Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bacha, Thoracic Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Emile Bacha is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with a subspecialization in pediatric cardiac surgery. From 2000-2004, he was the Surgical Director of the Congenital Heart Center at the University of Chicago. From 2004-2009, he was Senior Associate in Cardiac Surgery at the Children's Hospital Boston and Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, as well as Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program Director, and Director of the Pediatric Heart Valve Center. Since January 2010, Dr. Bacha has been Director of the Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery program at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Weill Cornell Medical School. In July 2011, he was appointed Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bacha?
Dr. Emile Bacha, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bacha empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Neonatal & Infant Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Bacha is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bacha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hospital Marie-Lannelongue, France
Residency: Emory University School Of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical School: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munchen, Fachbereich Medizin,Munchen, Germany | Ludwig-Maximilians University
Is Dr. Bacha board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Emile Bacha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2009, American Board of Surgery since 2000
What languages does Dr. Bacha speak?
Dr. Bacha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bacha treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Bacha diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bacha. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Narrowing of Pulmonary Artery
- Abnormal Coronary Arteries
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Double Aortic Arch
- Other Tricuspid Valve Birth Defects
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Underdeveloped Aorta
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect
- Transitional Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Coronary Artery Malformation
- Congenital Coronary Artery Anomaly
- Birth Defect of Heart Arteries
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- ASD Secundum Type
- Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
- Most Common ASD
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- Vascular Ring
- Two Aortic Arches
- Aortic Arch Anomaly
- Congenital Tricuspid Valve Anomalies
- Tricuspid Valve Malformation at Birth
- Heart Valve Birth Defect
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- DORV
- Complete AVSD
- Full Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Large Hole in Heart
- Small Aorta
- Hypoplastic Aorta
- Narrow Aorta
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- Sinus Venosus ASD
- Hole in Heart (Sinus Venosus Type)
- Upper Heart Chamber Defect
- Partial AVSD
- Intermediate AVSD
- Endocardial Cushion Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q256: Stenosis of pulmonary artery
- Q245: Malformation of coronary vessels
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q2545: Double aortic arch
- Q228: Other congenital malformations of tricuspid valve
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q2123: Complete atrioventricular septal defect
- Q2542: Hypoplasia of aorta
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q2116: Sinus venosus atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q2122: Transitional atrioventricular septal defect
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I371: Nonrheumatic pulmonary valve insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Fetal Cardiac Anomalies
- Fetal Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease in Fetus
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35BXX1: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, fetus 1
What procedures does Dr. Bacha perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Bacha performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bacha. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
- Atrial Septum Repair (Open Heart)
- Closing Heart Shunt
- Repair of Narrowed Lung Veins
- Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Repair
- Hole in Heart Repair
- Heart Outflow Tract Augmentation
- Anomalous Pulmonary Vein Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Repair for Ebstein Anomaly
- ASD Repair
- Secundum ASD Closure
- Open Heart Surgery for ASD
- Heart Defect Patch Repair
- Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
- Heart Valve Reoperation
- Second Heart Surgery
- VSD Repair
- Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
- Atrial Septostomy
- Open Heart Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Heart Wall Opening Surgery
- Systemic-to-Pulmonary Shunt Ligation
- Heart Shunt Takedown
- Congenital Heart Shunt Closure
- Pulmonary vein stenosis repair
- Lung vein narrowing surgery
- Heart-lung vein repair
- TAPVR Repair
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Repair
- Heart Vein Defect Surgery
- Heart Chamber Defect Surgery
- Cardiac outflow repair
- Ventricular outflow tract surgery
- Heart valve surgery
- Congenital heart defect repair
- Scimitar Syndrome Repair
- Pulmonary Venous Return Correction
- Congenital Heart Defect Repair
- Ebstein Anomaly Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Repositioning
- Heart Valve Plication
CPT Codes:
- 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
- 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33681: Closure of single ventricular septal defect, with or without patch;
- 33736: Atrial septectomy or septostomy; open heart with cardiopulmonary bypass
- 33924: Ligation and takedown of a systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt, performed in conjunction with a congenital heart procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33726: Repair of pulmonary venous stenosis
- 33730: Complete repair of anomalous pulmonary venous return (supracardiac, intracardiac, or infracardiac types)
- 33675: Closure of multiple ventricular septal defects;
- 33478: Outflow tract augmentation (gusset), with or without commissurotomy or infundibular resection
- 33724: Repair of isolated partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (eg, Scimitar Syndrome)
- 33468: Tricuspid valve repositioning and plication for Ebstein anomaly
Also known as:
- Repair of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) by Ligation
- Repair of Atrioventricular Canal Defect
- Tetralogy of Fallot Heart Defect Repair
- Surgery to Correct Major Heart Artery Misplacement (Jatene Type)
- Sinus Venosus Defect Repair
- Repair of Heart Canal Defect
- Repair of Hole in Heart with Pulmonary Valve Surgery
- PDA Ligation
- Close PDA
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus Surgery
- AV Canal Repair
- Endocardial Cushion Defect Repair
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- TOF Repair
- Congenital Heart Surgery for TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome Repair
- Heart Defect Correction Surgery
- Transposition of great arteries repair
- TGA repair
- Jatene procedure
- Aortic pulmonary artery reconstruction
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage Repair
- Heart Defect Closure
- Atrioventricular Canal Repair
- AV Canal Defect Repair
- Heart Valve Repair for Congenital Defect
- Ventricular Septal Defect Closure with Valvotomy
- VSD Repair with Pulmonary Valvotomy
- Hole in Heart Surgery
- Congenital Heart Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33820: Repair Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus; By Ligation
- 33670: Repair of complete atrioventricular canal, with or without prosthetic valve
- 33692: Complete repair tetralogy of Fallot without pulmonary atresia;
- 33778: Repair Of Transposition Of The Great Arteries, Aortic Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction (Eg, Jatene Type);
