Joseph F. Rowe III, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

(4.8 out of 5)
288 Total Ratings
(4.8 out of 5)
288 Total Ratings

VTC Faculty

Carilion Clinic

Accepting new patients

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Accepting new patients

"I am constantly looking for minimally invasive methods of treating cardiac, aortic, and thoracic diseases. I was the surgical founder of our structural heart program, co-director of the endovascular and aortic center, and have recently initiated a program in minimally invasive robotic thoracic surgery for lung cancer and other thoracic diseases. It has been a constant source of gratification to see the positive impact on our patients from having these minimally invasive treatment options."

Locations Background Services Biography Specialties Ratings and Reviews Accepted Insurance

Background

Medical School

  • Medical College of Virginia

Fellowships

  • University of Alabama

Specialties or Medical Focus

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Structural Heart
  • Thoracic and Lung Cancer
  • Heart and Vascular Care

Internships

  • University of Alabama

NPI

  • 1679555627

Residencies

  • University of Alabama

Services

Conditions Treated

Treatments Offered

Biography

Dr. Rowe has over twenty years experience at Carilion Clinic managing cardiac and thoracic disease. He has performed over 1,200 transcatheter aortic valve implant procedures and thousands of open heart and thoracic procedures. He is the surgical director of the Structural Heart Program and co-director of the Aortic Center. He has actively maintained certifications by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Rowe has also earned a certification in da Vinci Robotic Thoracic Surgery, and now offers da Vinci robotic thoracic procedures for minimally invasive lung cancer and thoracic disease treatment. Dr. Rowe attends satellite Cardiothoracic surgical clinics in Martinsville and Lexington monthly and is accepting new patients.

Noteworthy clinical trials include:

EARLY TAVR

NHLBI Transcaval TAVR

Gore Tambe

TRIOMPHE

Ratings and Reviews

Explained Clearly

(4.8 out of 5)
(4.8 out of 5)

Listened Carefully

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Easy Instructions

(4.8 out of 5)
(4.8 out of 5)

Knew Medical History

(4.8 out of 5)
(4.8 out of 5)

Showed Respect

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

Spent Enough Time

(4.9 out of 5)
(4.9 out of 5)

18 total reviews

(5.0 out of 5)

Thank you for saving my life & encouraging me to live fully, without fear or reoccurrence.

April 22, 2025
(4.67 out of 5)

Dr. Rowe is experienced, competent and skilled. He answered all my questions honestly and knowledgeable.

December 3, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Good

October 18, 2024
(4.67 out of 5)

Good care

August 8, 2024
(4.67 out of 5)

Very good.

August 2, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Surgery/recovery, good.

June 17, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

I feel that Dr. Rowe saved my life and he should be acknowledged for his professionalism and expertise.

May 29, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Rowe is simply the best! An excellent doctor and caring individual.

May 19, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Rowe deserves a ten on all the above. He is a talented, confident doctor with a positive attitude. He listens carefully to his patients, and inspires our bravery with his smile and kind sense of humor. I was never afraid.

February 15, 2024
(5.0 out of 5)

Very good.

January 12, 2024

Accepted Insurance

Carilion Clinic contracts with most major health insurance carriers. This list is updated periodically and is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, prior to receiving care.

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