Nicholas J. Shea

Dr. Nicholas J. Shea

Thoracic Surgery
29 Hospital Plaza, 
Stamford, CT 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
10 Years of Experience
29 Hospital Plaza, 
Stamford, CT 

Overview

Dr. Nicholas Shea is the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Stamford Health in Stamford, CT. He performs all types of adult cardiac surgery including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and surgery for cardiac tumors. He has special training and focus in complex coronary bypass grafting, mitral valve repair, and aortic surgery. He sees patients primarily at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT.

His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Endocarditis, Aneurysm Repair, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Shea is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shea is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University College Of Physician & Surgeons, 2016

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in NY

Board Certifications

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

ColumbiaDoctors - 29 Hospital Plaza
29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford, CT 06902

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shea 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.

Arterial Insufficiency
Aortic Dissection
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Heart Failure
Aneurysm Repair
Marfan Syndrome
Heart Valve Repair
Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas J. Shea

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas J. Shea?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas J. Shea by calling their office at 203-276-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nicholas J. Shea a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas J. Shea is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Nicholas J. Shea specialize in?

While Dr. Nicholas J. Shea is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Dissection, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Nicholas J. Shea accept my insurance?

Dr. Nicholas J. Shea accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-276-4400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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