Dr. Paul Saunders, MD, Brooklyn, NY | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

About Dr. Paul Saunders

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.

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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

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

Office location

Maimonides Cardiothoracic Surgery

4813 9th Ave, FL 7, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Education and background

Practice names

Maimonides Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hospital affiliations

Maimonides Medical Center

Board certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
New York University Medical Center (Fellowship)
New York University Medical Center (Residency)

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)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1114955317

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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.

Where is Dr. Paul Saunders's office located?

Dr. Paul Saunders's office is located at 4813 9th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

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.