Heart Rate & Rhythm (Arrhythmia) Care

Conditions that cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow, or at an irregular pace can be extremely distressing and disruptive. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available, from medications to catheter-based procedures to surgeries.

Our surgeons offer a variety of options for those dealing with atrial fibrillation, one of the most common irregular heart rhythms.  From the traditional Maze surgery to the less invasive surgical and endoscopic atrial fibrillation ablation techniques developed right here at Columbia, our surgeons have performed thousands of procedures for atrial fibrillation with outstanding results.

Other Care Areas: Cardiovascular Disease  |  Valve Disease  |  Heart Failure  |  See All


Areas of Expertise:

Our Team

Michael Argenziano, MD | (212) 305-5888

Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader in the field. Dr. Argenziano's surgical expertise includes valve repair, coronary bypass, and treatment of cardiac tumors and arrhythmias, as well as minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Isaac George, MD | (212) 305-4134

Dr. George performs all types of open complex adult cardiac surgery, including valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, and coronary bypass grafting. He is a specialist in all forms of transcatheter valve therapies and is the Surgical Director of the Structural Heart & Valve Center.

Craig R. Smith, MD | (212) 305-8312

Dr. Smith is Chair of Surgery at Columbia and a renowned heart surgeon. Dr. Smith's surgical expertise includes aortic and mitral valve operations, aortic procedures, and coronary artery bypass. Dr. Smith's research into transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has shaped international standards in heart care.

Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD | (212) 305-6380

Dr. Takayama is Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery. For years, he has led the Aortic Center at Columbia, focusing on endovascular and minimally-invasive aortic treatments. He also specializes in minimally-invasive mitral repair, septal myectomy for hypertropic cardiomyopathy as well as complex high-risk surgical procedures.

Koji Takeda, MD, PhD | (212) 305-5156

Dr. Takeda is the director of the Cardiac Transplant program, one of the highest- volume programs in the country. He also has expertise in acute/chronic pulmonary embolism care as well as high-risk CABG and valve procedures requiring perioperative mechanical circulatory support.


Appointments

Get started with our team by calling (212) 305-2633 or use our online request form.

We are located at:

Cardiac Surgery, Room 7-435
Milstein Hospital Building, 7th Floor
177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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