Newell B. Robinson, MD

Newell Robinson, M.D., is Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at St. Francis Hospital. He is one of the country`s leading experts in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including heart valve repair, and has been a top researcher on a number of clinical trials at the Hospital. Dr. Robinson has been consistently recognized for his contributions to cardiothoracic surgery, including being listed as one of the ``Best Doctors`` in New York Magazine, as well as one of America`s Top Surgeons and NY Metro Top Doctors. He is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery and is a member of several professional societies and associations, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association. Dr. Robinson was also a co-principal investigator for the CoreValve trial, a major nationwide study that continues to revolutionize the treatment of aortic stenosis.