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Learn more about Cardiothoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon specializes in the surgical care of people of all ages with conditions and diseases of the chest. The chest includes the heart, lungs, trachea (windpipe), esophagus, diaphragm, and chest wall. Thoracic surgeons treat a variety of diseases and conditions that require chest surgery, including heart disease, lung and esophagus cancer, chest trauma, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Thoracic surgeons are also called cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac surgeons to emphasize heart surgery.
A thoracic surgeon typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about his or her condition including the surgical treatment and aftercare
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Performs a physical exam including evaluation of blood pressure and vital signs; weight; and the health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Orders and evaluates diagnostic procedures, such as EKG, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the major structures and organs in the chest
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Works closely with your primary care doctor, cardiologist, pulmonologist, and other specialists to provide optimal care
A thoracic surgeon may also be known by the following names: chest surgeon, lung surgeon, heart and lung surgeon, general thoracic surgeon, trauma surgeon, and cardiothoracic surgeon.
There are 451 specialists practicing Cardiothoracic Surgery in New York with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 196 hospitals in New York with affiliated Cardiothoracic Surgery specialists, including Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center.
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Dr. Laurence Spier, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1300 Franklin Ave Ste ML2Garden City, NY 11530Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. David Adams, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1190 5th Ave # 1023New York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: David H. Adams is the Marie-Jos?e and Henry R. Kravis Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is a recognized leader in the field of heart valve surgery and mitral valve reconstruction. As Program Director of the Mount Sinai Mitral Valve Repair Center, he has set national benchmarks with greater than 99% degenerative mitral valve repair rates, while running one of the largest valve repair programs in the United States.
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Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: "The Diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming. At Cornell, we utilize a multidiciplinary team approach in the treatment of patients with lung and esophageal cancers. Our dedicated team is involved from the initial evaluation through the completion of a patient's post-operative course. This unparalleled attention to the patient helps to ease the burden of the diagnosis. For those of us involved in research as well as care, this is a very important time -- several novel treatment approaches recently have been developed here at Cornell, and we currently are showing promising results."
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.Dr. Hiroo Takayama, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery177 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Hiroo Takayama is Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He has more than 20 years of experience in treating patients with heart and vascular problems. As the Director of the Aortic Surgery Program and co-Director of the Aortic Center, the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, and the Marfan Clinic at NYP/Columbia, Dr. Takayama has contributed to the care of over 4,000 patients by performing a variety of aortic and cardiac surgical procedures, approximately 300-350 operations every year. Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic surgery (minimally invasive aortic surgery, valve-sparing aortic root replacement, aortic valve repair, aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair), hybrid aortic surgery (thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair), myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and heart failure surgery. He is a leader in outcome research in aortic diseases and heart failure. He has published more than 300-350 manuscripts in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and has authored numerous book chapters about heart disease. Dr. Takayama attended University of Tokyo for Medical School, did his internship at University of Tokyo, general surgery residency in University of Washington Medical Center, and cardio-thoracic surgery fellowship in New-York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian Westchester.Dr. Daniela Molena, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. David Kalfa, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. David Kalfa is a Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a subspecialization in pediatric cardiac surgery. A Native of France, Dr. Kalfa graduated from Marseilles University Graduate School of Medicine with the highest level of distinction in 2004. During his certification, he developed a research program in Tissue Engineering applied to the field of Congenital Heart Diseases that led to the attainment of numerous grants including a European Research FP7 Grant. He completed a research fellowship in Fondation Alain carpentier/INSERM in Paris and received his PhD degree in 2011 with the highest level of distinction. He then performed a 2-year clinical fellowship in Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery in one of the highest-volume centers (Marie Lannelongue Hospital in Paris) with exposure to highly complicated cases from all age groups (from neonates to adults). He completed a clinical fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery at Laval University Hospital in Quebec, Canada (2012-2013). He was then Assistant Attending in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital/NYP (2013-2015) and is currently Associate Professor of Surgery (tenure track) in the Section of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Columbia University, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Nasser Altorki, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: "What we hope to do is assemble a world class medical and research team that can provide our patients with first rate medical care and bring them the most advanced treatments."
