Thoracic Surgery Section at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia

Cardiothoracic surgery brings together expert teams to manage complex chest conditions—from coronary artery disease and valve repairs to lung tumors and mediastinal masses. At the core of advanced care, hospitals anchor these services in departments housing specialized teams and up-to-date resources. The Thoracic Surgery Section at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia is part of this network, centrally positioned in northern Manhattan.

Services span minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic procedures, lung volume reduction surgery, complex re-operative cardiac surgery, and multidisciplinary thoracic oncology consultations that guide treatment pathways. The section operates on the 3rd floor of 161 Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights, linking patients with tertiary-level expertise within an urban academic medical center.

For a preliminary discussion or to arrange an appointment, call (855) 287-8743. Directions from anywhere in the city are streamlined—consult the map. It’s the same unit referenced whenever a physician taps into the Columbia network first.