Oklahoma Heart Institute Earned Top TAVR Rating
The Tulsa-based cardiac program was awarded a 3-Star Rating for its transcatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Heart Disease
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The Oklahoma Heart Institute has received a 3-Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology. This distinction places the Tulsa facility among the top tier of heart programs nationally for its valve replacement procedures.
Why it matters
A 3-Star Rating indicates that a heart program has achieved superior metrics in patient outcomes and clinical volume. This designation serves as a standardized indicator for patients in Tulsa evaluating hospitals for valve replacement care.
The rating is derived from the Transcatheter Valve Therapy National Registry, which analyzes program volume and patient outcomes. Currently, only 5-8% of the 800 TAVR programs across the United States reach this 3-Star performance level.
The players
Oklahoma Heart Institute
A Tulsa-based cardiac care facility specializing in cardiovascular medicine and advanced surgical interventions.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
A non-profit organization that maintains clinical databases and quality metrics for cardiac and thoracic surgery.
American College of Cardiology
A professional medical society focused on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease through clinical guidelines.
U.S. News & World Report
A media company that publishes annual rankings of hospitals and clinical programs based on institutional performance.
Kamran Muhammad
A physician who performed the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure in the Tulsa region.
The details
TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, serves as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery. Clinicians use a catheter-based approach to replace a diseased aortic valve, allowing for repair without the need for a large chest incision. The 3-Star Rating confirms that the Oklahoma Heart Institute maintains high standards in both the volume of these procedures performed and the resulting health outcomes for its patients.
Timeline
2012: Kamran Muhammad performed the first TAVR in Tulsa.
2026-2027: U.S. News & World Report published its latest national rankings.
October 12, 2026: The 3-Star Rating was reported for the TAVR program.
Health Landscape
The rating aligns with quality benchmarks established by the Transcatheter Valve Therapy National Registry to assess cardiac surgical performance. It reflects the ongoing trend of using standardized registry data to guide patient choices among specialized heart care programs.
If you are exploring aortic valve replacement options, this rating provides a benchmark for evaluating hospital quality in your area. You may want to discuss the benefits of minimally invasive procedures like TAVR and local facility outcomes with your primary care physician or cardiologist.
The takeaway
The 3-Star Rating confirms that the Oklahoma Heart Institute performs at a high standard within the national registry for valve procedures. When researching cardiac specialists, look for programs that report data to major national registries to help guide your treatment decisions.
Further reading
Learn more about advancements in cardiac care by visiting our Heart Disease section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox23.
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