Aortic Arch Surgery NYC, New York at C.U.M.C. Aortic Surgery Program

Nothing is more important than your heart. Therefore, you should take special care when selecting a surgeon for your heart. Dr. Allan Stewart, MD is the director of the Aortic Surgery Program at the Columbia University Medical Center, and as such he ensures that his patients receive quality treatment that meets their unique needs. Dr. Stewart's clinical specialty includes complex aortic arch surgery. Additionally, he is one of the few surgeons in the world who is able to perform valve sparing aortic root replacement, where he is able to repair the aortic root instead of having to transplant one. This particular procedure is designed to be both safer and more comfortable for patients in the long-term. If you live in the NYC, New York area and are looking for an experienced and visionary aortic surgeon, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.

The valve sparing aortic root replacement performed by Dr. Stewart is considered by many surgeons to be a complex and difficult procedure. Dr. Stewart and the Columbia University Medical Center, however, have performed over 60 of these procedures since 2005, thankfully, with no mortalities and no serious complications. Dr. Stewart also specializes in edovascular repair of aortic aneurisms, surgical management of the aortic root, percutaneous valve therapy, and marfan's disease.

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

Dr. Stewart works closely with his patients to ensure that they receive appropriate and quality treatment. He is compassionate about the work that he does, and continuously researches aortic arch surgery so as to provide his patients with the best treatment available. Since 1996, 93% of the patients at Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program are symptom free, and since 2005 that figure has improved to 100%. If you are looking for a qualified surgeon who specializes in aortic arch surgery, contact Dr. Allan Stewart, MD at the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program. He is available to all families in the NYC, New York area. Call today to learn more about how he can help you.

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