St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital Offers Advanced AAA Repair

HOUSTON, TX -- St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital is thrilled to announce a significant leap forward in local healthcare with the successful completion of our first-ever Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) repair. This procedure, led by Nidal Buheis, MD, means our neighbors no longer need to travel far for this critical cardiovascular surgery.

An AAA repair is a complex but vital surgery to mend a weakened section in the body's main artery.Previously, patients often traveled outside the area for this care.. Now, residents of Northwest Houston and surrounding areas can access this treatment right here, closer to their homes and loved ones. That means more peace of mind and less worry for patients and their families during what's already a challenging time.

"This moment truly speaks to our deep commitment to offering the very best, most advanced medical care right here where our community lives and thrives," shared Elizabeth Ortega, President at St. Luke’s Health – The Vintage Hospital. "With Dr. Buheis's incredible expertise at the helm, we've not only performed a successful, life-saving surgery but have fundamentally transformed how our patients can get critical care. This is a monumental win for everyone in our community."

Beyond medical care, performing AAA repairs locally offers immense advantages. It helps ease logistical and financial burdens – including travel and transfer costs – that previously weighed on patients and their families. This fits perfectly with the heart of St. Luke's Health – The Vintage Hospital and CommonSpirit’s mission: making compassionate, high-quality healthcare as accessible and convenient as it can possibly be.

This achievement is a powerful testament to St. Luke's Health – The Vintage Hospital's ongoing promise to grow our services and continually improve the health and well-being of it’s community.