@ewei6911 Referring you to a thoracic surgeon is not "good enough" - you need to see a cardiothoracic surgeon that specializes in ascending aortic aneurysms -- not descending or abdominal aortic aneurysm surgeries as these are different subspecialities.
Ascending aortic aneurysm repairs are not done in "communities" at community hospitals - no matter how large. You need to look at large academic centers that have good/great reputations for and have special interest in cardiovascular surgery - Mayo, Stanford, Baylor, Cleveland Clinic, Emory, and many more. Don't be intimidated. These centers and often their surrounding cities/communities have supporting systems including low cost housing, transportation, etc., to make it easier for patients.
Where do you live? I looked at your profile and it was empty.
My suspicious is your cardiologist did not know better - and did not know and probably still doesn't understand that she is putting you at risk.