Overview
Alex Zapolanski is a Thoracic Surgeon in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Zapolanski is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 7450.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Hiroo Takayama is Vice Chair of Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic 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 co-Director of the Aortic Center 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. Dr. Takayama is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Zapolanski
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Zapolanski?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Zapolanski by calling their office at 201-447-8377. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Zapolanski a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Zapolanski is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex Zapolanski specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Zapolanski is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Alex Zapolanski participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Zapolanski has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Alex Zapolanski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Zapolanski accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Zapolanski accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 201-447-8377 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Zapolanski isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Zapolanski isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Zapolanski isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Zapolanski isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Zapolanski isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart TumorDr. Zapolanski isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Zapolanski isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Zapolanski isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Zapolanski isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Zapolanski isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Zapolanski isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Zapolanski isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Zapolanski isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.