David G. Affleck, MD, graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in human biology. He earned a medical degree from the University of Utah, School of Medicine, where he also fulfilled a surgical residency. Following graduation, he completed a fellowship program in cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University, School of Medicine, in St. Louis. Dr. Affleck specializes in the Maze and Mini-Maze surgical ablation procedures for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias and was among the first in the nation to perform the Mini-Maze. This minimally invasive surgical technique eliminates or decreases irregular heartbeats caused by atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. Dr. Affleck conducts this surgery at St. Mark's Hospital, and also trains surgeons around the country in this innovative approach. His highest priority is to improve the lives of his patients. He understands their concerns and is the ultimate patient advocate. To that end, Dr. Affleck helps his patients and their families to understand all of the surgical and medical options available to them.