Dr. Paul Saunders, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
At a glance
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Maimonides Cardiothoracic Surgery
Affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center
Speaks English
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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
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis Repair
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG
Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG
Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis Repair
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
More about Dr. Paul Saunders, MD
Dr. Paul C. Saunders is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and Co-Director of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Program at the Maimonides Heart Vascular Center in Brooklyn, NY. He completed his general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery training at NYU Medical Center and practiced cardiac and thoracic surgery at Westchester Medical Center for five years, prior to joining Maimonides. In addition to LVADs and surgery for heart failure, Dr. Saunders performs all other types of cardiac surgery, particularly minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repairs and valve replacements. He is particularly interested in heart failure surgery, implantable ventricular assist devices, and novel therapies for cardiogenic shock, such as extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Dr. Saunders has published extensively in the medical literature on topics relating to cardiac surgery, and has given numerous lectures both locally and nationally.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
New York University Medical Center (Fellowship)
New York University Medical Center (Residency)
Practice
Maimonides Cardiothoracic Surgery
Affiliation
Maimonides Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
America's 50 Best in Surgical Care - Healthgrades (2023)
Best Regional Hospitals - U.S. News - New York Metro (2023 - 2024)
Castle Connolly Top Doctors (2023)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1114955317
Paul Saunders does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Which hospital is Dr. Paul Saunders affiliated with?
Dr. Paul Saunders is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Paul Saunders work with?
Dr. Paul Saunders works with Maimonides Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Saunders have?
Dr. Paul Saunders is certified by American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paul Saunders?
Dr. Paul Saunders frequently sees patients for Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG, Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG, and Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paul Saunders on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Paul Saunders speak?
Dr. Paul Saunders speaks English.