Valve Replacement Surgery Queens, New York at C.U.M.C. Department of Surgery Division of Cardiology

The decision to undergo valve replacement surgery is not an easy one for you or your loved ones. Therefore, it is essential to find a highly qualified surgeon that you can trust. At the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD offers his patients the chance to improve their health and quality of life through effective surgical procedures. His expertise allows for his practice to not only offer successful valve replacement surgery, but also a rare valve sparing aortic root replacement as an option for his patients. This valve sparing procedure is designed to be both safer and more comfortable for patients in the long-term. If you're searching the Queens, NY area for an experienced and visionary aortic surgeon, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.

As with most serious surgical procedures, complications from conventional aortic surgery, either through replacement of the aorta or transplant, are possible. However, Dr. Stewart offers a surgical procedure, which has been shown to avoid the typical results of valve or aortic replacement surgery, including: requiring repeat surgery every ten or taking anticoagulants over a long period of time. This valve sparing aortic root replacement performed by Dr. Stewart is considered by many surgeons to be a complex and difficult procedure, however, thankfully since 2005 Dr. Stewart and the Columbia University Medical Center have preformed over 60 of these procedures with no mortalities and no serious complications.

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

Valve sparing aortic root replacement isn't for everyone. Dr. Stewart offers consultations to ensure that his patients receive appropriate and quality treatment. If sparing aortic root replacement is not an option, Dr. Stewart offers a Dacron replacement graft that spares the patient further surgery for at least 10 years. 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%.

You can be assured that Dr. Allan Stewart will give you the support you need to help you and your loved ones as you go through the decision making process. His valve sparing aortic root replacement, and other similar procedures, like valve replacement surgery, are offered to all families in the Queens, NY area. At the Aortic Surgery Program they are with you every step of the way, and provide life-time follow up care. Contact Dr. Stewart today for more information.

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