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.Dr. Shuyin Liang, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1415 Portland Ave Ste 240Rochester, NY 14621Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Raja Flores, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1470 Madison Ave # 3333New York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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On staff atMount Sinai Hospital.Dr. Isaac George, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery177 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Isaac George, MD joined NewYork Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in the Department of Surgery in July of 2001 as a resident in general surgery following his graduation from Duke University School of Medicine. Prior to receiving his MD, Dr. George completed a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1997. Dr. George also completed a fellowship program in cardiothoracic surgery in 2011 as well as a fellowship program in interventional cardiology in 2012. Dr. George is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Medicine, and the Surgical Director of Structural Heart of the NYP health system. Dr. George is board certified in thoracic (cardiac) surgery. He performs all types of open and reoperative adult cardiac surgery (aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, coronary bypass grafting, robotic surgery) with a particular interest in complex valvular disease. He specializes in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery with small incisions and repair of the mitral valve. He annually performs 150-200+ open heart surgeries a year and is the busiest heart surgeon by procedure volume in New York State. Dr. George is currently the Co-Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center at Columbia University Medical Center. His surgical outcomes remain some of the best in the state despite taking on the highest risk cases (surgical mortality rate per year ~1.5%). Dr. George is focused on integrating new technology and innovation into his clinical practice. He is one of the few physicians in the world trained in both cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology. He is an expert in the most current and cutting-edge procedures including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valvular mitral valve repair (Mitraclip, Edge to Edge), transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve replacement and surgical TAVR removal/explantation. He performs almost 800 transcatheter valve procedures a year, in addition to his busy open surgical practice and has personally done almost 8000 TAVR procedures. Because he is trained in multiple disciplines, he is able to combine strategies to create a treatment plan for each individual patient that is both unbiased and personalized. As Primary Investigator of numerous national surgical and transcatheter trials, he has extensive clinical research trial experience. There are numerous new transcatheter trials for aortic stenosis, aortic insufficiency, bicuspid aortic valves, mitral regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitation, and heart failure that Dr. George is involved. Click here for a full list and description of ongoing trials. Dr. George is involved in both benchtop and clinical research as well. His projects reflect the translational nature of the lab as well as his clinical interests. His clinical practice allows him to be uniquely positioned to advance this research with a clinical endpoint and potential therapeutic intervention as the goal. Dr. George can be contacted directly at ig2006@cumc.columbia.edu Watch: Meet Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. Isaac George Watch: Dr. Isaac George Discusses Advancements in Heart Valve Surgery Watch: Decision Making in Aortic Valve Disease with Dr. Isaac George Watch: Dr. George Discusses Stroke Risk and TAVR Read: Dr. George Talks Hybrid Cardiac Surgery: A Viable Strategy for Select Patients Read: What To Expect After A Coronary Artery Bypass, According To Dr. George Read: Dr. George Participates in World's First Use of Medical Device to Protect From Stroke During TAVR Read: Dr. George On Expanded Transcatheter Options for Cardiac Patients Read: Dr. George on Innovations in Hybrid Surgery Dr. George hosts Taking it to Heart, the Columbia Heart Valve team's podcast. In each episode, Dr. George and the Columbia Heart Valve team discuss a new topic related to valvuar disease. Subscribe to Taking It to Heart. Click here for a full list and description of ongoing trials from Dr. George. Click here for
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian Westchester.Dr. Valerie Rusch, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Puskas, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1111 Amsterdam Ave # CNew York, NY 10025Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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On staff atMount Sinai Hospital.Dr. Matthew Bott, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ory Wiesel, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4802 10th AveBrooklyn, NY 11219Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Andrew Kaufman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1470 Madison AveNew York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: <p>Dr. Andrew J. Kaufman, an expert in advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery and thoracic surgical oncology, is the Director of The Thoracic Surgery Airway Program and The Asian Thoracic Surgery Program at Mount Sinai, as well as the Associate Program Director for the Thoracic Surgery Residency Program. He attended New York University School of Medicine for medical school and general surgery training. He completed a two year research fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and was awarded a national TSFRE Research Fellowship Grant and the Chairman's Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research.