Overview
Christian Said is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Said is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Aortic Regurgitation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM, is the Director of Columbia Interventional Cardiovascular Care and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is an internationally-renowned leader in the field of Interventional Cardiology, with a particular focus on providing exceptional and evidence-based care to patients with complex coronary and peripheral vascular disease. In addition to his clinical commitments, Dr. Kirtane has a strong interest in clinical education and research, serving as Chief Academic Officer of the Division of Cardiology, and as director of several international, national, and regional educational conferences in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Kirtane’s research interests are in clinical trials and outcomes of device-based and pharmacologic interventions to help patients with cardiovascular disease. He is/has been Principal Investigator and serves on the steering committees of numerous clinical trials in interventional cardiovascular medicine and has authored over 700 peer-reviewed publications.Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Kirtane is a graduate of Ridgewood High School, Princeton University, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed his residency/chief residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California – San Francisco. He then completed fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Intervention at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School and additionally obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health prior to moving back to Columbia. In his free time, Dr. Kirtane has avid interests in music and sports, and lives in New Jersey with his family. Dr. Kirtane is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy. Dr. Kirtane is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Kirtane is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Martin Leon is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Leon is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Leon is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Leon is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
Isaac George is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. George is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. George is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgery. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christian F. Said
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christian F. Said?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christian F. Said by calling their office at 212-241-3419. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christian F. Said a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christian F. Said is classified as an Advanced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Christian F. Said specialize in?
While Dr. Christian F. Said is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christian F. Said participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christian F. Said has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Christian F. Said's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Advanced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Heart AttackDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)


