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Five-Star Recognition
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Care Philosophy
Dr. Jacobowitz specializes in beating heart minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He has participated in clinical trials introducing innovations to cardiac surgery and has presented at local, national, and international meetings. Since the inception of the New York State cardiac surgery report card, he has been at the top of the list in the number of procedures performed with excellent results.
To the nurses, residents, and physicians, he is best known for his ability to care for the high-risk complex patients, his tireless energy, his demand for excellence and his total commitment and availability to their, and his patients.
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What is Cardiothoracic Surgery?
Cardiothoracic surgery involves the heart and other areas within the chest. A cardiothoracic or thoracic surgeon provides care for patients with diseases within the chest area. This encompasses treating heart disease and abnormalities of the heart’s vessels and valves, lung cancer, tumors within the chest area, diseases of the diaphragm, chest injuries, and trachea and airway problems. Thoracic surgeons have exceptional knowledge of diagnostic and surgical techniques and physiology of the heart, lungs and respiratory system.
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