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#1 in the United States for cardiac surgery
NYU Langone was named the #1 provider in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery by U.S. News & World Report 2025-26; this commendation recognizes NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, along with NYU Langone's Heart Centers in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Dr. Imam is the Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. In addition to being named #1 in the nation, Dr. Imam and his teams have consistently achieved a 3-Star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, with outcomes among best in the country
The New Heart Valve Center
Dr. Mohammed "Mo" Imam is the Executive Director of The Heart Institute on Staten Island.
Dr. Mohammed "Mo" Imam is the Executive Director of The Heart Institute on Staten Island.
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Experience
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NYU Langone Health - Long Island SOM, Chairman, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022 - Present
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Staten Island University Hospital, Chairman, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2016 - 2022
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Staten Island University Hospital, Executive Director, The Heart Institute, 2016 - 2022
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Central Baptist Heart and Vascular Institute, Heart Valve Center Director, 2012 - 2016
Central Baptist Heart and Vascular Institute, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Director, 2009 - 2016
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Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates, Director, August 2004 - June 2006
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James H. Quillen Regional Heart Center, Staff Surgeon, August 1999 - June 2004
Leading Outcomes in Mitral Valve Repair
With unparalleled experience and a success rate among the best in the country, Dr. Imam is a leading surgeon in complex mitral valve repair procedures.
Along with his world-class team at NYU Langone Health, patients with mitral valve maladies can find assurance in the fact that they will receive the best care available.
Dr. Mohammed "Mo" Imam is the Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU Long Island School of Medicine at NYU Langone - Long Island Hospital.
Dr. Mohammed "Mo" Imam is the Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU Long Island School of Medicine at NYU Langone - Long Island Hospital.
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Areas of expertise
Complex Mitral Valve Repair (Over 99% success rate)
TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
Aortic Valve Replacement
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Complex Aneurysm Surgery
Multi-arterial Coronary Bypass Grafting
Complex High-Risk Cardiac Surgery
"Our highest emphasis is on patient outcomes. We strive to be on the cutting edge of technology and have the best treatment options available, but above all, we do what is best for the patient"
Mohammed "Mo" Imam MD, FACS, FACC
NYU Langone - Long Island
259 1st St
Mineola, New York 11501
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New York Heart Surgery
Long Island Heart Surgery
New York Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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