</p> <p>Dr. Kaufman went on to complete his residency on the Thoracic Surgery track in cardiothoracic surgery, specializing in thoracic surgery, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center/New York Hospital Weill-Cornell Medical Center as the Memorial Fellow in General Thoracic Surgery where he received the Alumni Foundation Award for All-Around Clinical Excellence. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.</p> <p>Dr. Kaufman especially enjoys spending time with and getting to know the people he meets in the office and hospital. He is dedicated to the compassionate care of people and their families across all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Having lived and studied in China for two years, Dr. Kaufman is fluent in Mandarin and conversational in Cantonese. His background in Asian language and culture inspired the development of the Asian Thoracic Surgery Program at the Mount Sinai. The program focuses on providing the most advanced multidisciplinary care for the Asian community with the goal of integrating community outreach, patient education, and scientific research to provide comprehensive care in this important New York City population.</p> <p>Dr. Kaufman is clinically focused on advanced minimally invasive and lung sparing surgery for thoracic malignancies. These specialized cancer operations conserve lung tissue and preserve respiratory function with faster recovery times. Andrew has published and presented widely on his lung sparing techniques of Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) segmentectomy for early lung cancers as well as pleurectomy and decortication for malignant pleural mesothelioma. His research interests are focused on combining clinical, pathologic, and genetic data to better understand lung cancer in smokers and non-smokers.</p> <p>Dr. Kaufman works closely with the Interventional Pulmonary Division to locate and mark small early cancers with Navigational Bronchoscopy in order to facilitate VATS lung sparing segmentectomy. This collaboration is also essential to The Thoracic Surgery Airway Program, which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the trachea and airways, such as tracheobronchomalacia and tracheal stenosis, utilizing both surgical and interventional techniques.</p> <p>In his spare time, Dr. Kaufman enjoys spending time with his wife and two terrific daughters. He is an avid cook, guitarist, and tennis player.</p>
On staff atMount Sinai Queens.Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery177 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Care Philosophy: My philosophy on care is patient centered. The role of a cardiac surgeon is to provide options for advanced treatment of cardiac disease, being an excellent technical surgeon with exemplary outcomes. The decision of what treatment pathway is selected is totally in the hands of the patient and patient's family. My team strives to be easily accessible and responsive to patient question and concerns prior to surgery, during hospital stay and after discharge from the hospital. Cardiac surgery may be routine to the cardiac surgeon but is not routine to individual patient and facing the options of cardiac surgery can be daunting. I make every effort to ensure that the experience is exemplary from the patient's standpoint.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Christopher Lau, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Christopher Lau is an Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center and the Director of Endovascular Surgery for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.Dr. Lau completed his undergraduate studies at New York University where he obtained a degree in Psychology and Philosophy. He then earned his medical degree at Downstate Medical Center, where he remained to complete his General Surgery residency. During this time, he received multiple awards for his performance and the Thomas W. Pollock Award for professionalism, compassion and dedication. Subsequently, he completed his Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He remained at Weill Cornell for an Advanced Cardiovascular/Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Fellowship and was recruited to stay on staff as an Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon at New York Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Lau takes a particular interest in surgery of the aorta and aortic aneurysms. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and he has presented his work at regional, national, and international conferences. He manages the aortic surgery center and performs a variety of open surgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular repairs of the aorta and aortic aneurysms. He and his team are experienced in managing problems in any part of the aorta extending from the aortic root to the ascending aorta, aortic arch, descending thoracic aorta, thoracoabdominal aorta, and infrarenal abdominal aorta down to the aortic bifurcation. In the aortic root, he performs valve sparing aortic root reconstruction, which provides a durable result while preserving the patient's own valve. If the valve must be replaced, he utilizes the latest generation biologic or mechanical composite materials. For aortic arch aneurysms, well-established and time-tested techniques are used for effective cerebral protection to minimize the risk of cerebral injury. In the thoracic, thoracoabdominal,or abdominal aorta, he offers endovascular or open repair techniques, depending on the optimal approach for each individual patient's anatomic needs. Dr. Lau has extensive experience in many other areas of cardiac surgery and cardiovascular surgery. These include coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), multiple arterial bypass grafting, use of bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) or radial artery conduits, aortic stenosis, aortic insufficiency, bicuspid aortic valves, aortic valve repair/replacement, mitral stenosis, mitral insufficiency, mitral valve repair, aortic aneurysm repair, aortic root replacement (Bentall procedure), valve-sparing aortic root replacement (David procedure), descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery, thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR), endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), aortic dissections, cardiac tumors, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation (Maze), and cardiac complications of connective tissue disorders such as Marfan Syndrome.