
Overview
"Dr. Kalimi joined North Shore Univeristy department of Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004 after serving as clinical instructer in surgery at Columbia Presbyterian College of Physicians and Surgeons where he specialized in Minimally invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery. He is the editor of ""Clinical Scenarios in Thoracic Surgery"", and has published several articles in the field of surgery. Dr. kalimi was designated America's Top Surgeons for 2011 by the Consumres' Research Council of America and is board certified in by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.Dr. Kalimi is the Vice Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Southside Hospital and holds the title of Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.Dr. Kalimi has particular interest in complex mitral valve repair, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, and surgery for atrial fibrilaltion.".
Dr. Kalimi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Kalimi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Kalimi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Kalimi by calling their office at 631-968-3525. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Kalimi a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Kalimi 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. Robert Kalimi specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Kalimi is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert Kalimi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Kalimi has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Kalimi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Kalimi accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Kalimi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 631-968-3525 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kalimi isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kalimi isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Kalimi isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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- Atrial MyxomaDr. Kalimi isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kalimi isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TumorDr. Kalimi isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kalimi isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Kalimi isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Kalimi isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kalimi isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kalimi isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kalimi isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
