Dr. Angelo A. Vlessis, MD | Bend, OR | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Angelo Vlessis is a thoracic surgeon who also specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing 38 years of expertise to complex heart and chest procedures. He earned his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Vlessis is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Vlessis practices at St Charles Health Center Bend and is affiliated with the St. Charles Heart and Lung Center in Bend, Oregon. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures and heart valve surgeries. He also performs aortic aneurysm repairs for patients with serious cardiovascular conditions. Patients have given Dr. Vlessis an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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4.8

9 Ratings
38 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Michigan Health System
6 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I brought my Mother in for a surgery consult. Dr. Vlessis was easy to talk to, took plenty of time to explain everything in terms my Mother would understand. He was kind and compassionate. My Mother and I felt she was in very good hands if she needed to have Open Heart Surgery. His office staff was excellent as well.

May 9th, 2018

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I was rushed to St Charles 19 years ago in an ambulance. The first attempt to put in a new heart valve did not take, and I was rushed back into surgery, where a new mechanical St Jude Mitral Heart Valve was inserted by Dr Vlessis. I am hoping to go back to Bend to see him again and get his opinion on correcting the leakage around my heart valve. I was very impressed with Dr. Vlessis's bed side manner and the care and time he took with me to explain what he had done. I would highly recommend Dr. Vlessis to anyone needing heart surgery. I am sure he had a lot to do with saving my life!

November 14th, 2017

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My only surgery experience, but ultimately the most important as it saved my life. Dr. Vlessis's reputation and admiration by coworkers in the local medical field is remarkable and impressive to say the least. Unsolicited feedback by the same professional types was always incredibly passionate in admiration for his skills. His bedside manner was extremely friendly, calming and left me confident that I was in great hands. Based on what I knew that I had put my body through due to my poor choices in taking adequate recommended preventative care, other doctors implied quite strongly that I not only could have died but that only minimal long term damage to my heart having occurred is amazing. I attribute this to Dr. Vlessis's skills. Obviously, I would encourage anyone requiring this type of surgery to use him.

March 13th, 2014

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Dr. Vlessis was great. He treated my congenital heart defect and I was out of the hospital in 3 days. I would highly recommend him as a surgeon. He is a good person and an excellent surgeon.

October 30th, 2010

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Angelo Vlessis came to my aid when i had a problem after bypass surgery. He became my confidont for the five days i spent in the hospital. He was the only surgeon i saw in my room after my ordeal.

August 29th, 2009

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Highly skilled sureon, with excellent patient rapport.

September 22nd, 2008

Saint Charles Bend

2500 Ne Neff RdBend, OR 97701

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Angelo Anthony Vlessis, MD	Dr. Hugh Rogers Adair, DO	Dr. Tiffany Renee Lim, MD	Dr. Edward Boyle, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Cardiovascular Disease	Pediatrics	Thoracic Surgery
		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (9 Ratings)	4.3 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (153 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks English
Bend , OR	Bend , OR	Bend , OR	Bend , OR
Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine	Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences	Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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University Of Michigan Health System

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Oregon Health & Science University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1988

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