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Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD
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Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD
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Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY.
Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD
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Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY.
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About

Dr. Girardi graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1989 and completed a residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY and has 37 years experience. Dr. Girardi currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Girardi has experience treating conditions like Aortic Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Disease, Congenital Heart Defects, Hypertensive Heart with Failure, Atrial Septal Defect, Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders, Pulmonary Insufficiency, Septal Defect, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Heart Valve Disorders, Systolic Heart Failure and Ventricular Fibrillation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Girardi's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Girardi also speaks Spanish. Dr. Girardi is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St # M-404, New York, NY 10065

Experience and Background Check

Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Aneurysm
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Aneurysm
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Thoracentesis
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Heart Defect Repair
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Septal Defect
Pleural Effusion
Tracheal Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Valve Disorders
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Pericardial Disease
Mitral Valve Repair
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Subacute Endocarditis
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Mitral Valve Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Atrial Fibrillation
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Pneumonitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Carotid Artery Disease
Port Placements or Replacements
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aneurysm of Sinus of Valsalva
Aortic Arch Thoracic Aneurysm
Aortic Dilation
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriovenous Occlusion
Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Empyema
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Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Heart Valve Diseases
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Septal Defect
Aortic Angioplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagostomy
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Parathyroidectomy
Resection Cardiac Tumor with Robotic Assist
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tricuspid Valve Graft

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Dec 07, 2025
Dr.Girardi answered all my questions without me having to ask them. As a physician myself I was impressed with his direct honest approach to what my surgery would be like .I am looking forward to a wonderful experience.
— Dec 07, 2025
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Community Plan
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  • HealthFirst
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1989. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
    1990
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor Affiliated Hospitals
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Girardi's profile.

Dr. Girardi frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Disease, Congenital Heart Defects, Hypertensive Heart with Failure, Atrial Septal Defect, Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders, Pulmonary Insufficiency, Septal Defect, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Heart Valve Disorders, Systolic Heart Failure and Ventricular Fibrillation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

Yes, Dr. Leonard Girardi, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Girardi has over 37 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

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