Cornell University's academic and research excellence extends to its medical college, Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, where the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is a leading center. This department, in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, specializes in advanced surgical care for complex conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and esophagus. It serves as a major referral hub, dedicated to providing expert, personalized patient care using the latest techniques. The program is deeply involved in research to advance the field and offers comprehensive training programs for future surgeons, emphasizing a collaborative, team-based approach to treatment and innovation.
View Cardiothoracic SurgeryCornell University is a private Ivy League land-grant research university based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell is a co-educational, non-sectarian institution that has not restricted admission by religion or race since its founding. The student body for the fall 2022 semester consisted of more than 15,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students from all 50 American states and 130 countries.