Karolis Bauza, MD, PhD Cardiothoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery in Atlanta, GA
New patient visits
Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
95 Collier Rd NW STE 3000 Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
404-605-5140Fax
404-609-6790
Karolis Bauza, MD PhD, specializes in surgical coronary artery revascularization, heart valve surgery, complex reoperative cardiac surgery, heart transplants, and durable left ventricular assist devices.
Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bauza spent several years at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, developing cardiac surgery skills that his patients need and deserve.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, cycling, and traveling.
Dr. Bauza welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.
Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bauza spent several years at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, developing cardiac surgery skills that his patients need and deserve.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, cycling, and traveling.
Dr. Bauza welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.
Provider Information
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
The University of Oxford
Medical Education, 2016
Cleveland Clinic
Residency, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2024
Educational Commission for Foreign Med Grads
Medical Education
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
62 ratings,
26 reviews
7/18/2026
Dr Bauza and his team has made my experience before and after surgery very confident and informative. My recent post surgery visit also highlighted his patients well being and humble character.
1/23/2026
Dr Bauza and staff were aware and caring
10/2/2025
I think he is a very good surgeon
7/24/2025
Dr. Bauza is excellent! He took the time to explain the procedure and what I should expect during recovery.
7/10/2025
Best Heart Surgeon in GA
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
Aetna HMO/POS
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Aetna PPO
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
Beech Street PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO/POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring (Medicare Advantage)
CIGNA HMO/POS
CIGNA PPO
Coventry (Medicare Advantage)
Coventry First Health PPO
Coventry HMO/POS
Coventry PPO-Direct
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana (Medicare Advantage)
Humana HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Military (Tricare)
Humana PPO
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
LifeWell PPO
Medicaid
Medicare
NovaNet PPO
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
PHCS/Multiplan PPO
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
PruittHealth Premier (Medicare Advantage)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare HMO/POS
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare PPO
Wellcare
Map & Directions
95 Collier Rd NW STE 3000Atlanta, GA 30309