Dr. Paul Stelzer, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
At a glance
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Mount Sinai FPA Cardiovascular Department
Affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital
Speaks English and Spanish
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Heart valve surgery
Heart valve surgery
Other popular visit reasons
Anterior Mediastinal Mass
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Insufficiency
Atrial Fibrillation
Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG
Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG
Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation
Thoracic Surgery
Anterior Mediastinal Mass
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Insufficiency
Atrial Fibrillation
More about Dr. Paul Stelzer, MD
Dr. Paul Stelzer's roots go back to Middle America having been born in Minnesota and raised in Nebraska. After graduation from college in Texas, he came to New York for medical school and residency training. He is known as a "people person" who enjoys spending time getting to know his patients and keeping in touch with them. Dr. and Mrs. Stelzer have two terrific, talented children, a wonderful son-in-law and three delightful grandchildren.
Dr. Stelzer's experience with the Ross Procedure in over 550 patients over 27 years is one of the longest and most extensive in the world. He also has a wealth of experience in other complex valve procedures and correction of ascending and arch aortic aneurysms.
His interest in valvular heart surgery began with aortic homograft surgery in 1985 and quickly expanded to the Ross Procedure with Ronald Elkins at the University of Oklahoma in 1986. Establishing the aortic root replacement modification as the standard for the Ross Procedure has been Dr. Stelzer's most significant contribution to the field. He has extensive experience with the more standard techniques of valve repair and replacement with tissue and mechanical devices as well as coronary artery surgery including multiple arterial grafting. Dr. Stelzer uses minimally invasive approaches to valve and coronary surgery when appropriate.
His experience with autografts and homografts led to an invitation to participate in 1992 as a principal investigator in the initial clinical trial of the Medtronic Freestyle(TM) Valve, one of three stentless porcine valves now approved by the FDA. His work with this valve has been presented at international meetings, and he has participated in numerous training programs for surgeons both in Europe and America.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Columbia University, Doctor of Medicine
Roosevelt Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Thoracic Surgery
Practice
Mount Sinai FPA Cardiovascular Department
Affiliation
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Best Doctors, New York Magazine in 2009
New award, Castle Connolly, Top Doctors New York Metro Area in 1999
Stelzer P, Itagaki S, Varghese R, Chikwe J. Operative mortality and morbidity after the Ross procedure: a 26- year learning curve. The Journal of heart valve disease 2013 Nov; 22(6).
Pawale A, Weiss A, Mittnacht A, Stelzer P. Balloon in the left ventricular outflow tract: a surgical technique for the calcified unclampable aorta with aortic insufficiency. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2014 Mar; 147(3).
Weiss AJ, Stelzer P, Chikwe J. Clamp times, teaching, and technical excellence. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2013 Sep; 146(3).
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1467436162
Paul Stelzer does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Which hospital is Dr. Paul Stelzer affiliated with?
Dr. Paul Stelzer is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Paul Stelzer work with?
Dr. Paul Stelzer works with Mount Sinai FPA Cardiovascular Department.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paul Stelzer?
Dr. Paul Stelzer frequently sees patients for Atrial Fibrillation, Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG, Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG, Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation, and Thoracic Surgery . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paul Stelzer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Paul Stelzer speak?
Dr. Paul Stelzer speaks English and Spanish.