Rick A. Esposito, MD, Honored for Excellence in Cardiac Care

    MANHASSET, NY, May 21, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rick A. Esposito, MD of North Shore University Hospital's Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in cardiac care.

Dr. Esposito has 36 years of professional experience, 13 of which have been spent with North Shore University Hospital in its Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Throughout his career, he has set himself apart through his skill with regard to cardiac surgical procedures, cardiopulmonary bypass, coronary artery bypass, heart valve prosthesis, minimally-invasive surgical procedures and mitral valve insufficiency. Each day, he serves as the vice chairman of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the hospital.

Dr. Esposito completed a fellowship and residency at NYU School of Medicine, and he received an MD from The University of Chicago in 1979. He was recently inducted into Worldwide Registry and also maintains affiliation with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, The American Board of Thoracic Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, the New York Society for Thoracic Surgery and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. In recognition of excellent patient care, he was honored as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area by Castle Connolly from 2011-2015 and as a Top 10 Doctor in the Metro Area by Vitals. In years to come, Dr. Esposito intends to experience continued growth and success for his department, as well as focus more on clinical research and medical publications.

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