Our Aortic Team & Locations

Our team brings together experts in heart surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology and more to deliver comprehensive care no matter how complex or severe your aortic condition may be. Call (212) 305-6380 or fill out our appointment request form to meet our team today.


Our Team

Our Surgeons

Hiroo Takayama MDHiroo Takayama, MD, PhD
Cardiac Surgeon | Co-Director, Aortic Center
 

Dr. Virendra Patel

Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH
Vascular Surgeon | Co-Director, Aortic Center
 

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Dr Adham Elmously

Adham Elmously, MD
Cardiac Surgeon
 

Dr Isaac GeorgeIsaac George, MD
Cardiac Surgeon
 

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Dr Thomas O'Donnell

Thomas O'Donnell, MD
Vascular Surgeon
 

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Dr Nicholas Shea

Nicholas J. Shea, MD, MS
Cardiac Surgeon
 

Dr Craig SmithCraig R. Smith, MD
Cardiac Surgeon | Chair, Department of Surgery
 
 

Our Cardiologists

Dr David EngelDavid J. Engel, MD
 
 

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Dr Jessica Hennessey

Jessica Hennessey, MD

 

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Dr Matthew Jason Lewis

Matthew Jason Lewis, MD

 

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Dr John Kochav

Jonathan Kochav MD, MS
 

 

Our Support Team

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Annie Yu, ANP-BC

Annie C. Yu, ANP
As an experienced surgical nurse practitioner, Annie coordinates care for our Aortic Center patients.  She ensures that all recommended treatment plans are carried out, and sees patients for continued follow-up visits, promoting long-term quality care.

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Chih Yuan (Sara) Hsieh, NP

Chih Yuan (Sara) Hsieh, NP

 

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Jessica Zarcone, NP

Jessica Zarcone, NP
 

 


Our Locations

We see patients at multiple locations for your convenience. Our providers are also available for virtual visits in the comfort of your own home.

Manhattan

Aortic Center
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435
177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-6380

All of our providers see patients at this location

Suffern

Aortic Center in Suffern
10 Indian Rock Road, 7-435
Suffern, NY 10901
(212) 305-6380

Providers at this location: Thomas O'Donnell, MD, Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH

Westchester

ColumbiaDoctors – 15 North Broadway
15 North Broadway, Ste C
White Plains, NY 10601
(212) 305-6380

Providers at this location: Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD

New Jersey

Columbia Surgery Outpatient Offices at Glenpointe
300 Frank W Burr Blvd, Suite 130
Teaneck, NJ 07666

Providers at this location: Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH, Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD


Our Aortic Center team is here to help you, whether it’s for diagnosis, treatment, or a second opinion. Call (212) 305-6380 or fill out our appointment request form to get started.

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