For Physicians – Referring Patients for Cardiac Surgery at Columbia

The Cardiac Surgery Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center understands the important relationships that cardiologists maintain with their patients. When you refer your patients to us for heart surgery, we understand the trust you place in us, and we take that responsibility seriously. It is our goal to build a lasting partnership to improve the health of your patients, both now and in the future.

• Responsiveness – As part of that commitment, we strive to provide timely follow-up with our referring providers. Our staff will respond promptly to your requests.
• Collaboration – We want to work with you to provide the highest level of care for your patients. To help achieve this, we encourage open communication with referring providers at all stages of the treatment process.
• Respect – The Cardiac Surgery Program and the Department of Surgery respects your privacy. Your contact information will NOT be shared or sold to any third parties under any circumstances.

Referring Your Patient for Surgery

To refer your patient for cardiac surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, please call 212-305-6380.

Please fax all relevant lab results and health information ahead of time to 646-426-0156. Alternatively, we will provide an email address for sending electronic documents once we’ve connected with the patient.

To initiate a hospital transfer, please call 212-305-5888.

To refer a patient with a complex case in need of fast-tracking, please call 212-305-5888 to speak with one of our surgeons.

To refer an international patient, please call 212-305-6380.

Reach Out and Connect with Columbia

Please also feel free to call the office directly at 212-305-5888 with any questions you may have. You can also contact our team members directly, using the contact information provided below:

Our Team

Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Arnar Geirsson, MD
 

 

Valve Surgery

Emile Bacha, MD

 

Michael Argenziano, MD

 

Arnar Geirsson, MD

 

Isaac George, MD

 

Luigi Pirelli, MD, FACC

 

Craig R. Smith, MD
 

 

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Emile Bacha, MD

 

Andrew B Goldstone, MD

 

John Karamichalis, MD
 

 

Cardiac Transplant Program

Koji Takeda, MD, PhD

 

Michael Argenziano, MD

 

Adham Elmously, MD

 

Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD
 

 

Aortic Program

Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD

 

Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH

 

Adham Elmously, MD

 

Isaac George, MD

 

Thomas O'Donnell, MD

 

Craig R. Smith, MD
 

 

Our Location

Milstein Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Phone: (212) 305-2500