Overview
Robert E. Michler, MD, has served as the Surgeon-in-Chief of the Montefiore Medical Center since 2008. He is Chairman of the Department of Surgery (2007) and Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (2005) at the Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Michler holds the Samuel I. Belkin Chair and is Professor with Tenure at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Michler is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
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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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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Leonard Girardi is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Girardi is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
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Valerie Rusch is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Rusch is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Thymectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert E. Michler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert E. Michler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert E. Michler by calling their office at 718-920-2100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert E. Michler a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert E. Michler is classified as an Distinguished 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. Robert E. Michler specialize in?
While Dr. Robert E. Michler is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert E. Michler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert E. Michler has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Robert E. Michler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert E. Michler accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert E. Michler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-2100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Michler isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Michler isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Michler isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Michler isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Michler isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Michler isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Michler isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Michler isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Michler isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.