John M. Brown III, MD, is a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) as well as the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He is also co-director of the Structural Heart Group – one of the busiest in the country. Board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, his professional expertise includes all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass; off-pump bypass; valve repair and replacement; and aortic reconstruction; as well as structural heart disease.Dr. Brown specializes in minimally invasive valve surgery and has been active in the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has been a principal investigator in the studies leading to the acceptance of TAVR and MitraClip.Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, now called Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, in New York City. He remained at Cornell to complete his general surgery residency as well as a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery where he served as instructor in his final two years.Dr. Brown has been involved in a number of clinical research projects, either as principal or co-investigator. Many of these studies are continuing to enroll and follow up.Dr. Brown is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American College of Cardiology. His extensive professional associations include membership in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and both the New Jersey and New York Societies of Thoracic Surgery. He is the recipient of numerous awards and has been chosen consecutively for more than two decades as one of New Jersey’s Top Doctors by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Dr. Brown is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Amit V. Patel, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery, he specializes in angioplasty, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, vascular disease, wound care, endovascular surgery, minimally invasive surgery and aortic aneurysm. He is also certified as a registered physician in vascular interpretation (RPVI), which documents the highest standard in vascular ultrasound interpretation.With more than 20 years of experience in vascular surgery, Dr. Patel also has significant clinical research trial experience as principal investigator for studies examining the safety and effectiveness of a wide variety of advanced aortic, carotid and thoracic stents and graft systems. These trials include devices from a wide range of medical device manufacturers, as Dr. Patel seeks the best results for his patients. He has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented at national conferences.After earning his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, Dr. Patel performed his residency in general surgery at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, also in the Bronx. He completed a fellowship vascular surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia.Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, American Medical Association, Morris County Medical Society, Medical Society of New Jersey. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Christopher Magovern, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is board- certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He joined Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates in 1998 and is currently a Director of that organization. Dr. Magovern performs all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and repair, aortic surgery, re-operative cardiac surgery, off-pump surgery, transcatheter valve surgery, surgery for cardiac tumors, and laser surgery for extraction of pacemaker and ICD leads. Annually, he is consistently one of the busiest cardiac surgeons in the State of NJ, with a surgical mortality among the lowest in the state.After earning his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, Dr. Magovern completed his general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at The New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City. During his tenure at Cornell Medical Center, he devoted two years to research in cardiac gene therapy, was part of a team that delivered the first gene therapy treatment to a human heart, and holds a patent related to that work.Dr. Magovern has published numerous times in peer-reviewed medical journals, contributed to a book chapter on myocardial angiogenesis, and presented at national conferences. He is a medical contributor for ABC News, and has made more than 30 national television appearances on ABC News Good Morning America Health segments.In addition to his memberships in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the New York Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Heart Association, Dr. Magovern is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Magovern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Combiz Rezayat is a Vascular Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Rezayat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Thrombophlebitis, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rezayat is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Blum is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Blum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Dr. Blum is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Resnikoff, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery, he specializes in aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access care, and the full spectrum of varicose vein problems. Dr. Resnikoff is also certified as a registered physician in vascular interpretation (RPVI), which documents the highest standard in vascular ultrasound interpretation.With more than 25 years of experience in vascular surgery, Dr. Resnikoff also has significant clinical research trial experience as a co-investigator for dozens of studies examining the safety and effectiveness of a wide variety of advanced aortic, carotid and thoracic stents and vascular graft systems. These trials include devices from a wide range of medical device manufacturers, as Dr. Resnikoff seeks the best results for his patients. He has been published in peer-reviewed surgical journals and presented at national conferences.After earning his medical degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, Dr. Resnikoff performed his residency in general surgery at Morristown Medical Center, then called Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ. He then completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Albany Medical College, Albany, NY.Dr. Resnikoff is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the International Society for Endovascular Surgery, American Medical Association, Society for Vascular Surgery, Morris County Medical Society, and the Medical Society of New Jersey. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Resnikoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Kevin James, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He has been the medical director of the Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory at Morristown Medical Center for 20 years. Board-certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery, he specializes in aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access care, and the full spectrum of varicose vein problems. Dr. James is also certified as a registered physician in vascular interpretation (RPVI), which documents the highest standard in vascular ultrasound interpretation. With more than 25 years of experience in vascular surgery, Dr. James also has significant clinical research trial experience as a co-investigator for studies examining the safety and effectiveness of a wide variety of advanced aortic, carotid and thoracic stents and vascular graft systems. These trials include devices from a wide range of medical device manufacturers, as Dr. James seeks the best results for his patients. He has been published in peer-reviewed surgical journals and presented at national conferences.After earning his medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Dr. James performed his residency in general surgery at Morristown Medical Center, then called Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ. He then completed a fellowship in peripheral vascular surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.Dr. James is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, American Medical Association, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, International Society of Endovascular Specialists, Morris County Medical Society, and the Medical Society of New Jersey. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. James is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Bruce Brener is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Brener is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brener is currently accepting new patients.

