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Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available
in the Detailed Report.
Years Since Graduation
36
Five-Star Recognition
HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
Title
Director, Surgical Oncology, Maimonides Medical Center*
State License Information
Licensed in New York
What is Thoracic Surgery?
Thoracic surgery, or cardiothoracic surgery, is performed in the thorax, or chest area. A thoracic or cardiothoracic surgeon may perform surgery on the heart, lungs, valves or other organ in the thorax area. Surgeries performed in the thorax area include: lung surgery, heart surgery (coronary artery bypass), valve replacement, lung transplantation or heart transplantation.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Association for Thoracic Surgery Member
American College of Chest Physicians Member
American College of Surgeons Fellow
American Society for University Surgeons Senior Member
American Society of Transplant Surgeons Member
American Surgical Association Member
American Thoracic Society Member
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Member
New York Society for Thoracic Surgery (NYSTS) Member
Awards and Honors
, U.S. Army Commendation Medal*
, Alfred Soffer Award for Editorial Excellence, Chest (The Journal)*
, Best Doctors in America*
, Who’s Who among America’s Teachers*
, Top Surgeons (Consumers’ Research Council of America) *
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