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Leonard Girardi

Dr. Leonard N. Girardi , MD

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OVERVIEW

Dr. Leonard N. Girardi is a Professor and Chair of the Cardiothoracic Surgery department of at Weill Cornell Medicine as well as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is also an Associate Attending Surgeon at the Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Dr. Girardi completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University in 1985, obtaining a degree in biochemistry. He pursued his medical education at Weill Cornell Medical College and completed his residency in general surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, where he remained as a resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Girardi graduated from the program in 1996 under Dr. O. Wayne Isom. After completion of a fellowship in aortic surgery at Baylor, Dr. Girardi assumed his present position at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Girardi is committed to training the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons and teaches medical students and residents on all levels. He is a member of numerous surgical societies, including the American Association of Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgery, The DeBakey International Surgical Society and the American College of Surgeons. He has published extensively on multiple topics in cardiovascular and aneurysm surgery and has given many lectures at regional and national surgical meetings.Dr. Girardi has four sons, Nicholas, Henry, Edward, and Anthony.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Girardi's Rating
127 Ratings with 1 Review
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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525 East 68th Street M-404, New York, NY, 10065
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525 East 68th Street M-404
New York, NY, 10065
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"Dr Girardi has now operated on my heart twice. Almost 10 yrs ago - triple bypass and most recently double valve replacement and a third valve repaired. He is a genius, incredible surgeon, compassionate and down to earth doctor. He speaks to you in terms that make sense, answers your questions and gets you to see what is important without being condescending or dismissive. He saved my life twice, the second being an incredibly complex procedure and I now face a very promising outcome. I couldn’t ask for more. I thank you, my children thank you and my wife thanks you. I will be around for many more family milestones thanks to this amazing man and his staff.- which is incredibly run and attentive. Go no where else if you need a heart surgeon. "
  • May 9, 2023

LOCATIONS

525 East 68th Street M-404
New York, NY, 10065
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted

CONDITIONS TREATED

SPECIALTIES

  • General Surgeon
  • Thoracic Surgeon

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical College
Graduated 1989
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (7)

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  • AETNA
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
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