Gurpreet Sidhu is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Sidhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Heart Attack. Dr. Sidhu is currently accepting new patients.

Brook Dejene is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Dejene is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Dejene is currently accepting new patients.

James Slater is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Slater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Slater is currently accepting new patients.

Jordan Safirstein is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Safirstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atherectomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Safirstein is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. John Mondelli is a cardiologist with Atlantic Cardiology and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology. A member of Atlantic Medical Group with fellowship-training in cardiology, Dr. Mondelli manages all aspects of cardiac health for his patients to help improve their quality of life. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Mondelli takes a wholistic approach and instills confidence in his patients by attentively listening to their concerns and taking a genuine interest in their well-being. He employs his intuitive and practical skills to establish a plan of care for each patient, explaining procedures and treatment options in a clear and understandable manner. In addition to his clinical expertise, he has been involved in clinical research endeavors studying best practices in echocardiography for evaluating cardiac function. Dr. Mondelli is a member of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and The American Society of Echocardiography. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). After earning his degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, Dr. Mondelli completed his residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals. He subsequently returned to Northwestern University to pursue fellowship training which launched him into his cardiology practice with a strong clinical and academic background. Dr. Mondelli is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Mondelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Daniel Amoruso, MD Daniel Amoruso, MD is a clinical and interventional cardiologist at Morristown Medical Center. He completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College, earned his MD at Rutgers University, and went on to complete his medical training at Weill-Cornell Medical Center and Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. He recently returned to his home state of New Jersey to build a practice and to raise his family. He is a physician with the Atlantic Cardiology Group, part of Morristown Medical Center, offering a wide range of cardiovascular services in both office and hospital-based settings. These services include preventative cardiovascular health, diagnostic and imaging studies such as stress testing and echocardiography, and minimally invasive procedures for treatment of coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Amoruso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, and Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.

Amy M. Ahnert, MD, is a fellowship-trained noninvasive cardiologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, she serves as director of the Women’s Heart Program at Morristown Medical Center. Dr. Ahnert specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart issues in women and has more than 20 years of experience in spontaneous coronary artery dissection, vascular disease in women, cardio-obstetrics, preeclampsia, sports cardiology for females, and preventative cardiology. She also has advanced training and expertise in advanced imaging methods including echocardiography (level III) and nuclear cardiology (level II).After earning her medical degree at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, Dr. Ahnert performed her residency in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, also in NYC, where she was named chief resident. She went on to complete a fellowship in cardiology at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA. Prior to joining AMG, she was director of a women’s heart and vascular program and director of clinical cardiology at a hospital in Pennsylvania.The author of numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, Dr. Ahnert also serves as a reviewer for articles in the fields of cardiology, women’s heart health and cardio-obstetrics for the American Journal of Cardiology. She has presented at many national and international meetings, and has served as an invited speaker on many topics in women’s heart health at meetings and on news programs. Dr. Ahnert is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Ahnert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Allen Hsieh, MD, received his degree in medicine from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. His internship and residency were at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in cardiology and echocardiography at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Dr. von Poelnitz went on to complete her internship and residency at The New Your Hospital, Cornell Medical Center. She also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Vonpoelnitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arrhythmias, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

Jeffrey Schwartz, MD, received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. He served his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and completed his training in cardiology at Harvard-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Arterial Embolism, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

Stephen Verdesca, MD, has been in practice in Morristown since 1996. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/New Jersey Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and his Cardiology fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University.He is board certified in cardiology and nuclear cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Verdesca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

Craig Rosen, MD, is in an interventional cardiologist at Morristown Cardiology Associates. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York. He went on to complete fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.