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Mark Connolly, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Paterson, NJ, CarePoint Health Bayonne Medical Center

MarkWilliamConnollyMDFACS, FACC

Thoracic Surgery Paterson, NJ

Cardiovascular Surgery

Chairman Department of Surgery St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Thoracic Surgery, 1988 - 1991
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991
  • New York University Medical Center
    New York University Medical CenterSurgery, 1986 - 1988
  • New York University Medical Center
    New York University Medical CenterSurgery, 1986 - 1988
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1988
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityFellowship, Surgical Research, 1984 - 1986
  • New York University Medical Center Bellevue Hospital
    New York University Medical Center Bellevue HospitalSurgery, 1982 - 1983
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1982
  • University of California
    University of CaliforniaB.S, Psychology, 1973 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1989 - 1995
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic SurgeryCardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • NJ.com Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Efficacy of right ventricular unloading during right coronary artery occlusion in an experimental model.  
    Connolly MW, Lim KH, Rose DM, Grossi EA, Tan IP, Baumann FG, Jacobowitz IJ, Cunningham JN Jr, Surgery
  • Prevention of reperfusion injury of the ischemic spinal cord - use of recombinant superoxide dismutase.  
    Lim KH, Connolly MW, Rose DM, Seigman F, Jacobowitz IJ, Acinapura AJ, Cunningham JN Jr, Ann Thorac Surg
  • The time-response relationship of recombinant superoxide dismutase in the ischemic spinal cord syndrome.  
    Lim KH, Connolly MW, Rose DM, Jacobowitz IJ, Cunningham JN Jr, Surgical Forum XXXVII
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Surgical Revascularization is Under-Utilized in Patients with Single and Multivessel Disease.
    Connolly MW, American College of Cardiology CC Spotlight Series: ACCIS 2001, Physical Education, Boston
  • Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting: Results of First 300 Patients.
    Connolly MW, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 38th Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Elimination of Sternotomy and Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) Reduce Mortality and Morbidity in Reoperative Coronary Bypass Grafting (CABG).
    Connolly MW, 5th Annual Scientific Meeting of The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, New York, NY
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Lectures

  • A Sternotomy-sparing Multi-incision MIDCAB Approach to Redo CABG Patients Improves Hospital Mortality & Length of Stay. 
    New York Society for Thoracic Surgery, New York, New York
  • Minimally-Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Medical and Nursing Perspectives. 
    The New York State Nurses Association. Sponsored by American Heart Association, New York, NY
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: Update in New Frontiers. 
    Minimally Invasive Surgery Grand Rounds, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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Other

  • International Live Operating Room OPCAB Demonstrations. 
    Connolly MW
    China, Malaysia, Korea
  • Off-Pump Myocardial Revascularization and Endoscopic Vein Harvesting: Current Outcomes. 
    Connolly MW
    http://www.medscape.com
  • Endoscopic Radial Artery and Vein Harvesting. 
    Connolly MW, Live Telesurgery from St
    Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey
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Press Mentions

  • St. Joseph’s Health Welcomes Renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon
    St. Joseph’s Health Welcomes Renowned Cardiothoracic SurgeonDecember 1st, 2022
  • Health Care Providers Lean on AI, Other Advances to Deliver Cures
    Health Care Providers Lean on AI, Other Advances to Deliver CuresNovember 14th, 2022
  • New Jersey Lawmaker Recovering from Heart Surgery Ahead of Primary
    New Jersey Lawmaker Recovering from Heart Surgery Ahead of PrimaryJuly 6th, 2020

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