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Dr. Derek Brinster, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Derek Brinster, MD
4.3 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Derek Brinster, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. Derek Brinster, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 54
New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derek Brinster, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Brinster graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and completed a residency at Brigham and Womens Hospital Harvard Medical School. Dr. Derek Brinster, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in New York, NY. Dr. Brinster currently practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill, 4th floor and are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Brinster has experience treating conditions like Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brinster received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Brinster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Brinster is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Thoracentesis
Aortic Ectasia
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Pleural Effusion
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Surgery
Maze Procedure
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Gallstones
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Gastrotomy
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Arrhythmias
Ascites
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Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bladder Diverticulum
Cancer
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Cardiomegaly
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coarctation of the Aorta
Colorectal Cancer
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Bladder Surgery
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Shunting Procedures
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill, 4th floor
    130 E 77th St Fl 4, New York, NY 10075
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brinster
4.3
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Jun 04, 2024
Excellent Dr. Performed open heart surgery to replace aortic valve. That was 5 years ago. Dr Brinster has an excellent team and excellent follow up. Explained everything carefully. Excellent care.
D. Fowler — Jun 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital Harvard Medical School
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Brinster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brinster's profile.

Dr. Brinster frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Brinster, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Derek Brinster, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY