[deano_hoosier]

Having personal experience in the replacement of an aortic valve, a bi-cuspid valve where stenosis finally gained upper hand, I went with a highly rated heart hospital and one of the top docs that do minimally invasive valve replacement. My focus was as much on the support team and post-op care team which I felt would be better found in a hospital that dedicated itself to heart surgery. This was done in Indianapolis so not of much local help to you, but I would search out a hospital and surgeon who do these operations on a frequent basis. Feel free to "pm" me if you have questions about my experience, etc.