Dr. Hiroo Takayama
Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 459 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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177 Ft. Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
300 Frank W Burr Blvd, Suite 130, Teaneck, NJ 07666
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Takayama 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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Koji Takeda, MD, PhD is a cardiac surgeon and Surgical Director for Adult Heart Transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Dr. Takeda has a focus on heart failure, heart transplant surgery and mechanical circulatory support through ventricular assist devices (VADs). In addition to his clinical work, he is an active researcher in all of these areas, as well as in cardiac regeneration therapy.Dr. Takeda completed his medical training, post-graduate training, residency and fellowship in Osaka, Japan, after which he completed an advanced cardiovascular surgery fellowship at Northwestern University, Chicago. He is the recipient of multiple honors and awards including the American College of Chest Physicians Award, Japan Branch, 2009; and chief resident award and best resident award, 2005, at the National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan. Dr. Takeda is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.
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Michael Borger is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Borger is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hiroo Takayama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hiroo Takayama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hiroo Takayama by calling their office at 212-305-6380. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hiroo Takayama a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hiroo Takayama is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Hiroo Takayama specialize in?
While Dr. Hiroo Takayama is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Hiroo Takayama participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hiroo Takayama has published 459 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Hiroo Takayama's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hiroo Takayama accept my insurance?
Dr. Hiroo Takayama accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-6380 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
- Aortic DissectionDr. Takayama isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Takayama isElite. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart TransplantDr. Takayama isElite. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Lung TransplantDr. Takayama isElite. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Takayama isElite. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Distinguished
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Takayama isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Takayama isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Takayama isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Takayama isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Takayama isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Takayama isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Takayama isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Takayama isAdvanced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Takayama isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Takayama isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Takayama isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Takayama isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
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- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Takayama isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Takayama isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Takayama isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great VesselsDr. Takayama isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Takayama isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Takayama isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.