NcheZamaMDPhD
Thoracic Surgery • Bartonsville, PAAortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Medical Director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
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Office
Box 609
Bartonsville, PA 18321Phone+1 215-837-1032
Summary
- Dr. Nche Zama is a thoracic surgeon in Elmira, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Jefferson Health Northeast and Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He specializes in aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, endovascular surgery, thoraco-abdominal aneurysm repair, and minimally invasive coronary surgery.
Education & Training
Harvard UniversityMS, Management, 2010 - 2012
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991 - 1993
Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2021
OH State Medical License 1986 - 2001- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top 25 Heart Surgeons Consumer Report, 2011
- Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Pocono Medical Center, 2009-2010
- Physician of the Year Pocono Medical Center, 2008
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 13 citationsLipomatous interatrial septal hypertrophy: an unusual cause of intracardiac mass.Khaja Moinuddeen, Silviu Marica, Robert L. Clausi, Nche Zama
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 2002-09-01 - 22 citationsDiaphragmatic Eventration: An Uncommon Presentation of a Phrenic Nerve SchwannomaKhaja Moinuddeen, Jeffrey W. Baltzer, Nche Zama
Chest. 2001-05-01 - 37 citationsEfficacy of pelvic packing in maintaining hemostasis after rectal excision for cancer.Nche Zama, Victor W. Fazio, David G. Jagelman, Ian C. Lavery, Frank L. Weakley
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 1988-12-01
Journal Articles
- Effect of Isoproterenol on rat heart,liver,kidney, and muscleZama N, Towns RLR, Biological Trace Element Research, 9/1986
- Cardiac copper, magnesium and zinc in recent and old myocardial infarctionZama, Biological Trace Element Research, 9/1986
Press Mentions
PA Heart Surgeon Launches Bid for GovernorMay 25th, 2021- Pocono Surgeon Announces Run for GovernorMay 21st, 2021
- Renowned Surgeon from the Poconos Throws Hat into Ring for GovernorMay 21st, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- French
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