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Bryon James Boulton, MD, FACS

Bryon James Boulton, MD, FACS

Cardiovascular Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Atrial Fibrillation, CABG Procedures, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mitral Valve Repair, Structural Heart, TAVR Procedures

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Locations

Heart & Vascular - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Raleigh Campus

WakeMed Heart Center
3000 New Bern Avenue, Suite 1100
Raleigh , NC 27610

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Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00am
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Heart & Vascular - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Raleigh Campus

Heart & Vascular - Structural Heart - Raleigh Campus

WakeMed Heart Center
3000 New Bern Avenue, Suite 1200
Raleigh , NC 27610

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Heart & Vascular - Structural Heart - Raleigh Campus

About Me

As a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon and the surgical director of the WakeMed Structural Heart Program, Dr. Bryon Boulton brings to WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians unique surgical expertise with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic cardiac surgery and hybrid revascularization, mitral valve repair, thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), and aortic aneurysm repair; as well as the full complement of general thoracic services.

Dr. Boulton also performs minimally invasive atrial fibrillation surgery, adult congenital heart surgery including anomalous coronary artery repair, and pulmonary valve replacements, and he co-leads the structural heart team that uses the MitraClip percutaneous mitral valve repair device.

An award-winning researcher, Dr. Boulton is the co-author of several articles and book chapters that have been published in prestigious medical publications. He was honored by the Triangle Business Journal as a 2015 40 Under 40 award recipient for his expertise in TAVR and various other accomplishments. Dr. Boulton was also a 2015 Vitals Patients’ Choice Award winner.

Dr. Boulton feels fortunate to be part of the team at WakeMed because of the way in which our doctors and specialists collaborate to provide the highest quality of patient care as well as this organization’s commitment to innovation, technology, and serving people from all walks of life.

"At WakeMed, the needs of our patients always come first,” said Dr. Boulton. “And as surgeons, our goal is to provide world-class surgical services available right here in Wake County.”

Patients can always expect that Dr. Boulton will take the time to educate them on their disease process, ease their anxieties and fears, and thoroughly discuss their surgery as well as expectations for recovery. He is also very supportive of family involvement and makes it a priority to engage family members while providing patient care.

Dr. Boulton and his wife Stacy, who is also a physician at WakeMed, have four sons that keep them both very active. In addition to coaching his boys’ soccer teams, Dr. Boulton is an avid cyclist. The Boulton family is very active with their church and enjoys traveling overseas to participate in medical mission trips including recent surgical mission work with Tenwek Hospital in Kenya.

Education

Internship:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Fellowship:
Emory University

Medical School:
University of Cincinnati – College of Medicine

Undergraduate:
Miami University of Ohio

Residency:
The University Hospital/University of Cincinnati – College of Medicine

Board Certifications

Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(126 ratings)

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.

50 Reviews

04/03/2024

The doctors and nurses were all outstanding. I have already recommended friends to, if possible, go to WakeMed as the hospital for their choice

04/03/2024

Every contact person showed true concern and positive regard for me personally and as a patient.Dr. Boulton not only is a brilliant surgeon, but also a kind and truly caring person. He is honest and reassuring. I trust him with my life!

04/01/2024

How the team works together to make you understand your needs and makes you feel important as an individual not by protocol.

03/27/2024

The entire process

03/20/2024

Today is 5 weeks post [ ] surgery and my experiences with Dr Boulton and all his associates at WakeMed Heart & Cardiovascular-Raleigh were all outstanding. I felt like all were working together to help me and take care of me in the best ways possible.

03/18/2024

Dr. Boulton is the very best! Yes, I recommend him to everyone. I have had nothing but excellent care at WakeMed!

03/17/2024

Friendly staff. Doctor did not rush, took his time with me.

03/16/2024

I can’t thank Dr. Boulton & Team enough for saving my life! ❤️❤️❤️

03/03/2024

Everyone was so nice and professional

02/18/2024

I consulted with the doctor regarding open heart surgery and he did an excellent job of informing me of the details.

02/17/2024

In this day and age it is very difficult to say you have bonded with your doctor…I can truly say Dr. Boulton and I have bonded and both of us can discuss any topic about my treatment, care, and plan - this is the way a doctor and patient should interact but most of all is the joint respect we have for each other.

02/12/2024

Dr Boulton took his time explaining everything in clear language without jargon. He’s not only a master at his craft but he came off as a nice guy who genuinely cared about helping me.

02/08/2024

Every one was amazing. It felt like an extended family. Thank you so much for your compassion and professionalism.

01/29/2024

Lynn and Shay were phenomenal getting insurance approved after 24 hours of aggravation from insurance company. Theresa from Cary Cardiology was also. Dr Bolton was awesome! Explained everything and answered every question! I feel totally confident in this team performing my surgery!! Thank you all!!

01/22/2024

Dr Boulton explained the procedure in detail and answered all of our questions. Lynn was so nice in scheduling the surgery and pre op testing..