- 33645: Direct or patch closure, sinus venosus, with or without anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
- 33665: Repair of intermediate or transitional atrioventricular canal, with or without atrioventricular valve repair
- 33684: Closure Of Single Ventricular Septal Defect, With Or Without Patch; With Pulmonary Valvotomy Or Infundibular Resection (Acyanotic)
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction
- Patch Angioplasty Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Artery Graft Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33917: Repair of pulmonary artery stenosis by reconstruction with patch or graft
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Heart Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Repair with Heart-Lung Machine
- Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring
- Tricuspid Valvuloplasty
- Heart Valve Reshaping
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Open Mitral Valve Repair
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Mitral Valve Reconstruction
- Tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring
- Tricuspid valve annuloplasty
- Heart valve repair surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33463: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; without ring insertion
- 33425: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass;
- 33464: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; with ring insertion
Also known as:
- Aortic Valve Tissue Removal
- Ross Procedure (Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Open Heart Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Aorta Widening Surgery
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Subvalvular aortic stenosis repair
- Aortic valve obstruction surgery
- Heart valve tissue resection
- Aortic valve replacement with own pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary autograft aortic valve replacement
- Ross operation
- Heart valve surgery
- Pulmonary Valvotomy
- Open Heart Valve Surgery
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis Repair
- Heart Bypass for Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortoplasty Procedure
- Tricuspid valve surgery
- Heart valve replacement
- Open heart tricuspid valve replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33415: Resection or incision of subvalvular tissue for discrete subvalvular aortic stenosis
- 33413: Replacement, aortic valve; by translocation of autologous pulmonary valve with allograft replacement of pulmonary valve (Ross procedure)
- 33474: Valvotomy, pulmonary valve, open heart, with cardiopulmonary bypass
- 33417: Aortoplasty (gusset) for supravalvular stenosis
- 33465: Replacement, tricuspid valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Heart Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
- Pulmonary valve surgery
- Heart valve replacement
- Pulmonic valve replacement
- Open heart pulmonary valve
- Open Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
- Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33475: Replacement, pulmonary valve
- 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Aortic Arch Repair with Heart-Lung Machine
- Hypoplastic Aortic Arch Repair
- Interrupted Aortic Arch Surgery
- Aortic Arch Reconstruction with Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33853: Repair Of Hypoplastic Or Interrupted Aortic Arch Using Autogenous Or Prosthetic Material; With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Also known as:
- Repair of Abnormal Coronary Artery
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Repair
- Aortic Origin Anomaly Correction
- Coronary Artery Translocation
- Heart Artery Defect Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33507: Repair of anomalous (eg, intramural) aortic origin of coronary artery by unroofing or translocation
Also known as:
- Bidirectional Glenn Procedure
- Modified Fontan Procedure
- Glenn Shunt
- Superior Vena Cava to Pulmonary Artery Shunt
- Single Ventricle Repair Stage 2
- Single Ventricle Repair
- Fontan Surgery
- Complex Heart Defect Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33767: Shunt; Superior Vena Cava To Pulmonary Artery For Flow To Both Lungs (Bidirectional Glenn Procedure)
- 33617: Repair of complex cardiac anomalies (eg, single ventricle) by modified Fontan procedure
Also known as:
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Repair in Children
- PDA Ligation
- Ductus Arteriosus Division
- Congenital Heart Defect Repair Child
CPT Codes:
- 33822: Repair Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus; By Division, Younger Than 18 Years
Also known as:
- Repair of Holes in the Heart
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
- ASD/VSD Repair
- Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33647: Repair of atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect, with direct or patch closure
Also known as:
- Complex Heart Anomaly Repair with Conduit
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
- Pulmonary Artery Conduit Placement
- Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33608: Repair of complex cardiac anomaly other than pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect by construction or replacement of conduit from right or left ventricle to pulmonary artery
Also known as:
- Vascular Ring Repair
- Division of Vascular Ring
- Aberrant Vessel Surgery
- Aortic Arch Anomaly Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33802: Division of aberrant vessel (vascular ring);
Also known as:
- Aorta or Major Blood Vessel Repair with Heart-Lung Machine
- Aortic Suture Repair with Bypass
- Great Vessel Repair with Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Open Aortic Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33322: Suture repair of aorta or great vessels; with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Placement of Heart Electrodes (Open Surgery)
- Epicardial Electrode Insertion
- Open Heart Electrode Placement
- Pacing Lead Placement (Epicardial)
CPT Codes:
- 33202: Insertion of epicardial electrode(s); open incision (eg, thoracotomy, median sternotomy, subxiphoid approach)
Also known as:
- Starting ECMO Life Support (Veno-Arterial)
- ECMO initiation
- Veno-arterial ECLS
- Heart-lung bypass setup
- Extracorporeal life support
CPT Codes:
- 33947: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-arterial
Does Dr. Bacha accept my insurance?
Dr. Bacha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bacha accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Bacha in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
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Chevron
Cigna
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
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Where is Dr. Bacha's office located?
NewYork-Presbyterian
3959 Broadway
Suite 274
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Member
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Member
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Member
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
What is Dr. Bacha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bacha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396856159.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bacha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bacha
What is Dr. Emile Bacha's specialty?
Dr. Bacha is a Thoracic Surgeon near New York, NY. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Bacha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Emile Bacha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bacha is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Emile Bacha accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Emile Bacha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emile Bacha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bacha's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emile Bacha?
Please contact Dr. Bacha's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Emile Bacha have?
Dr. Emile Bacha is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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