About Dr. David Adams,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. David Adams and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Duke University in 1983. To date, I have performed approximately 6,000 cardiac surgeries, of which 4,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Read more...

78 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Adams

Patient Review of Dr. David Adams

"I had my mitral and tricuspid valves repaired and a partial cryo-maze procedure done for atrial fibrillation. Dr. David Adams did a great job!"

-- Mark Linnus, heart valve surgery patient

"How blessed I was to know going into surgery that Dr. Adams could handle any surprises that he might encounter during a complex mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair with a MAZE procedure.

While previous surgeons told me that "no one would repair my MV", Dr. Adams confidently assured me that he was "100% sure" he would repair my valves and repair/reconstruct other contributing factors.

Dr. Adams is a gifted surgeon who only settles for excellence. I was completely at ease in his care. At 4-weeks post surgery I am gaining strength every day and look forward to a healthy and fulfilling future!"

-- Marian Janes, Mitral Valve, Tricuspid Valve, Valve Repair, Mini Sternotomy, Maze Procedure, 03/07/2024

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Complex Reoperative Valve Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Surgery

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair
  • Differentiation of Valve Disease
  • Novel Valve Repair Rings

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. David Adams, heart surgeon, graduated from Duke University in 1983.

He then completed an internship and residency in general and cardiothoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital and at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Adams then completed a fellowship in London under Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub. Next, Dr. Adams returned to the U.S. with a two-year research fellowship under Professor Morris Karnovsky in the Department of Pathology at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Adams then served at Brigham and Women's Hospital as the Associate Chief of Cardiac Surgery before coming to New York to serve as Chairman of Mount Sinai’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. David Adams, MD

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The office of Dr. Adams is located at 1190 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Watch Educational Videos with Dr. David Adams

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. Adams in these videos:

  • Dr. David Adams' Patient Success Story: U2's Bono
  • After Mitral Valve Repair, Brian Walsh Keeps On Running!
  • Sophie Marsh: Barlow's Syndrome Patient Success Story
  • Surgeon Insights: Why Is The Mitral Conclave So Important For Patients?
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Page last updated: April 6, 2024