Richard Lynn Harvey, MD

Dr. Richard Harvey is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who has dedicated over four decades to treating complex heart and chest conditions. He earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his internship at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Dr. Harvey furthered his surgical training through a residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in 1997, followed by a fellowship at the University of Mississippi in 1999. With 42 years of experience in cardiac surgery, he communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Harvey practices at Piedmont Macon in Macon, Georgia, where he focuses on advanced cardiac procedures. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including the unique considerations for women with heart disease, and addresses conditions like reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass surgery, minimally-invasive heart procedures, and off-pump bypass techniques that can reduce …recovery time for patients. Patients have given Dr. Harvey an average rating of 4.3 stars.