Dr. Goya Raikar

Dr. Goya V. Raikar, MD, FACS, FCCP is a nationally respected cardiothoracic surgeon and Chief Cardiac Surgeon at Froedtert South. A pioneer in robotic cardiac surgery, he performed the first robotic-assisted mitral valve repair in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. With 20+ years of experience and dual board certifications, he leads innovative programs in robotic mitral valve repair and other complex procedures. Trained at Mayo Clinic and University of Wisconsin, he has held academic and leadership roles nationwide. Dr. Raikar is a published researcher, clinical trial leader, and past President of the Minnesota Society of Thoracic Surgery.