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery5645 Main St # 3Flushing, NY 11355Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Gilbert Tang, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1190 5th AveNew York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Henry Tannous, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1190 5th AveNew York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bernard Park, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Gaetano Rocco, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jason Sperling, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1444 S Potomac St Ste 390Aurora, CO 80012Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Didier Loulmet, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery530 1st Ave Ste 9VNew York, NY 10016Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Israel Jacobowitz, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery530 1st Ave Ste 4KSTE4KNew York, NY 10016Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Craig Smith, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery177 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Smith earned his MD at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio (Phi Beta Kappa), going on to a general surgery internship and residency and a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital (1977-1982). He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in 1984, immediately joining the faculty of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was Director of Cardiopulmonary Transplantation at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center during 1986-1996 and was appointed Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in 1996. He became a full professor of surgery in 1998. In 2010, Dr. Smith became Chair, Department of Surgery. Dr. Smith's clinical specialties include medical support for pre- and postoperative transplant recipients, use of bioartificial support devices, and alternative immunosuppressive strategies. His research interests focus on mitral valve repair, transmyocardial laser revascularization, long-term heart and lung transplantation outcomes, preoperative risk factors for stroke after CABG, and adaptation in cardiac transplantation. Dr. Smith was named Practitioner of the Year for 2004 by the Society of Practitioners at Columbia University Medical Center. He is co-Principal Investigator for the multicenter PARTNER aortic transcatheter valve trial.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Omar Lattouf, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery550 Peachtree St NEAtlanta, GA 30308Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Nirav Patel, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery130 E 77th St Fl 4New York, NY 10075Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sunil Abrol, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery4802 10th AveBrooklyn, NY 11219Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Joshua Sonett, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 3New York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Joshua R. Sonett MD FACS is the Edward C. and Anne K. Weiskopf Professor of Surgical Oncology (in Surgery) at CUMC, Chief of General Thoracic Surgery and Director, The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. He is instrumental in making the Thoracic Surgery section at Columbia University Medical Center one of the best in the U.S. and he is one of the youngest professors of surgery at a major academic institution in the United States. Dr. Sonett is best known for his work on the multidisciplinary treatment of lung and esophageal malignancies. Leading work in minimally invasive treatment of lung and esophageal cancer, Dr. Sonett and his team at Columbia are innovators in the development and teaching techniques of Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and Minimally Invasive Esophageal (MIE) surgery, allowing surgeons to incorporate these techniques into their daily practices. Dr. Sonett and his team make up one of the few programs in the country to employ a combination of maximal chemo and radiation and surgical therapies in the treatment of locally advanced lung malignancies. He is also a leader in multi-modality therapies for lung and esophageal cancers, and a pioneer in endo-bronchial palliation of benign and malignant airway stenosis. In the clinical area of lung transplantation, Dr. Sonett is best known for developing an extended-donor lung transplant criteria protocol. Extended donor criteria (EDC) applies to the use of organs that don't meet the usual criteria for transplantation due to various health problems, but are still healthy enough for a successful transplant (Liver MD 2006). Dr. Sonett and his team have been aggressively trying to alleviate the donor shortage by evaluating lungs that may be rejected from other centers (CS News 2005). Between 2001 and 2003, 53 percent of the lungs transplanted at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia were extended donor criteria lungs, with no difference in survival between EDC lung recipients and regular lung recipients. The Columbia programs has a 95% survival rate after one year and 83% after three years, which far surpasses the national average of 79% and 62% respectively (CS Lung News 2006). Dr. Sonett has been an invited speaker and principal and co- investigator of numerous clinical trials, author of numerous publications in renown journals such as the Journal of The American College of Cardiology, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, among many others. Dr. Sonett received his MD from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University Medical School, and completed his surgical residency at the University of Massachusetts, and Thoracic Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Professional Memberships include the New York Thoracic Society, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgeons Dr. Sonett has received numerous award and honors including annual awards to America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors for Cancer, New York Magazine's Best Doctors, the Barbara Neibauer Celebration of Life Award, Foundation for Thymic Cancer and the Humanitarian Award, Chesed of New Square.