cut down surgery harm, and bring back a good daily life.

Training from Around the World

Dr. Bittner’s school path blends top European and U.S. surgery training.

Medical School

University of Heidelberg Medical School, Heidelberg, Germany

This old, top school in Europe stresses strict science and hands-on care.

Internship

German Heart Institute, Berlin, Germany

A top spot for heart care and surgery. Here, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner built a solid base in advanced heart treatment.

Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina

Duke trains leaders in heart and chest surgery worldwide. Dr. Bittner’s time there put him ahead in new heart surgery ways.

This mix lets Dr. Hartmuth Bittner blend Europe’s exact cuts with U.S. new ideas and research-based care.

Board Certified and Top Honors

Dr. Bittner holds board certification in:

• General Surgery
• Cardiac Surgery

These marks show more than skill. They prove his lifelong push for top patient care.

Professor of Heart Surgery: Leading in Germany

Before moving to the U.S., Dr. Hartmuth Bittner taught as Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery for 10 years at the University of Leipzig Heart Center, Germany.

The center stands out as:

• One of Europe’s busiest heart and chest surgery spots
• A front-runner in small-cut and tough heart ops
• A base for surgery studies, new ways, and teaching

In that time, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner:

• Did and led tough heart surgeries
• Taught new heart and chest surgeons
• Pushed small-cut surgery ahead
• Added to patient studies and teaching

His teaching role built trust from other doctors and groups.

Surgery Skills: Advanced Heart and Chest Work

Dr. Hartmuth Bittner handles all adult heart and chest surgery. He focuses on tough, high-risk cases.

• Valve Fix and Swap
• Dr. Hartmuth Bittner works on:
• Mitral valve
• Aortic valve
• Tricuspid valve
• Pulmonary valve

He fixes valves when he can. This keeps the body’s own parts and boosts long-term health.

Small-Cut Heart Surgery

Dr. Hartmuth Bittner leads in small-cut methods. He uses them to:

• Cut surgery harm
• Lower blood loss
• Shorten hospital time
• Speed healing

These help older patients and those with other health issues the most.

Coronary Bypass Graft (CABG)

Dr. Hartmuth Bittner does:

• No-pump bypass
• Pump-assisted bypass

He picks the best plan for each patient’s body and risks. This fixes blood flow with few problems.

Aortic Aneurysm Fix

Dr. Hartmuth Bittner has lots of practice fixing hard aortic aneurysms. These need exact plans to stop deadly bursts.

Heart and Lung Transplants

Heart and lung transplants rank among the hardest ops today. Dr. Bittner has deep transplant skills. He gives hope to those with failed hearts or lungs.

Treating High-Risk and Late-Stage Patients

Dr. Bittner stands out for advanced cases, like patients who:

• Have many health problems
• Got called too sick for surgery before
• Need repeat or hard ops

His wide skills let him handle risks well. He often opens doors that have stayed shut.

Awards and U.S. Honors

For his strong work in heart and chest surgery, Dr. Bittner earned the:

Best in Medicine – Cardiothoracic Surgery Award (2017)

The American Health Council gave it. It marks doctors who excel in:

• Patient results
• New methods
• Leadership
• Care focused on patients

This adds to his spot as one of America’s Top 50 Doctors.

Current Work: Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute

Dr. Bittner works at the Gulf Coast Cardiothoracic Surgery Institute in Tampa, Florida. He treats patients from all over Florida and farther.

Department and Services

Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Hartmuth B. Bittner offers full heart and chest surgery services, such as:

• Small-Cut Heart Surgery
• Mitral Valve Fix and Swap
• Aortic Valve Work
• Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Work
• Coronary Bypass Graft (CABG)
• No-Pump Bypass
• Aortic Aneurysm Fix
• Heart Transplant
• Lung Transplant
• High-Risk Heart Surgery
• Advanced Heart Failure Surgery
• Repeat and Tough Heart Ops
• Heart and Chest Surgery Consults
• Care Before and After Surgery
• Team Work with Heart Experts

Focus on Patient Care

With his world fame and school wins, Dr. Bittner stays true to kind, personal care. He holds that the best results come when patients know all, make choices, and get support through surgery.

Patients often call Dr. Bittner:

• Thorough and detail-focused
• Calm and comforting
• Honest and open
• Skilled and caring

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