International Robotic Surgery Center for The Heart and Chest

What International Robotic Surgery Center for The Heart and Chest does

International Robotic Surgery Center for The Heart and Chest is a private, single-specialty surgical practice headquartered at Methodist West Houston Hospital in Houston, Texas, founded in 2001 by Dr. Miguel Gomez, III, M.D., F.A.C.S. The practice offers a portfolio of robotic-assisted and minimally invasive cardiothoracic and vascular procedures — including off-pump beating heart bypass, robotic Heller myotomy, robotic thymectomy, mini-thoracotomy bypass, aortic and mitral valve surgery, lung lobectomy, LV lead placement, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and carotid endarterectomy — performed using the da Vinci Surgical System manufactured by Intuitive Surgical.

The underlying technology stack is anchored on Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci platform, with Dr. Gomez applying off-pump beating heart stabilization techniques and miniaturized thoracic access. The practice has reported distinctive clinical metrics, including a 99% off-pump bypass rate versus a U.S. national average of 10-15%, a 0% esophageal perforation rate for robotic Heller myotomy versus a 5-10% laparoscopic benchmark, and a 0.5% stroke rate for carotid endarterectomy against a 2-3% typical benchmark. These outcomes are supported by a published 125-patient robotic thymectomy cohort study.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-service: revenue is generated from surgical procedures and pre/post-operative consultations performed at a single hospital facility, billed through insurance verification and pre-authorization. Patient acquisition is referral-driven, supplemented by Dr. Gomez's media presence (KSEV Radio, KHOU/KTRK/Fox News television appearances, Wall Street Journal and Houston Chronicle coverage, and a YouTube channel of patient testimonials and procedure explainers). The practice serves both U.S. and international patients, with Methodist West Houston Hospital managing travel logistics. The center has 11-50 employees, holds no disclosed patents or funding, and operates as a physician-owned entity without institutional investment.

Name

International Robotic Surgery Center for The Heart and Chest

Legal name

International Robotic Surgery Center For the Heart & Chest

Website

https://internationalroboticsurgerycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Robotic Surgery Center for The Heart and Chest is a Houston-based, physician-owned surgical practice performing robotic-assisted cardiothoracic, thoracic, and vascular procedures on the da Vinci Surgical System for U.S. and international patients, led by Dr. Miguel Gomez.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiothoracic Surgical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interventional Cardiology (PCI/Structural Heart) (HLAKABAB), Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Robotic surgery services
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Heart surgery center
• Chest surgery practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue generated from performing robotic-assisted and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgical procedures including bypass surgery, valve repairs, thymectomy, lung surgery, and esophageal procedures at Methodist West Houston Hospital
2. Consultation and Assessment Services: Pre-surgical consultations, assessments to determine candidacy for robotic/minimally invasive surgery, and post-operative follow-up examinations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The center performs robotic-assisted cardiothoracic surgical procedures on the heart and chest using minimally invasive techniques, supported by the da Vinci Surgical System. Patients are evaluated, treated, and followed up at a single specialty practice located in Houston, Texas. The practice serves patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions requiring surgical intervention through advanced robotic platforms.

Product overview

International Robotic Surgery Center for the Heart and Chest is a single-specialty surgical practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of robotic-assisted and minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures. The practice is centered around the da Vinci Surgical System and off-pump beating heart surgery techniques, with services spanning cardiac procedures (bypass surgery, valve repair/replacement), thoracic procedures (lung surgery, thymectomy, Heller myotomy), and vascular procedures (aneurysm repair, carotid artery treatment). The core offering is robotic-assisted cardiothoracic surgery led by Dr. Miguel Gomez, with procedures designed to minimize patient trauma through small incisions, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Minimally invasive surgical procedures on the heart performed using the da Vinci Surgical System, offered to adult patients requiring cardiac surgical intervention. Procedures are delivered by a specialist surgical team at the Houston, Texas practice.
• Robotic-Assisted Thoracic (Chest) Surgery Minimally invasive surgical procedures on the chest and lungs performed using robotic-assisted technology, offered to patients with thoracic conditions requiring surgical intervention. The service uses the da Vinci Surgical System at the Houston, Texas practice.
• Surgical Consultation and Evaluation Pre-operative consultations and clinical evaluations for patients being considered for robotic-assisted cardiac or thoracic surgery, conducted at the Houston, Texas practice.
• Post-Surgical Follow-Up Care Post-operative follow-up visits and recovery monitoring for patients who have undergone robotic-assisted cardiac or thoracic surgery at the practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% shorter hospital stay for off-pump bypass surgery patients
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, historical and minor.

• Methodist West Houston HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary medical facility where all surgical procedures are performed. The hospital manages travel and accommodation logistics for international patients through their International Business office. Dr. Gomez serves as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at this facility.
• Methodist Hospital System - Cardiovascular Robotic InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gomez served as Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Robotic Institute of the Methodist Hospital System from November 2009 to 2011, establishing the robotic surgery program.
• Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular InstitutehistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious affiliation where Dr. Gomez performed first robotic-assisted procedures in Houston and achieved 1500th off-pump bypass milestone. He served as Director of Robotic Surgery at Memorial City Medical Center.
• Memorial Hermann Health Network ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gomez serves as board member of this health network provider organization.
• University of Texas Health Science Center HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gomez served as Associate Clinical Professor of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, contributing to medical education and research.
• Intuitive Surgical, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the da Vinci Surgical System used by Dr. Gomez for all robotic-assisted cardiothoracic procedures. The FDA approved the da Vinci Surgical System for cardiothoracic surgery in 1997.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Intuitive Surgical: Manufacturer of the da Vinci Surgical System used by Dr. Gomez. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem enabler whose platform, pricing, and product roadmap directly affect the subject practice's clinical capabilities and economics.

Broad incumbents

• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Heart: Large academic health system performing high volumes of robotic and minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures with affiliated Columbia and Weill Cornell physicians. Comparable scope and outcomes focus.
• Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute: Major West Coast academic cardiovascular program offering robotic and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery with strong outcomes publication track record. Comparable in procedure mix and patient demographic.
• Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute: Midwest academic cardiovascular program performing robotic and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery. Comparable outcomes-focused specialty practice model with research publication track record.
• Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute: Nationally top-ranked cardiothoracic surgery program with high robotic surgery volumes and outcomes research. Comparable as a destination center for complex cardiothoracic cases, though operating at vastly greater scale.
• Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart & Vascular Center: Harvard-affiliated academic cardiovascular surgery program with deep expertise in robotic and minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures. Comparable as a destination academic specialty practice.
• Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery: Destination academic medical center for complex cardiothoracic surgery including robotic and minimally invasive procedures. Comparable in attracting international patients seeking advanced cardiothoracic care.

Direct peers

• Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center: Major academic cardiothoracic surgery program within the same Methodist Hospital system where the subject practice operates. Shares hospital affiliation, patient population, and offers competing minimally invasive and robotic cardiothoracic procedures.
• Texas Heart Institute: Houston-based specialty cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery center with strong research and clinical reputation. Most directly comparable peer due to shared geography, scope of cardiothoracic focus, and academic/clinical positioning.
• Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute: Houston-based cardiovascular surgery program where Dr. Gomez previously served as Director of Robotic Surgery. Competes for the same regional cardiothoracic patient population and historically offered the same robotic and minimally invasive procedures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoxRpQxvdKZzWl0IzAMmbcA
• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationalRoboticSurgeryCenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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