Mitral & Tricuspid Center at Columbia

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The Mitral & Tricuspid Center at Columbia is the most advanced center of its kind, combining the latest technologies, clinical trials, and world-class procedural expertise. Our powerful research center leverages the expertise of specialists from different cardiovascular disciplines to provide a unique and valuable perspective on improving the diagnosis and treatment of all types of tricuspid and mitral valve conditions. And our clinical care team is committed to turning these innovations into the new standard for management of these chronic conditions.

  • Columbia is an established leader in the treatment of mitral and tricuspid disease, having made invaluable contributions to the development of innovative therapies including the EVOQUE device for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) and TriClip device for transcatheter tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TEER).
  • Our center offers unprecedented access to the highest level of diagnostic and procedural skill, including experts in minimally invasive and robotic valve care.
  • As part of the Columbia Structural Heart and Valve Center, our outcomes consistently exceed those of any other program in the region.

To make an appointment with our expert mitral and tricuspid specialists, please call (212) 342-0444 or complete our online appointment application.

Who We Treat

We diagnose and treat patients with all types and severity of tricuspid and mitral valve conditions, from minor symptoms to serious and chronic disease. Our team of advanced cardiovascular imaging experts can effectively and accurately diagnose all types of valve disease and help determine the right treatment for you.

Care With Your Future in Mind

New treatment options for tricuspid and mitral valve disease are rapidly expanding, but the skill and long-term support of your care team has never been more important. Thanks to our unparalleled excellence in cardiac imaging, we can tailor our approach to ensure that our procedures are performed to deliver outstanding results, not just in the short term, but for years to come. And our comprehensive care team will partner with you for long-term followup and management.

Conditions We Treat

  • Mitral valve regurgitation
  • Mitral valve stenosis
  • Tricuspid valve regurgitation
  • Tricuspid valve stenosis

Treatments We Offer

  • Annuloplasty
  • Electrosurgery
  • Hybrid valve surgery
  • Robotic valve surgery
  • Second opinions
  • Transcatheter mitral valve replacement
    ○    Access to devices such as Intrepid and Cephea
  • Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
    ○    Access to devices such as Evoque and Trisol
  • Transcatheter valve repair
    ○    MitraClip
    ○    Pascal
    ○    Half-Moon

Program Highlights

Access to the Latest Technologies

Our team is actively involved in exploring the latest technologies for treating patients with mitral and/or tricuspid valve disease through ongoing clinical trials, expanding care options for our patients.

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Tricuspid Valve Disease

Columbia is among the first sites to offer the EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System. Our team has been instrumental in the development and testing of this advanced device, offering an important and effective new option for treating tricuspid Valve disease.

An Unmatched Group of Interventional Cardiologists and Surgeons

Mitral and tricuspid valve procedures are very complex, requiring a level of expertise and experience that is not easily achieved. Our interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons have the extensive skill and experience needed to provide the best outcomes.

Highly Skilled Imaging Experts

For the management of mitral and tricuspid procedures, imaging is extremely crucial. Accurate diagnosis and effective intra-procedural imaging for conditions like mitral and tricuspid valve disease can make a world of difference.

A Multidisciplinary Team Approach

Our collaborative approach includes meeting twice a week with interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, echocardiographers, and APPs to craft personalized treatment plans. Our interdisciplinary team approach also includes ongoing collaboration with heart failure and electrophysiology specialists to ensure outstanding comprehensive care delivery. 

Access to Care Where You Need It

In addition to our primary center at CUIMC/NYP, our virtual center offers visits at multiple locations throughout NYC and the surrounding area, including Rockland County, Westchester, CT, and NJ.

Our Team

  • Susheel Kodali, MD
    Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center
  • Isaac George, MD
    Co-Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center
  • Rebecca Hahn, MD
    Director of Interventional Echocardiography at the Structural Heart and Valve Center
  • Arnar Geirsson, MD
    Director of the Cardiovascular Institute and Surgical Heart Valve Program
  • Carolina Pinheiro Rezende, MS, PA-C, 
    Director of the Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Program

Our Locations

Columbia University Irving Medical Center
177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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ColumbiaDoctors Tarrytown
155 White Plains Road 
Tarrytown, NY 10591
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Make an Appointment

To learn more about the Mitral & Tricuspid Center at Columbia or to make an appointment, please call (212) 342-0444 or complete our online appointment application form. We accept a number of insurance plans, and our team can help confirm your coverage.