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital.Dr. Rick Esposito, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery300 Community DrManhasset, NY 11030Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Daniel Nicastri, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1470 Madison Ave # 33New York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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On staff atMount Sinai Brooklyn.Dr. Mathew Williams, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery530 1st Ave Ste 9VNew York, NY 10016Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Dong-Seok Lee, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery2715 30th AveAstoria, NY 11102Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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On staff atMount Sinai Morningside.Dr. Karen McGinnis, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1 Atwell RdCooperstown, NY 13326Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Charles Lutz, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery104 Union AveSyracuse, NY 13203Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. James Huang, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Scott Schubach, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1300 Franklin Ave Ste ML2Garden City, NY 11530Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Aubrey Galloway, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery530 1st Ave Ste 9VNew York, NY 10016Dr. Stephanie Mick, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Lyall Gorenstein, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 3New York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Lyall Gorenstein is a regionally recognized thoracic surgeon in the New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center department of surgery.Dr. Gorenstein is Associate Professor of Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center, and a leader in the clinical management of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, benign esophageal disorders, hyperhidrosis and pectus excavatum. Dr. Gorenstein received his MD degree at the University of Toronto Medical School, in 1983, and did his general surgery residency at the University of Toronto, Department of Surgery from 1983-1988, followed by a Fellowship at the Ontario Cancer Institute with a research focus in multi-drug resistance, from 1988-1989 . This was followed by a fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas in Thoracic Surgery from 1989-1990, completing his Fellowship training from 1990- 1992 at the University of Toronto, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Gorenstein is a member of a number of organizations and societies including the Rockland County Medical Society, Medical Society, State of New York, New York State Thoracic Society, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Fellow, American College of Surgery, New York State Medical Society, the General Thoracic Surgery Club and the International Society of Sympathetic Surgery. He has published and authored numerous abstracts and presentations, as well as book chapters over the years in notable publications such as the Surgical Oncology Clinician, the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He has served on numerous hospital committees including tumor boards, credentialing committees and intensive care committees, and is currently Surgical Director, Minimal Access Thoracic Surgery, Director, Columbia University Hyperhidrosis Center and the Annals of Thoracic Surgery Adhoc reviewer. Dr. Gorenstein is a noted Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Thoracic Surgery, for the past 17 years. He is also recognized as a Hudson Valley Top Doctor in thoracic surgery.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital.Dr. Brian Housman, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery5 Cuba Hill RdGreenlawn, NY 11740Dr. David Cheeran, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1415 Portland Ave Ste 445-490Rochester, NY 14621Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Paul Lee, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Elisabeth Dexter, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery21 Porter AveJamestown, NY 14701Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Paul Stelzer, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1190 5th Ave # 1028New York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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On staff atMount Sinai Hospital.Dr. Michael Argenziano, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1995 Route 17M Ste 1Goshen, NY 10924Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Michael Argenziano, MD, FACS, is Associate Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He also serves as the director of the Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Surgical Arrhythmia programs, director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Laboratory and Clinical Research Program, and program director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency program. Dr. Argenziano received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his postgraduate training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Argenziano is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. He is the immediate past president of the New York Society for Thoracic Surgery. He has authored more than 100 publications, presented at numerous scientific conferences, and received several grants and awards for his research. He has led two national trials of robotic surgery, and his atrial fibrillation research has been supported by the TSFRE's Career Development Award. He currently serves as Columbia's principal investigator in the NIH/NHLBI Network for Cardiothoracic Surgical Investigations.