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More than 30 of our surgeons have been named as 2024 Super Doctors in NYT Magazine. These rankings are compiled from thousands of recommendations by physicians in the NY area. Congratulations to all the Columbia Medicine doctors! 🎉 Check it out here: columbiasurgery.org/news/more-30-c…

Congratulations to our graduating chief residents, Dr. David Blitzer and Dr. Michael Salna! We are very proud of you and look forward to your prosperous careers ahead! Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia Surgery TSRA David Blitzer

Innovation in lung transplantation, this morning at our CTS grand rounds. Wow, how far we have come in just 10 years!! Columbia Surgery

Yesterday we celebrated the fabulous wedding of our very own Dr. Isao Anzai. Congratulations Isao and Aileen!!

Congratulations Dr. ArnarGeirssonMD !! 🎉💯

Who doesn’t love a little US open?! US Open Tennis Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery

Open Heart Surgery vs. Minimally Invasive Surgery: What’s the Difference? It may not be as straightforward as you thought! Cardiac surgeon Dr. Michael Argenziano breaks it down here.

We had an incredible morning of #AortaEd with Dr. #Takayama. Be sure to listen to the recording below to hear about his experiences managing the Aortic Center Columbia Surgery and the evolving role of genetic testing and endovascular therapies in the field. Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery

Last week, T. Sloane Guy, MD, MBA shared a new study from our heart surgeons about when things go wrong in the OR. Dr. Guy's acknowledgment prompted us to dive deeper with co-author Dr. Paul Kurlansky about why reporting adverse outcomes is so important, and way too rare. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery A

ECMO's evolution, marked by breakthroughs in pediatric care, shows how relentless innovation and commitment to improving outcomes can transform even the most daunting medical challenges into stories of hope and survival. Here's a deep dive not to miss: columbiasurgery.org/news/changing-…

Happy 1st Birthday, Baby James! 🥳🎉 Son of Dr. William Mitchell (PGY-3)! We loved celebrating you, it was such a blast!

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia Surgery

📖✍🏻 Manuscript of the Week👩🏻‍🎓 Check out this insightful expert opinion on AATS Journals highlighting the importance of cardiac surgeon involvement in structural heart teams - tinyurl.com/yc6f49nj #LuigiPirelliMD Kendra J. Grubb M.D. Dr. Gilbert Tang Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital

Under the new UNOS allocation policy, ECMO as bridge to heart-kidney transplant has grown rapidly. In this study of the UNOS database, those bridged from ECMO had worse early mortality & cardiac graft failure compared to non-ECMO counterparts. Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery 🔗:

In a study led by Dr. Morgan Moroi of Columbia Surgery showed that the Melody valve offers key advantages over mechanical mitral valve replacement in young children, including lower pacemaker rates and no need for lifelong anticoagulation. #STS2025

Congratulations to our newest residents! Robert Semco Armaan Akbar 🔥🎉 Welcome to the team! Columbia Surgery Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery

Currently displayed poster and new in #JTCVS Open: Outcomes of Prolonged Impella 5.5 Support for Refractory Cardiogenic Shock. Feng, Takeda, et al. Read now: doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon… #AATS2025 Columbia Cardiothoracic Surgery

Our rockstar Harvard Medical School student Robert Semco on palliative care in CT surgery: Despite rising consults for post-cardiotomy shock, only 25% of these patients receive palliative care nationally. Underutilized and overdue. Incredible and important work, Rob! Mentored by our own

May #JTCVS Issue Editor's Choice: Early outcomes in heart transplantation using donation after circulatory death donors in patients bridged with durable left ventricular assist devices. Morgan Moroi, Koji Takeda et al. Read free until 5/30: doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcv…

We are proud to announce Emile A. Bacha, MD, became the 106th President of the AATS during #AATS2025. He officially succeeded David R. Jones, MD Jones David R.. Read more about Emile BACHA and the new AATS Board of Directors: aats.org/emile-a-bacha-…