Shipley: Giving From the Heart

Get Involved and Give Back

Shipley Cardiothoracic Center is grateful to the many generous benefactors and friends who help us in our quest to defeat heart and lung disease.

Your gift to the center — no matter the size — helps us support patient care programs, develop services, conduct research to improve cardiothoracic therapies, train the leaders of tomorrow, and continue to excel as a major academic medical center.

You may choose to designate your gift to support a particular program or service. You can designate your gift as "unrestricted," which enables us to channel your donation to where it is needed most.

Where Does Your Donation Go?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, with one person dying every 33 seconds from a cardiovascular illness.
With your philanthropy, Lee Health Heart Institute can take an innovative and proactive approach to improving cardiac healthcare.

Clinical Research: Furthering our understanding of the underlying causes of heart disease to provide cutting-edge solutions for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through trailblazing research and strategic partnerships.
Technology & Innovation: Revolutionizing cardiac healthcare by investing in state-of-the-art technology, equitable and personalized approaches to cardiovascular care, and safer treatment options for heart valve repair, coronary artery disease, and more heart and lung ailments.

Recruitment: Becoming a national leader in cardiac healthcare by recruiting first-rate cardiovascular specialists, research fellows, nurse coordinators, and other specialists to further enhance the reputation of Lee Health.
Education & Training: Developing cardiology fellowship training programs to produce highly skilled, specialized physicians with hands-on experience and also raising public awareness of the impact and risks of heart disease.

Contributions to Shipley Cardiothoracic Center are Tax Deductible

Please make your check payable to "Lee Health Foundation" and write "Shipley Cardiothoracic Center" in the memo portion. Please let us know if your gift supports a particular program or if it is unrestricted. You may mail your check to: Lee Health Foundation, 9800 South HealthPark Drive, Suite 405, Fort Myers, FL 33908

If you are interested in making a confidential inquiry about donations, bequests, or other planned giving, please contact the Foundation at 239-343-6950.

Or visit www.leehealthfoundation.org

Donate to the Lee Health Heart Institute

Because of your philanthropy, we can ensure that every heart in our community has access to state-of-the-art, specialized care for treating and preventing heart disease. Your generous support helps us recruit top-tier cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and nurses, as well as expand and develop quality programs and fund groundbreaking research that will extend and save lives throughout Southwest Florida and beyond.

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Meet Shipley's Cardiothoracic Surgery Team

Our dedicated team brings extensive experience and exceptional care tailored to your unique health needs. A multidisciplinary strategy ensures support before, during, and after the procedure. We recognize heart health is a journey, and our valve clinic is here to guide you every step of the way.

David Cervantes

Mickyas Eskender

Why Choose Lee Health for Cardiothoracic Surgery?

Our team of cardiothoracic specialists provides compassionate, innovative care tailored to your needs. With minimally invasive options, cutting-edge robotic tools, and a proven track record of treating even the most complex cases, Lee Health stands at the forefront of heart and lung surgery in Southwest Florida.

As part of the Heart Institute, we ensure continuity of care across every step of your journey. From diagnosis and surgery to rehabilitation and long-term health.