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Ralph Mosca, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery530 1st Ave Ste 9VNew York, NY 10016Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mark Hennon, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery9100 Babcock BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15237Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mark Ginsburg, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 3New York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Mark E. Ginsburg is an associate Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center and surgical director of the Diaphragm Program and the Lung Volume Reduction program. Dr. Ginsburg received his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1980, completed his General Surgery residency in 1985 and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Residency in 1987 both at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He is renown for his surgical work in patients with disorders of the Diaphragm, and is one of few surgeons in the country to perform pacing of the diaphragm. Dr. Ginsburg has lectured and published extensively on this subject, and recently addressed the 95th AATS Annual Meeting in 2015, presenting ten-year data on lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). The results, based primarily on surgical experience in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia, showed durable benefits that should promote wider adoption of LVRS in patients with severe emphysema. Dr. Ginsburg has been an invited speaker and principal and co-investigator of numerous clinical trials, author of numerous publications in renown journals such as the Journal of The American College of Cardiology, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplant, among many others, including co-author of the book, Lung Volume Reduction Surgery published by Humana Press. He’s also currently on the department of surgery QA committee and is a member of numerous professional societies including, the American College of Surgeons, New York State Medical Society, New York Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.Dr. Derek Brinster, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery130 E 77th St Fl 4New York, NY 10075Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Scott Scheinin, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1190 5th AveNew York, NY 10029Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Vijay Singh, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery301 E Main StBay Shore, NY 11706Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Emile Bacha, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065Biography: <p>Dr. Emile Bacha is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a subspecialization in pediatric cardiac surgery. From 2000-2004, he was the Surgical Director of the Congenital Heart Center at the University of Chicago. From 2004-2009, he was Senior Associate in Cardiac Surgery at the Children's Hospital Boston and Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, as well as Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program Director, and Director of the Pediatric Heart Valve Center. Since January 2010, Dr. Bacha has been Director of the Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery program at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Weill Cornell Medical School. In July 2011, he was appointed Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.</p>
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Ardeshir Hakami-Kermani, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery3131 Kings Hwy Ste A7Brooklyn, NY 11234Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Dennis Rassias, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery319 S Manning Blvd Ste 206Albany, NY 12208Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Michal Lada, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642Dr. Koji Takeda, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery177 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Koji Takeda, MD, PhD is a cardiac surgeon and Surgical Director for Adult Heart Transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Takeda has a focus on heart failure, heart transplant surgery and mechanical circulatory support through ventricular assist devices (VADs). In addition to his clinical work, he is an active researcher in all of these areas, as well as in cardiac regeneration therapy. Dr. Takeda completed his medical training, post-graduate training, residency and fellowship in Osaka, Japan, after which he completed an advanced cardiovascular surgery fellowship at Northwestern University, Chicago. He is the recipient of multiple honors and awards including the American College of Chest Physicians Award, Japan Branch, 2009; and chief resident award and best resident award, 2005, at the National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan.
On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian Westchester.Dr. Robert Swersky, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery1201 Northern Blvd Ste 201Manhasset, NY 11030Dr. Gary Green, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery739 Irving Ave Ste 640Syracuse, NY 13210Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Javid Saifi, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery319 S Manning Blvd Ste 110AAlbany, NY 12208Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Huan Sun, MD
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery45 Reade PlPoughkeepsie, NY 12601Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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