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Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD
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Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. Geirsson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND LAEKNADEILD in 1997 and completed a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Geirsson currently practices at CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Geirsson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Geirsson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Geirsson also speaks Icelandic. Dr. Geirsson is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
    177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
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  2. 2 ColumbiaDoctors - 15 North Broadway
    15 N Broadway Ste C, White Plains, NY 10601
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  3. 3 ColumbiaDoctors - 300 Frank Burr Blvd
    300 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 130, Teaneck, NJ 07666
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Experience and Background Check

Mitral Valve Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Repair
Atrial Septal Defect
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Maze Procedure
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Gastric Ulcer
Graft vs Host Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Gastrotomy
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valve Replacement
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Wedge Resection Colon

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Jul 10, 2024
He operated on me at Yale New Haven for valve replacements and maize treatment about 5 years ago and I am still alive and playing tennis. Amazing.
Nancy Werner Parsons — Jul 10, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND LAEKNADEILD in 1997. He specializes in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Icelandic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND LAEKNADEILD
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Geirsson's profile.

Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Geirsson has over 27 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

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