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Isaac George is a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center and the Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Disease program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a comprehensive practice in adult cardiac surgery, encompassing a variety of procedures including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve surgery, as well as coronary bypass grafting and robotic surgery. Dr. George is specialized in minimally invasive mitral valve repair and is recognized as one of New York State's highest-volume heart surgeons, performing between 150-200 open heart surgeries annually with a remarkable surgical mortality rate of 1.5%. He has undergone extensive training in cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology, having completed fellowships in both fields. As a primary investigator, Dr. George is actively engaged in multiple national surgical and transcatheter trials that focus on conditions such as aortic stenosis and heart failure. His research interests integrate clinical and benchtop studies with translational applications, demonstrating his commitment to advancing cardiac surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes.
Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY
Professor and Surgical Director of the Structural Heart Disease program.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)