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Iosif Gulkarov, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Flushing, NY

IosifGulkarovMDFACC, FACS

Thoracic Surgery Flushing, NY

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Overview of Dr. Gulkarov

Dr. Iosif Gulkarov is a cardiac surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine. He received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Russian. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery that includes coronary artery bypass grafting, all types of open valve surgery, transcatheter valve surgery (TAVR, TAVI, ViV, valve in valve minimally invasive valve surgery, endovascular and open aortic surgery, atrial fibrillation surgery (MAZE procedure, hybrid Convergent procedure, exclusion of left atrial appendage).

Education & Training

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital
    New York-Presbyterian Hospital2008 - 2010
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2009 - 2009
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2008
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellowship with ACCP American College of Chest physicians, 2012
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Jersey City Medical Center Poised for Cardiac Practice Growth
    Jersey City Medical Center Poised for Cardiac Practice GrowthFebruary 4th, 2021
  • Jersey City Medical Center Welcomes World-Class Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hudson County’s Only Open Heart Surgery Program
    Jersey City Medical Center Welcomes World-Class Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hudson County’s Only Open Heart Surgery ProgramJuly 31st, 2020
  • Jersey City Medical Center Welcomes World-Class Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hudson County’s Only Open Heart Surgery Program
    Jersey City Medical Center Welcomes World-Class Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Hudson County’s Only Open Heart Surgery ProgramJuly 30th, 2020
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Research History

  • Cardiovascular researchBasic science research focused on biology of intimal hyperplasia in vein grafts2003 - 2005

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Russian