HCA Subsidiary Acquires Cardiothoracic and Vascular Physician Group

The acquisition expands cardiovascular care services in Central Texas.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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St. David's HealthCare, an HCA Healthcare subsidiary based in Austin, Texas, has acquired Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons (CTVS), a cardiothoracic and vascular physician group. The acquisition will bring CTVS' clinic operations under St. David's, with CTVS maintaining its name and operations, including its 45 employees.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows St. David's HealthCare, which operates nine hospitals and 190 care sites in Central Texas, to further expand its cardiovascular care services and elevate the standard of care in the region through a closer integration of the CTVS team.

The details

Under the deal, CTVS will be aligned under St. David's HealthCare, which is a partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits, the St. David's Foundation and the Georgetown Health Foundation. St. David's HealthCare President and CEO David Huffstutler said the acquisition marks an important next chapter in the decades-long relationship between the organizations that has helped shape cardiovascular care in Central Texas.

  • The acquisition was completed on February 15, 2026.

The players

St. David's HealthCare

An HCA Healthcare subsidiary based in Austin, Texas, that operates nine hospitals and 190 care sites in Central Texas.

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons (CTVS)

A cardiothoracic and vascular physician group whose clinic operations will be brought under St. David's HealthCare as part of the acquisition.

HCA Healthcare

A Nashville, Tennessee-based healthcare company that is a partner in the St. David's HealthCare system.

David Huffstutler

The president and CEO of St. David's HealthCare.

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What they’re saying

“By integrating our teams more closely, we are building upon a strong foundation to elevate care and drive innovation for the communities we serve.”

— David Huffstutler, President and CEO, St. David's HealthCare (St. David's HealthCare news release)

The takeaway

This acquisition allows St. David's HealthCare to further strengthen its cardiovascular care services in Central Texas, building on a decades-long partnership with CTVS that has helped shape the standard of care in the region.