Meet our new cardiac surgeons bringing expert, personal care to S.C. patients

The cardiac surgery program at Roper St. Francis Healthcare recently added two top surgeons to our team.

Awad El-Ashry, MD, FACS and Joseph Sweeney, MD continue our legacy as a state and national leader in minimally invasive valve procedures, and combine the clinical expertise and personal touch that make us a favorite among patients and referring physicians.

"We're at full strength and able to see urgent cases in less than 24 hours," says J. Matthew Toole, MD, a 10-year veteran of the team. "We're ready to partner with PCPs and cardiologists on whatever their patients need, from valve repair and replacement to treatment in our dedicated aortic aneurysm clinic."