# The Ross Procedure — UW Medicine Heart Institute > World-class cardiac care featuring the Ross procedure at the University of Washington Medicine Heart Institute. Learn about the procedure, meet the surgical team, and explore patient outcomes. The UW Medicine Heart Institute is a leader in the Ross procedure, an aortic valve replacement operation that uses a patient's own pulmonary valve to offer young and middle-aged patients freedom from blood thinners and exceptional long-term outcomes. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of the Ross procedure, the UW surgical team, patient stories, and how to schedule a consultation. ## Contact - Phone: 206.598.3636 - Location: UW Medical Center – Montlake, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195 - Referral form: https://form.jotform.com/uwmed/ross