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Cardiothoracic Surgery (Heart Surgery)
About Us
At Weill Cornell Medicine, expertise and quality patient care go hand in hand. Our heart surgeons are some of the best in the nation — and have a proven record of superior results.
Why choose us?
- Our surgeons specialize in heart surgery for adults and children with a wide range of disorders
- Your care team provides a custom treatment plan, tailored to your specific needs and goals
- We offer new, minimally invasive surgical approaches
- Our heart surgeons collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals—including cardiologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, neurologists, and others—to deliver seamless, high-quality care
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell has been #1 in New York City for 17 years in a row (by US News & World Report)
- Less than 1% mortality rate
To learn more about the services we offer and how to make an appointment, visit the links below. Visit our Department's website to learn more about our Heart Surgery services.
Our Services
- Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement
- Cardiac Tumors
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO)
- Heart Surgery for Older Adults
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Pericardial Diseases
- Robotic Heart Surgery
- Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (CryoMAZE)
- Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
Our Locations
525 East 68th Street, M-404
New York, NY 10065
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263 7th Avenue, Suite 4H
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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525 East 68th Street, F677
New York, NY 10065
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What Our Patients Are Saying
Michele Low
Talking about Christopher Lau, M.D.
Dec 13, 2020
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Joyce
Talking about David M. Kalfa, M.D., Ph.D.
"Very thankful for Dr. Kalfa and repairing my sons asd."
Nov 12, 2020
Source: Healthgrades
Heather Livshin
Talking about Emile A. Bacha, M.D.
"Dr. Bacha and his team are phenomenal! They did incredible work with my daughter and we are eternally grateful to them 💖"
Sep 19, 2020
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*Individual results may vary
At this time, we have adjusted many appointments to Video Visits. Please contact our office for any scheduling questions.
(212) 746-5166
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"Dr. Lau was extremely knowledgeable, patient and compassionate. I was so blessed to receive such outstanding patient care. His nurse, Mary was amazing, informative and helpful. Becky, his secretary was just lovely and so efficient. Front desk also very helpful and kind. Excellent doctor and team!"