HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center has completed its first open-heart surgery, giving patients in the East Valley greater access to specialized cardiovascular care closer to home. HonorHealth Heart Care cardiothoracic surgeons Kevin Brady, MD and Robert Riley, MD, performed the procedure in November 2026.
“As the East Valley continues to grow, so does the need for advanced cardiovascular care,” said Dr. Riley, chief of cardiovascular surgery and physician lead for HonorHealth Medical Group cardiovascular services, HonorHealth Heart Care. “Bringing open-heart surgery to HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center means more patients can access specialized care in their own community, backed by the expertise of our entire HonorHealth Heart Care team.”
The program is supported by HonorHealth Heart Care cardiothoracic surgeons Kevin Brady, MD; Robert Riley, MD; Daniel Eads, MD; Charles Wojnarski, MD; and Zain Khalpey, MD, along with specialists across the care team.
“Establishing an open-heart surgery program requires more than surgical expertise,” said Dr. Brady, cardiothoracic surgeon with HonorHealth Heart Care and director of cardiovascular surgery at HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center. “It takes extensive planning, specialized resources and rigorous preparation to ensure every aspect of patient care is carefully coordinated. Completing our first case at HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center is an important milestone and reflects the experience and dedication that went into bringing this program to life.”
Refer a patient to HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgery
HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgery is now accepting open-heart surgery referrals through HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center. Patients referred for cardiac surgery or further evaluation will be assessed by the team, which will coordinate next steps and keep referring physicians and APPs informed throughout treatment and recovery.
For HonorHealth physicians and APPs using Epic: Place a referral to CT Surgery.
For external physicians and APPs:
Fax the following information to 480-882-5838:
- Patient demographics
- Insurance information
- Recent office notes
- Relevant cardiac imaging or test results
For questions or referral assistance, please call 480-882-7750.