Julien's Journal November 2015 (Volume 40, Number 11) | Page 2

We’re miles ahead,
not miles away.
If you’re facing surgery…take heart. You have access to highly advanced heart and lung
surgery right here in Dubuque. Medical Associates offers the only cardiothoracic surgeons
in the area, and we have the experience and expertise to perform a full array of complex
surgeries and techniques such as coronary artery bypass, valve repair and replacement,
thoracic aneurysm repair, lung cancer procedures, video assisted thoracic surgery, and
a newly developed patient blood management program.

We believe Medical Associates is the best option for patients in the Tri-states because our
team provides world-class heart, lung, and vascular services without the burden of traveling.
We’re bringing life-saving care that’s miles ahead…not miles away.

Medical Associates Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Department
Lance Bezzina, D.O. | Mark Wertheimer, M.D.
563.584.3445
To learn more about CV surgery, view our videos online at www.mahealthcare.com

treating you well.