"He is excellent and my aortic valve replacement surgery experience was perfect. He is very professional, personable and an effective communicator. My experience includes every step in the overall process; his PA, office staff, hospital (Piedmont Heart, etc.) I highly recommend him to all of my family, friends and associates."

"Dr Kauten was excellent in all respects and he took on a very difficult surgery, that took most of his day and early evening. My cardiologist Dr Dhruva was instrumental in getting Dr Kauten to do the surgery! I hope never have the need for heart surgery again, but Dr Kauten would definately be our first and second choice. My wife and I are very grateful he decided to be a surgeon at the Marcus Heart Valve Center at Piedmont Peachtree Hospital."

"I met with Dr. Kauten prior to surgery date. He provided a complete review of the process, what I could expect immediately after and during the recovery period, and answered all questions, to include his extensive experience and the fact that "he has seen my valve, while a difficult one, before" and assured me of success. It is now 5 weeks after surgery, and outcomes testing and pictures of the valve show an outstanding level of success. I feel great."

"Dr. Kauten was excellent. He was very informative and detailed in explaining what was going on, the cause, the procedure, etc. He spoke in terms I could understand. He would draw pictures to give me a visual of what he was stating and he spent whatever time I needed to get my questions and concerns answered. His bedside manner was friendly, confident, and patient.

Dr. Kauten has a plan for recovery and he details that plan to make sure it is understood, the importance of the plan and the success of following that plan. He has a strong educational background including solid tenure and competency (since 1984), He specializes in valve repair/replacement, etc.and has a high success rate. In researching him before surgery I could not find anything negative concerning him. I would recommend him to anyone with no reservation and would have him as my surgeon if I were to have heart issues again."

"Doctor Kauten is a wonderful surgeon!"

"Dr. Kauten was awesome!!!!!"

"Dr. Kauten was an excellent surgeon who described the mitral valve repair procedure where my husband and I could understand his layman's terms. I elected to have my chest cut open instead of having the least invasive procedure. I am doing great! Barely see my scar. Thanks Dr. Kauten! You're an artist!"

"Dr. Kauten is very professional and an excellent surgeon. He presents all options in a clear and concise format and is open to questions and suggestions."

"He did a good job, was a very nice man, explained what he was doing & needed to be done"