Dr. Hartmuth B. Bittner, MD | Birmingham, AL | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Hartmuth Bittner is a thoracic surgeon who brings 37 years of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg in Germany. Dr. Bittner is fluent in German, Arabic, and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Bittner practices at multiple respected medical centers, including Brookwood Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart conditions that affect blood flow to the heart muscle. He specializes in cardiac rehabilitation programs and performs diagnostic procedures like stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.2

9 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks German, Arabic, English
Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg
6 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
5 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

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It was my mother's great fortune to have Dr. Bittner as the 'angel by her side'. Dr. Bittner is a compassionate and exceptional cardiovascular surgeon. He performed triple bypass on her and things went very well. Above an beyond, he inspires confidence and care for his patients.

January 23rd, 2024

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Dr Bittner always explains what is going to happen in ways I can easily understand. He seems to really care about his patients, and is always pleasant.

April 25th, 2019

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Dr. Bittner is one of the few surgeons I know who is always in a great mood and constantly has a smile on his face. His bedside manner is fantastic and many surgeons are lacking in this department. He lights up a room when he enters; his positive energy is contagious. He cares tremendously about the wellbeing of his patients, and it shows in the work he does. Great surgeon!

April 25th, 2019

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2-2017 Dr. Bittner preformed a triple bypass on me. He told my husband it went exceptionally well. Wrong! in May 2017, I went to Cleveland Clinic the bypass failed and I had to be stented, 2 months later 2 more stents and an entire year of problems. It has been over 2 years since the procedure, I have been better the last six months but still have scar tissue that is a blotched closure (a bubble of skin) that is very painful. My rib area is still tender and unable to put pressure around my rib cage, maybe from when they opened my chest. I saw Dr. Bittner once after the procedure and he was very unconcerned about my complaints. He was finished. If i had to do it all over again I would not use him. Cleveland Clinic and Mayo both take Medicare. I am glad to be alive 2+ years later and have had over 90 days of cardio rehab to get where I am today. He may be great with transplants but not my open heart procedure...

March 15th, 2019

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Dr. Bittner saved my life. I have no complications after the surgery and anytime I saw him he was pleasant and uplifting. Thank you Dr. Bittner for saving my life!!

June 29th, 2018

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Dr. was very open about the procedure. My cardiologist recommended him and discussions post surgery were very open and friendly. Very professional with a great staff.

October 5th, 2016

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr DrBirmingham, AL 35209

Tel: (833) 251-9895

Umass Memorial Medical Center

119 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605

Tel: (508) 334-1000

Wyoming Medical Center

1233 E 2nd StCasper, WY 82601

Tel: (307) 577-7201

University Of Arizona Sarver Heart Center

1501 N Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85724

Tel: (520) 626-2000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The University Of Kansas Health System Saint Francis Campus

1700 Sw 7th StTopeka, KS 66606

Tel: (785) 295-8000


Dr. Hartmuth Bruno Bittner, MD	Rachel Carmella Flannery	Dr. Thomas A Moore, MD	Dr. Allison Hayes
Thoracic Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Anesthesiology	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.2 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience		42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks German, Arabic, English	Speaks English, French
Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	BIRMINGHAM , AL	Birmingham , AL
Med School: Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg		Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Thoracic Surgery

Aneurysm
Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Heart Transplantation
Lung Transplantation
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations

MEDICAL LICENSE

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet HeidelbergGraduated in 1989

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What languages does Dr. Hartmuth Bittner speak?: Dr. Hartmuth Bittner speaks German, Arabic, and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Hartmuth Bittner affiliated with?: Dr. Hartmuth Bittner is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Hca Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, Umass Memorial Medical Center, Reid Health, and Cape Cod Hospital.
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