Methodist Heart and Lung Institute Methodist Heart and Lung Institute, the center of cardiovascular and pulmonary care for Methodist Hospital, is proud to serve one of the largest areas in the continental United States. The institute serves San Antonio, South Texas, and neighboring counties, a 40,000-square-mile area that is larger than several states in the country. As the only quaternary-level hospital in the region, the institute is committed to being the epicenter of cardiovascular care for this large area and its 3+ million residents. For the last two decades, Methodist Heart and Lung Institute has been on a steady trajectory toward two goals: first, to expand its services to cover every aspect of cardiovascular care, and second, to provide the highest level of quality. The institute has taken a programmatic approach to developing its services, focusing not only on the hospital-based services we provide but on making sure residents have multiple access points available and can move seamlessly between levels of care as needed. Next, the institute identified and developed services that, because of its size and clinical depth, Methodist Hospital is especially suited to delivering. Today, the institute provides excellence at all levels. From renowned multidisciplinary programs like heart 4
transplant and high-risk cardiac surgery, to strong clinical screening and diagnostic capabilities, to a broad network of access points, Methodist Heart and Lung Institute synchronizes clinical identification of patients and provision of care all along the continuum for a consistent, high-quality approach. This annual report highlights many of the institute’s highperforming programs. Looking ahead, the institute will continue to achieve greater clinical differentiation, so it can serve this large population even more effectively. To that end, the institute constantly reviews the depth and extent of its clinical services, maintaining focus on the fundamentals while also pursuing leading-edge cardiovascular techniques and technologies.
