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 (844) 792-6782 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
Isaac George, MD
Cardiac Surgeon
Thomas O'Donnell, MD
Vascular Surgeon
Craig R. Smith, MD
Cardiac Surgeon | Chair, Department of Surgery
Our Cardiologists
David J. Engel, MD
Daniel S. O'Connor, MD, PhD
Gregg F. Rosner, MD
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.
Elizabeth Wist, MS, PA-C
Elizabeth Wist is a physician’s assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery. She collaborates with physicians in the inpatient and outpatient care of patients to ensure they receive the best treatment possible.
Michelle Castro
Michelle Castro, financial coordinator, works with every patient to secure presurgical approval and coverage by patients' insurance companies.
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
(844) 792-6782 (844-RX-AORTA)
All of our providers see patients at this location
Suffern
Aortic Center in Suffern
10 Indian Rock Road, 7-435
Suffern, NY 10901
(844) 792-6782 (844-RX-AORTA)
Providers at this location: 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
Cardiovascular Second Opinion Clinic in New Jersey
25 Rockwood
Englewood, NJ 07631
(844) 792-6782 (844-RX-AORTA)
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 (844) 792-6782 or fill out our appointment request form to get started.