The Mount Sinai Heart coronary artery disease team consists of specialists of international renown. Our interventional cardiologists excel at and have pioneered nearly every cutting-edge technique used in the diagnosis of diseased arteries, heart valves, and heart muscle.Our cardiothoracic surgeons, have pioneered techniques used in hospitals the world over, leading to better results, fewer complications, less pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery for patients.

Members of our coronary artery disease team include:

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, is the founder and Director of Mount Sinai Heart. Dr. Fuster is the only cardiologist to receive top honors from the world's four major cardiovascular organizations: The Inter-American Society of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and European Society of Cardiology.

Samin K. Sharma, MD, Professor of Cardiology, was named Mount Sinai Physician of the Year in 2007. He has long been a leader in the field of diagnostic catheterization and interventional cardiology.

David H. Adams, MD, is Professor and Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Program Director of the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center. He and Alain Carpentier, MD, PhD, , the ”father of mitral valve repair,” invented the gold standard in valve repair support devices, the Carpentier-Edwards Physio II annuloplasty ring. Dr. Adams has been named to New York magazine's "Best Doctors" list every year since arriving at Mount Sinai in 2002.

David L. Reich, MD, the Horace W. Goldsmith Professor and Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, is a pioneer in the use of electronic medical records to study patient safety. He was among the first to use electronic records to demonstrate that problems during anesthesia were associated with problems during post-operative recovery.

The Mount Sinai Heart coronary artery disease team includes 10 cardiac anesthesiologists who specialize in providing anesthesia during coronary artery bypass and catheterization procedures.

A Collaborative Collective of Healthcare Professionals

Mount Sinai's patient-centered coronary artery disease team includes highly trained specialty nurses, nurse practitioners, radiology technologists, and lab technicians who are involved in every aspect of care.

"Our physician leaders work as partners with all members of the team," says Beth Oliver, MSN, BSN, Senior Director of Nursing for Mount Sinai Heart. "We’re a community of specialists in many areas."

Mount Sinai's catheterization lab nurses, nurse practitioners, and technicians have advanced education and specialty training in all facets of CAD diagnosis, management, and care coordination. Our nurses provide emotional support and aftercare to patients and their loved ones, easing the transition from hospital to home. Our support team is available for follow-up 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

"Every one of our staff understands that we offer VIP treatment to everyone who comes here," says Dr. David Adams, Professor of Cardiology and Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery "We have a wall of letters we have received from grateful patients and family members, and I cannot think of one letter that did not mention three or four people."

From Groundbreaking Research to Clinical Practice

As part of an academic medical institution, Mount Sinai Heart doctors are dedicated to educating and training the next generation of physicians and scientists. Our doctors also direct research and clinical trials of new drugs and devices.

Members of the coronary artery disease team are part of Mount Sinai Medical Center's Faculty Practice Associates, a multidisciplinary group of more than 800 physicians who provide an extensive network of primary care, ambulatory specialty care, psychiatric care, and rehabilitation services both at Mount Sinai and in the community. An additional 1,400 private physicians enjoy a close relationship with the hospital, sending patients to Mount Sinai for further testing, procedures, and surgeries.