About Me
As a cardiothoracic surgeon at NYU Langone Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates, I am dedicated to providing compassionate patient care. I specialize in adult cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), aortic and mitral valve surgery, complex re-operative cardiac operations, aortic aneurysm surgery, and surgery for infective endocarditis.
Additionally, I am experienced in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and heart failure surgery, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), heart transplant, and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). With more than two decades of experience, my extensive training and expertise ensure that my patients receive the highest standard of care.
My passion for heart surgery began in high school after watching a television program about a heart transplant operation. This experience ignited a lifelong commitment to the field of cardiothoracic surgery, driving me to pursue a career in which I can make a significant impact on patients' lives.
I completed my medical school, general surgery residency, and cardiothoracic surgery residency at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, followed by advanced fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic.
Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in clinical research and education, contributing to numerous clinical trials and publishing extensively in leading scientific journals. I have also authored several book chapters and presented at international and national conferences on various cardiothoracic surgical topics. One of my key areas of expertise is the surgical treatment of infective endocarditis, and I was a core writing committee member for the 2016 American Association for Thoracic Surgery Clinical Guidelines for Surgical Treatment of Infective Endocarditis.
At NYU Langone, I work with a dedicated expert team who prioritize patient care and empathy. Seeing my patients recover and knowing I have made a difference in their lives is incredibly rewarding and motivates me every day.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cardiothoracic Surg., 2009
- MD from AIIMS, 1998
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Amidacare
- Amidacare
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
- Empire BCBS Top Tier
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Centerlight
- Centerlight
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Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
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ElderPlan
- ElderPlan
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield MediBlue
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Fidelis
- Fidelis Child Health
- Fidelis Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
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Hotel Trades
- Hotel Trades
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
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Longevity Health Plan
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicaid
- NJ Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MetroPlus
- MetroPlus Child Health
- MetroPlus Exchange Plans
- MetroPlus Medicaid
- MetroPlus Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oscar
- Oscar
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Oxford
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- Oxford Medicare
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Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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Senior Whole Health
- Senior Whole Health
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Tricare
- Tricare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier
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VNS
- Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare
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Village Caremax
- Village Caremax
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WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
Syed T. Hussain, MD does not accept insurance.
Publications
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Hussain, Syed T
Annals of thoracic surgery. 2026 Apr ; 121(4):901-902
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Kumar, Akshay; Alam, Amit; Dorsey, Michael; James, Les; Hussain, Syed; Kadosh, Bernard; Goldberg, Randal; Reyentovich, Alex; Moazami, Nader; Smith, Deane
Annals of thoracic surgery short reports. 2025 Mar ; 3(1):229-234
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Frontera, Jennifer A; Lewis, Ariane; James, Les; Melmed, Kara; Parent, Brendan; Raz, Eytan; Hussain, Syed T; Smith, Deane E; Moazami, Nader
Journal of heart & lung transplantation. 2023 Sep ; 42(9):1161-1165