Overview
Rick Esposito is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York.
Dr. Esposito is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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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 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Takayama is board certified in Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Takayama is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rick Esposito
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rick Esposito?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rick Esposito by calling their office at 516-562-4970. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rick Esposito a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rick Esposito 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. Rick Esposito specialize in?
While Dr. Rick Esposito is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Rick Esposito participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rick Esposito has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Rick Esposito's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rick Esposito accept my insurance?
Dr. Rick Esposito accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-562-4970 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
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Esposito isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Esposito isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Esposito isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Esposito isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Esposito isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Esposito isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Esposito isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Esposito isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Esposito isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Esposito isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- EndocarditisDr. Esposito isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.

