Dr. Christopher J. Magovern
Overview
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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 Madison Avenue, Gagnon Level C, Morristown, NJ 07960
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Magovern has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher J. Magovern
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Magovern?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Magovern by calling their office at 973-971-7300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher J. Magovern a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Magovern is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Christopher J. Magovern specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher J. Magovern is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Magovern participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher J. Magovern has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher J. Magovern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Magovern accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher J. Magovern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-971-7300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Magovern isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Magovern isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- GastrostomyDr. Magovern isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Magovern isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Magovern isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Magovern isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Magovern isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Magovern isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Magovern isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Magovern isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Magovern isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Magovern isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Magovern isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.