01/18/2024

The overall experience was excellent.

01/14/2024

My working career spanned over 30 years with the Veterans Administration Hospitals. Although there were many Professionals I have met throughout my career, I will rate Dr. Boulton and his entire team as far beyond excellent. He has certainly prepared me to face my upcoming heart surgery in the most positive manner.

01/14/2024

Dr Boulton explained everything very good. He was personable and very professional. Highly recommend! The staff were very nice and professional.

01/14/2024

Everyone I interacted with was especially kind and caring.

01/13/2024

Dr. Boulton and his team provided outstanding services. The process was timely, he was accommodating in planning a very complex surgery, spent more time consulting than required, and everything he said about the pre-and post-surgery condition and rehabilitation was exactly as it turned out to be, without any unnecessary embellishments or omissions of details. I want to recognize his and his team's excellent work in preparing for and carrying out the surgery, as well as the anesthesiologist's role. Special thanks to Stephanie from the ICU who was with me non-stop after the surgery, and to Liz [] RN and Kattie, who took great care of me in the first tough days post-surgery. Also, I appreciate the teamwork of all the staff.

12/31/2023

The WakeMed staff, including office staff, nurses and physician were personable, professional and truly interested in my comfort and potential treatment. Although I have a major surgery scheduled, I am confident and hopeful for an improved quality of life.

12/14/2023

Every person we interacted with was courteous, professional and competent!

12/04/2023

i was satisfied with the staff and the facility at Wake Heart. I owe them my life

11/13/2023

Dr Boulton is an excellent surgeon. I specifically sought after him for my surgery. He is the best of the best!!!

11/12/2023

The staff friendliness and ability to make me comfortable and at ease with mu upcoming procedure was outstanding.

10/30/2023

Listening to my concerns and then explaining recommendations

10/27/2023

Everyone treated me with respect and were very friendly. They explained everything to me so I could understand .

10/17/2023

Outstanding care and service. Well worth the 1 drive to Raleigh.

10/15/2023

I feel I was listened to and a plan for treatment was agreed upon. I am very happy that I am finally getting help. I was very frustrated prior to finding Wakd Med and Dr. Boulton.

10/15/2023

The receiving nurse is very friendly while handling the vitals. Dr Boulton has a great demeaner, I am very comfortable talking with him.

10/11/2023

The care and concern that Dr Boulton showed us. He is an excellent surgeon.

10/01/2023

Dr Bolton made me feel that he was very concerned about me. I appreciated that because I was very nervous.

09/25/2023

He took the time to show me some things in my CT scans.

09/24/2023

Dr. Boulton and his Staff are kind, empathetic, concerned about my well-being and answered all my questions. I am sorry that I will not be seeing them, again.

09/11/2023

Dr. Boulton made sure all my questions were answered, and he did not rush through any explanations.

09/06/2023

I was able to ask any questions for my understanding.

08/27/2023

Yes. Dr did explain why there is no alternative but surgery.

08/20/2023

Doctor's personality. Related well to myself and my son who was with me.

08/20/2023

The people

08/16/2023

I feel I was blessed and fortunate to have Dr Boulton as my surgeon . My recent echocardiogram showed that the results of my surgery exceeded initial expectations. This is a result of Dr.Boulton’s special gifted skill and talent. I cannot imagine the hours upon hours of study and plain hard work Dr . Boulton persevered through to develop his skills that only he possesses. I realize that I am the direct beneficiary of his lifetime commitment to medicine and commitment to his patients. Thank you Dr. Bolton.Thank you seems inadequate to express my gratitude for your improving the quality of my health and lifestyle but I am eternally grateful.

08/10/2023

He has a great bed side manner Explaining things taking his time and had a good personality Our first time meeting him and felt comfortable and confident in his abilities

07/17/2023

everything was outstanding as usual.

07/12/2023

Dr. Boulton was very thorough in explaining my need for surgery, what benefits I might have as a result, and what to expect in recovery.

07/10/2023

Boulton and his team are the best. I’m betting my life on them.

06/29/2023

The building is beatiful, clean and inviting. All staff are welcoming and caring.

06/26/2023

I would rate Dr. Boulton oustanding. You didn't ask, but I would rate Dr. Wood as outstanding also, even though I just met her. Overall, everyone I met with knew exactly what they were doing.

06/09/2023

Dr. Boulton is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of my recovery from the heart surgery he performed. He really took his time explaining exactly what is happening in my healing process and how we were going to address some medical concerns that have come up. I felt comforted by his depth in explanation as well as how he was reassuring to me when I was experiencing some anxiety. He is a wonderful surgeon and feel very lucky to have had him care for me.

06/03/2023

Everything during my visit was outstanding and excellent

06/03/2023

They are fantastic. Dr Boulton saved my life! Best medical care anywhere!

05/31/2023

TEAM EFFORT WAS GREAT
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