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Welcome to the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center .
SUNY Downstate Medical Center provided seminal contributions to the early development of cardiac surgery. The first case of cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass in New York State, and the second case in the world was performed by Dr. Clarence Dennis in 1955 in this center.
Our Mission Statement:
To develop a Center of Excellence for cardiovascular and thoracic diseases at Downstate, where patients can come 24 hours a day for comprehensive cardiac and thoracic care. This mission will be accomplished through the pursuit of excellence in clinical services, education/training, and research.
About Us
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers diverse cardiothoracic surgical services
in addition to the traditional Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. These include:
 Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
Endovascular Stent-graft for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Remodeling Surgery and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program
"Limited Access" Valve Surgery (Thoracoscopic and Robotic)
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
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