Dr. John Howard Sirak, MD

I was scheduled for Dr Sirak’s closed chest procedure but had to go open chest and all went well. No episodes afib since operation in Norfolk at Sentara. Four years ago. He is a super person, as well as extremely competent.

This doctor was the best doctor a person could ask for, not only is he good at what he does, he is a truthful doctor, he won't lie to you as some do, he saved my life !!!

Dr. Sirak performed my total thorascopic heart surgery for atrial fibrillation in 2009 when I was 63. I continued to work as an RN until my retirement. My atrial fib has not returned and I have remained in normal sinus rhythm. Dr. Sirak took my case after speaking with me by phone and reviewing my records after which I traveled across country to see him and have surgery. He was great to deal with throughout my hospitalization and subsequent follow up monitoring. He truly represents the best of medical care in every way and I have told him that each year since.

My husband was retired Navy, 55 years old, with A-Fib. His heart was stopping seconds at a time in his sleep. They told us that he was going to have to have a pace maker and that at his age it would probably need to be replaced in his life time. OR....we could go see Dr John Sirak which performs a procedure called a 5 Box Maze. He developed it. People come from all over the world to have the procedure done to correct their A-Fib. My husband had the procedure done in Jan 2017. He is having NO A-Fib any more. No arrhythmias any more. We are so thankful for Dr Sirak. We think a lot about the fact of how lucky we were that our Heart Doctor in Arlington, VA knew of him. He was a life changer for us. If you have A-Fib please contact him. He is a godsend. Thank you Dr. Sirak.

Sirak fixed my persistent afib 2015 at age 60. Very happy with this and I'm back doing competitive swimming at age 63...

Dr. Sirak performed my triple-bypass at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA, I don't recommend the cause for the visit but I feel great! So, THANK YOU to You and your staff!

I was diagnosed with permanent A-Fib at the age of 49. As I was on assignment in Germany at the time on behalf of the US Government, I flew into Columbus, Ohio from Frankfurt to Columbus, OH to Ross Heart Hospital. I called Dr. Sirak and asked him to take me on as a patient, without a physician referral. The man actually took the time on the phone to talk with me and asked me to send my medical records. I told him I did not want to waste time on an ablation as the cure rate was suspect. As I was young, I wanted a best chance of cure with his 5-box non-evasive procedure. After sending my medical records to him, Dr. Sirak accepted me as a patient and also scheduled me for his procedure within 30 days. Upon the day of surgery, while under the procedure, Dr. sirak discovered a medical issue in my heart that prevented him doing the 5-box. He immediately converted to open heart and corrected the issue plus performed a Cox IV Maze. It cured me of all of my heart issues. I have been in perfect sinus with any drugs now for 3.5 years. Once a patient of Dr. Sirak, always a patient. I stay in touch with him on an annual basis. He gives his patient his personal e-mail,address Andy his cell phone number and makes himself available when needed. An awesome Surgeon!

Dr. Sirak did a thoracoscopic five-box maze procedure on me in 2011. It cured my atrial fibrillation and restored my heart to normal, steady rhythm. Only recently I've had some incidents of arrhythmia, as yet undiagnosed. Still, It's been a good five-year run. I was 81 years old when the maze procedure was performed.

Couldn't be happier with the entire process - from making the appointment, to the procedure, to discharge, to follow-up. This is how medicine should be practiced. Concern was evidenced at all stages of this process, especially from Dr. Sirak.

Superior health care by a physician that genuinely cares about a positive outcome for his patients.

This man needs to be cloned. Refreshing to be under the care of someone that is genuinely concerned for patient health and not the almighty dollar. And it doesn't hurt that he pioneered a procedure that eliminates afib - not for a year or two - but forever. That may seem like a tall order, but his procedure has only been around for 6+ years and is successful 95%+ without a sternotomy or heart/lung machine.

Cured my Afib 4 yrs ago!!!!!

HE did my 5 box afib operation, never had afib again........ wonderful; doctor has magic hands, in healing.......

The most exacting surgery I have ever seen or had! Thanks Dr. Sirak for giving me back my quality of life! If you have problems with your heart in the Arrhythmia area this is the Dr. to contact he is there, not only for his patient but People that can not find help anywhere else!

Until you've experienced the care and commitment to patient care and outcomes from Dr. Sirak you could never understand how incredible a surgeon/person he is. He checks his ego at the door and puts his patients first as all doctors should. He changed my life with his 5BoxTTM for Afib. He and his staff are amazing and most of all caring. I highly recommend Dr. Sirak to anyone looking for a cure for Atrial Fibrillation!

Dr. Sirak is highly skilled surgeon with an extremely positive outlook. His procedure changed my life and there was never a doubt in his mind.Many thanks to him,his assistants and everyone at Ross hospital,everyone was caring and wonderful. In pre-op I was asked if there was anyone the nurses could call after the surgery was done and I gave them my mothers number. Dr. Sirak personally made that call.I highly recommend him.

Dr. Sirak and the staff at the Ross Heart Hospital at Ohio State University is first rate. From the initial contact concerning persistent atrial fibrillation to the discharge from the hospital each and every person I had contact with was truly the best of the best. Dr. Sirak's innovative approach to an afib cure held the highest probability for success so the five box TT Maze was my choice for treatment. I am only 11 days out from the procedure but I am in NSR and am confident that I received the most effective treatment available.

Dr. Sirak cured my A-Fib. I'm happy