Kenneth A. Ashton, MD

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Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeons Dr. Kenneth A. Ashton & Dr. Kevin M. Brady, who serve patients in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Dr. Ashton & Dr. Brady are board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons who are currently serving patients at Southwest Heart & Lung in Phoenix, Arizona. “Our surgeons and staff understand the prospect of heart surgery can be intimidating and frightening. We are not only dedicated to using the most advanced techniques, but to helping our patients understand what procedure is best for them. With recent advances in surgery and medical devices, there are more options for less invasive procedures in the treatment of some heart conditions. Southwest Heart & Lung surgeons work at a number of hospitals throughout the Phoenix area and Goodyear” as stated on the practice’s website.

Dr. Kenneth A. Ashton – 

Dr. Ashton earned his medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1991. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Southern California, followed by his fellowship in thoracic & cardiovascular surgery at the same University. Dr. Ashton is board-certified in thoracic & cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. 

Dr. Ashton’s interests include off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve repair, aortic valve replacement, mini maze procedure, minimally invasive valve surgery, thoracoscopic procedures, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer. 

Dr. Ashton has hospital privileges at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea – Osborn & Thompson Peak, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner Good Samaritan, Phoenix Baptist, Banner Thunderbird Samaritan, Banner Boswell, Arrowhead, Paradise Valley, Banner Estrella, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Arizona Regional Medical Center, West Valley Hospital, and Flagstaff Regional.

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