Hello @cjbrady, you may notice I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled, "costochondritis." I did this so you could read through some of the posts made by members already discussing costochondritis and so those members would see your message as well. You bring up a good question for the members of Connect on who you should see. Is it fair to assume that a cardiologist performed your original heart surgery? At Mayo Clinic, costochondritis is treated by the pain medicine department, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/costochondritis/doctors-departments/ddc-20371181.

@cjbrady, have you talked with the provider or the department/hospital that did your open heart surgery? Have you received any guidance on potential causes?