Dr. Hiroo Takayama

Professor

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Biography

Hiroo Takayama is a leading cardiac surgeon at Columbia University and Chief of the Adult Cardiac Surgery Section at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. With over 20 years of experience, he has treated thousands of patients with aortic and cardiovascular issues, performing around 300-350 operations annually. His expertise spans a wide range of complex aortic surgical procedures including minimally invasive aortic surgery, valve-sparing aortic root replacement, and hybrid aortic surgery. Dr. Takayama is dedicated to research in heart failure and aortic diseases, and has published over 300 articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. He completed his medical degree at the University of Tokyo and continued his training with a general surgery residency at the University of Washington and a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University. His significant contributions to the field have earned him recognition such as the New York Magazine's Top Doctors in 2016 and the Dwight C. McGoon Award in 2012.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)