Our Heart Surgery Programs and Services

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Heart disease comes in many forms. It can be stable or severe, straight-forward or complex, and it can affect one small part of the heart or the whole thing. But no matter what kind of heart condition you or your loved one is dealing with, help is available. Columbia is a world-leader in surgical and medical management for all types of heart disease and related conditions.

  • Our cardiac surgeons work closely with doctors from our Division of Cardiology to help you make the most informed choice between medication-based and surgical treatment options.
  • Columbia has developed a number of game-changing surgical innovations in valve treatment, heart transplant, and more that have become the standard of care worldwide. 
  • Our minimally invasive and robotic treatment options can shorten or eliminate hospital stays, improve recovery times, and reduce the risk of complications.

If you or a loved one are in need of any of our services, call (212) 305-2633 or use our online request form to book an appointment today.

 

Who We Treat

We treat patients with all types of heart and vascular diseases that can benefit from surgery, including evaluating and monitoring people whose symptoms are managed with medications but may be at risk of worsening, to those with chronic and acute cases that require complex surgeries. 

Conditions We Treat

Our experts have experience diagnosing and treating even the rarest cardiovascular conditions. We also collaborate with other specialties across Columbia to help address related conditions and comorbidities.

Services We Offer

We leverage our unmatched surgical and medical expertise with the latest technologies to provide outstanding care for you and your loved ones.

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Key Clinical Programs

Our specialized heart surgery programs offer the highest level of care for even the most complex diseases.

Heart Attack & Cardiovascular Care

Our surgeons are world leaders in coronary artery bypass grafts for coronary artery disease and heart attacks.

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Valve Disease Care

As part of the comprehensive Structural Heart & Valve Center at Columbia, our surgeons provide the latest techniques for mitral, tricuspid, and aortic valve disorders.

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Mitral Valve Surgery Program

We offer mitral valve repair and replacement using the most advanced techniques, including minimally invasive options like robotic surgery.

Visit The Mitral Valve Program

Transplant & Heart Failure Care

Our Heart Failure Program includes world leaders in transplant surgery and experts in mechanical circulatory support using devices like the LVAD.

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Aortic Disease Care

Working closely with our colleagues in Vascular Surgery, we offer a full-service Aortic Center, including a specialized Marfan Clinic for aortic conditions related to Marfan Syndrome and a dedicated Bicuspid Aortic Valve Clinic.

Visit The Aortic Center

Cardiac Superspecialties

Our team features experts in highly subspecialized areas of heart surgery, from complex adult congenital heart conditions to comprehensive care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Learn more about our niche “Superspecialties” below:

  • Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program

    Our robotic cardiac surgery experts use cutting-edge technologies to perform minimally heart procedures with the highest degree of precision and control.
    Visit Robotic Program

  • Complex & High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Care

    Our Complex & High-Risk program can bring safe surgical options to patients with advanced heart disease who have been turned away by other hospitals.
    Visit Complex/High Risk Care

  • Bicuspid Aortic Valve Program

    The Columbia Bicuspid Aortic Valve Program offers expert diagnosis and the most advanced treatments for bicuspid valve repair and replacement, including the latest minimally invasive treatments and cutting-edge surgical procedures.
    Visit Bicuspid Program

  • Heart Rate & Rhythm (Arrhythmia) Care

    For irregular heart rates and abnormal rhythms that can’t be managed with medications alone, surgical placement of a pacemaker or defibrillator can bring relief.
    Visit Arrhythmia Care

  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Care

    Our surgeons help lead one of the only multidisciplinary Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Centers in the world.
    Visit Hypertrophic Care

  • Heart Tumor Care

    Cardiac tumors are uncommon, which makes the need for specialized care for those with this diagnosis all the more important.
    Visit Cardio-Oncology

  • Congenital and Pediatric Care

    Our pediatric services include a top-ranked Pediatric & Congenital Heart Program, a dedicated Congenital Valve Disease program, and one of the largest and most well-established Adult Congenital Heart Centers in the United States.
    Adult Congenital Heart Peds Congenital Heart

Care in New Jersey

When it comes to giving you the best information about your heart, we don't skip a beat. If you're a New Jersey resident and you’ve been told you need heart surgery, you now have access to the region's best heart surgeons. Our Columbia cardiac surgeons will go through all your options, offer second opinions, and direct you to the best care possible to keep your heart strong.

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Other Specialized Programs

Research and Clinical Trials

As one of the world’s leading research hospitals, Columbia is among the first to develop and offer new surgical techniques and treatments. As a patient, you may also have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials focusing on new approaches to heart disease, if you so desire.

Information for Students and Healthcare Professionals

As part of an Ivy League academic center, our surgeons not only practice their craft, they teach it as well - pushing them to always be aware of the latest findings and best practices.

Program Highlights

Unmatched Surgical Innovation

Columbia is a celebrated world leader in cardiac surgery, having developed a number of procedures that are now the standard of care. We continue to move treatment forward with minimally invasive procedures and robot-assisted surgeries.

Best Outcomes in the Region

Our surgical and interventional teams have a proven track record of achieving outstanding outcomes, even while providing care to the sickest patients. We treat patients that other programs have turned away.

A Leading Center for Cardiac Care

As part of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, we’ve consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac surgery. Our transplant program has completed over 3000 procedures, including high-risk and multi-organ (heart-lung, heart-liver, and heart-kidney) transplant surgeries.

A Multidisciplinary Approach 

Our surgeons work with specialists from across Columbia to provide comprehensive, personalized care. Our cardiac care teams include cardiologists, pulmonologists, primary care specialists, and more.

Treatment Based on the Latest Research

Our physician-scientists are part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, one of the leading research institutions in the nation. We’re committed to helping develop tomorrow’s treatments, and we offer today’s most advanced options through the latest clinical trials.

Make an Appointment

For all appointments, please call (212) 305-2633 or complete our online appointment request form. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you call to make your appointment.

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