Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.

Allan S. Stewart, M.D.

Valve Replacement Surgery Manhattan, NYC

CUMC Aortic Surgery Program

Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City, NY 10032
Fax: 1-212-305-2439

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CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
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Valve Replacement Surgery Manhattan, NYC

 


Valve Replacement Surgery Manhattan, NYC


Are you or a loved one afflicted by an aneurism? It can create a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety for everyone involved because it's so difficult to know when it can turn into a life threatening condition. The difficultly is compounded because traditional surgery may bring several life altering consequences. The Aortic Surgery Program of Columbia University Medical Center offers an innovative valve replacement procedure that can treat the aneurism while preserving your quality of life. Since 2005 the Aortic Program has performed over 60 procedures without fatalities or major complications. Don't settle for anything less than the best, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.


If you choose the Columbia University Medical Center you're choosing an aortic expert who's spent the past decade learning and treating a wide range of vascular problems, Dr. Allan Stewart MD. Traditional aortic repair surgeries either use a natural replacement transplant or a synthetic graft. Each carry lifestyle altering side effects; natural replacements degrade over time, usually requiring repeat surgery within 10 years, while those who opt for a synthetic graft have to take anticoagulants for the rest of their lives. Utilizing a valve replacement surgery patients can forgo much of the hassle and maintain the quality of life they enjoyed before. Unfortunately this innovative technique isn't for everyone. There are cases where using a replacement graft would be more beneficial to a patients health. In those cases, Dr. Stewart offers a Darcon replacement graft that last at least 10 years. With Columbia University Medical Center, you're sure to receive world class care. Since 1996, 93% of patients are without complications and from 2005 it improves to 100%.


Expertise in all types of acute and chronic aortic problems including:


- Acute Type A and Type B dissection
- Ascending aortic and arch aneurysms
- Aortic root reconstruction - including homograft procedures, valve sparing root replacement, and mechanical valve conduits


The team at the Aortic Surgery Program strives to bring the latest technology to the Manhattan, NYC community. With dealing with something as delicate as the heart, you want the best. If you and you're loved ones are considering valve replacement surgery, contact Dr. Allan Stewart today.


To see Dr. Allen Stewart talk about the innovations in minimally invasive and conventional therapy for aortic dissection and aneurysms, please click here.