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

Adham Elmously, MD
Cardiac Surgeon
Isaac George, MD
Cardiac Surgeon

Thomas O'Donnell, MD
Vascular Surgeon

Nicholas J. Shea, MD, MS
Cardiac Surgeon
Craig R. Smith, MD
Cardiac Surgeon | Chair, Department of Surgery
Our Cardiologists



Our Support Team

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.

Chih Yuan (Sara) Hsieh, 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.