Dr. Koji Takeda
Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 420 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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. Takeda 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Koji Takeda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Koji Takeda?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Koji Takeda by calling their office at 212-305-5156. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Koji Takeda a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Koji Takeda 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. Koji Takeda specialize in?
While Dr. Koji Takeda is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Koji Takeda participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Koji Takeda has published 420 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Koji Takeda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Koji Takeda accept my insurance?
Dr. Koji Takeda accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-5156 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
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Takeda isElite. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart FailureDr. Takeda isElite. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart TransplantDr. Takeda isElite. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Distinguished
- CardiomyopathyDr. Takeda isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart AttackDr. Takeda isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Takeda isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Takeda isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Takeda isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Takeda isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Giant Cell MyocarditisDr. Takeda isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Myocarditis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Takeda isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Takeda isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Takeda isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Takeda isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- AnginaDr. Takeda isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Takeda isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Takeda isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.