Nabil Rizk is a Thoracic Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Rizk is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Elie Elmann is a Thoracic Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Elmann is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Geoffrey Pelz is a Thoracic Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Pelz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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.

Michael Borger is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Borger is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Bernard Park is a Thoracic Surgeon in Montvale, New Jersey. Dr. Park is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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.

Derek Brinster is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Brinster is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Brendon Stiles, MD, is Professor and Chief, Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Montefiore Einstein, and the Associate Director for Surgical Services in the Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center. Dr. Stiles’ clinical focus is on the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer and unusual thoracic cancers including metastatic tumors and those invading the heart. He also has a clinical interest in treating benign chest and upper gastrointestinal diseases. Taking a patient-first philosophy, Dr. Stiles provides world-class personalized care, using minimally invasive, organ-sparing techniques and targeting surgical therapy to the specific needs of the patient and his or her individual tumor.“The recruitment of Dr. Stiles elevates the treatment of lung cancer to a historic level,” said Robert E. Michler, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Chairman and Professor, Department of Surgery and Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein. “Every thoracic surgical therapy available anywhere in the world will now be offered by Dr. Stiles at Montefiore-Einstein.”After earning his Bachelor of Arts in 1994 at the University of Virginia, Dr. Stiles continued at UVA, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 1999.  He conducted his training in general surgery at the University of Virginia Health System. From 2001 to 2003, Dr. Stiles served as a surgical research fellow at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center before returning to the University of Virginia Health System to complete his surgical residency. Dr. Stiles completed a cardiothoracic surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 2008. Dr. Stiles joined the faculty at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell before being recruited by Dr. Michler to Montefiore-Einstein in 2021. Dr. Stiles is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Thymectomy.

Robert Korst is a Thoracic Surgeon in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Korst is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

David Kalfa is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Kalfa is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ebstein's Anomaly, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Transplant.

Edward Buratto is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Buratto is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Transplant.

Paul Kurlansky is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Kurlansky is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

Michael Zervos is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Zervos is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Mark Anderson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Alex Zapolanski is a Thoracic Surgeon in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Zapolanski is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Mark Shapiro is a Thoracic Surgeon in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Shapiro is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Juan Grau is a Thoracic Surgeon in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Dr. Grau is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Yuriy Dudiy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Dudiy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Rachel Vanderlaan is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Vanderlaan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Truncus Arteriosus, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, and Heart Transplant.

Frank D'ovidio is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. D'ovidio is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Ignatios Zairis is a Thoracic Surgeon in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Zairis is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Idiopathic Edema, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Jan Quaegebeur is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Quaegebeur is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Transplant.

Joshua Sonett is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Sonett is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sonett is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Geirsson is a renowned cardiac surgeon, Chief of Cardiac Surgery, and the Director of the Cardiovascular Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. With an upbringing and medical education in Iceland, he honed his skills in General Surgery at Yale University and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania between 1998 and 2007. During his tenure at Yale as the Director of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery from 2007 to 2013, he made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Geirsson then returned to Iceland from 2013 to 2016, serving as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Landspitali University Hospital in Reykjavik. Driven by his passion for innovative approaches, he returned to Yale in 2016 and was appointed as the Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery in 2017. He joined Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian in 2023.Dr. Geirsson's clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive cardiac surgery and valve surgery, specializing in robotic mitral valve repair and aortic valve repair. He achieved notable milestones by performing the first minimally right thoracotomy mitral valve surgery at YNHH in 2009 and the first robotic mitral valve surgery at YNHH in 2018. Moreover, his research endeavors encompass both basic and clinical science, concentrating on mitral valve prolapse and valve disease.With his expertise, dedication, and commitment to advancing cardiac surgery, Dr. Geirsson continues to make significant contributions to the field and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Geirsson is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.