Overview
David Kalfa is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Kalfa is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ebstein's Anomaly, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 141 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
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.
1 Clinical Trials
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Kalfa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Kalfa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Kalfa by calling their office at 212-305-3103. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Kalfa a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Kalfa is classified as an Elite expert for Pulmonary Vein 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. David Kalfa specialize in?
While Dr. David Kalfa is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Ebstein's Anomaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. David Kalfa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Kalfa has published 141 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Vein Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. David Kalfa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Kalfa accept my insurance?
Dr. David Kalfa accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-3103 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
- Elite
- Pulmonary Vein StenosisDr. Kalfa isElite. Learn about Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Distinguished
- Double DiscordiaDr. Kalfa isDistinguished. Learn about Double Discordia.
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Kalfa isDistinguished. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous ReturnDr. Kalfa isDistinguished. Learn about Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Kalfa isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kalfa isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Kalfa isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kalfa isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Kalfa isAdvanced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kalfa isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Kalfa isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Kalfa isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Kalfa isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- EndocarditisDr. Kalfa isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart TransplantDr. Kalfa isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.