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​An accomplished physician who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner is one of 36 specialty doctors that offer comprehensive medical care to patients of Cardiac Surgery Associates. In 2017, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner was selected and featured by the American Health Council (AHC) in its "Best in Medicine" and "Leader in Medicine" lists.

AHC is the only organization in the US with a membership that represents all sectors of the healthcare industry. AHC strives to recognize and support outstanding individuals and institutions who make a difference in the quality of their patients' lives. Every year, AHC recognizes the significant contribution of America's best doctors in the field of medicine, and features them in its "Best in" web platform.

The "Best in Medicine" award is given to selected physicians from all 50 states who have contributed towards the betterment of healthcare. The same doctors can be selected to a higher award of "Leaders in Medicine" or "Award of Excellence."

AHC's Research Department and Nomination Committee handles the awards' nomination and selection processes. Nominees are identified using publicly available information from sources such as healthcare associations, medical practice registrations, and medical school alumni directories. The profiles of nominees are compiled using open-source intelligence. From the information gathered, a score is assigned using a weighted algorithm. Nominees are interviewed to verify the information and the scores, and to know the candidates' motivations for the good of healthcare.

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The American Health Council's "Best in Medicine" Award

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​An accomplished physician who specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner is one of 36 specialty doctors that offer comprehensive medical care to patients of...

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An experienced cardiothoracic surgeon in Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner has practiced with Cardiac Surgery Associates since 2021. Among his other professional honors, Dr. Hartmuth Bittner received a "Best in Medicine" award from the American Health Council in 2017.

The American Health Council is an association of healthcare professionals committed to incubating innovative solutions and advocating for effective healthcare delivery across medical specialties and geographic regions. It also recognizes the outstanding performance of leaders in the healthcare field.

Through its Best in Medicine program, the American Health Council honors individuals with records of achievement in leadership, scholarship, management, advocacy, expertise, and other "key roles that drive patient care." Best in Medicine celebrates accomplishments in the areas of education and training, as well as those in the clinical setting.

Best in Medicine award-winners span the United States and range from emerging leaders to accomplished retirees. After achieving the Best in Medicine designation, they can go on to rank among the American Health Council's "Leaders in Medicine" or "Doctors to Watch." They may also win an "Award of Excellence."

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Dr. Hartmuth Bittner has been working in the medical field for more than three decades.