About Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Universite de Montreal in 2000. To date, I have performed approximately 2,500 cardiac surgeries, of which 1,800 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Read more...

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47 Patient Reviews for
Dr. El-Hamamsy

"I only feel gratitude for being lucky enough to find Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy. I had severe aortic insufficiency.

In Florida, I did not have the possibility of having the Ross procedure and I had to travel with my parents to New York. The doctor and his entire team were excellent and in 4 days I was back at the hotel. Six days later I was back home and my recovery has been phenomenal.

I will always be grateful for the opportunity to have my surgery at Mount Sinai with the doctor and his team. I will recommend him for the rest of my life."

-- Luis Herneta, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Ross Procedure, 02/08/2024

"My bicuspid aortic valve and aortic root aneurysm were diagnosed in 2016. Due to an increase in the diameter of the root in 2023 it became imperative to conduct the root replacement surgery. I was being monitored outside Mount Sinai before and it was pure coincidence that I got to know Dr. El-Hamamsy. After my first interaction with him, it was quite clear that not only he is an authority in the field of Aortic Surgery and Ross Procedure but also he is a compassionate and caring doctor who establishes a sense of true trust in his patients.

I was being monitored using Echocardiograms and MRIs over the years. After a CT scan was conducted based on his recommendation, it became clear that the root replacement surgery needed to be performed relatively quickly to avoid an aneurysm rupture due to material increase in root diameter. I can’t thank Dr. El-Hamamsy and his team including Leemor and nurse Roberto enough for their availability, explanation of the steps and overall making the process as smooth as possible.

Last but not least, the surgery itself was done with close to 0 complications, I was able to return to work from home in 3 weeks with minimal symptoms. Dr. El-Hamamsy’s strong research in the field of Aorta/Aortic Valve surgery, the large volume of surgery he conducts in this field on a daily basis, and last but not least his compassion and excellent bedside manner puts him among the best surgeons in the nation to consider for aortic root replacement/Ross procedure or any type of aortic valve replacement/repair.

I can recommend him without any hesitations."

-- Sam Vakil, Aortic Valve, Root Replacement, 02/07/2024

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Ross procedure
  • Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
  • Aortic valve repair

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

  • Aortic aneurysms and connective tissue disease
  • Long-term outcomes of aortic reconstructive surgery
  • Innovative aortic surgical approaches

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy, heart surgeon, graduated from Universite de Montreal in 2000.

After medical school, Dr. El-Hamamsy completed an extensive Cardiac Surgery Residency at University de Montreal, within the Montreal Heart Institute, in 2006.

Then, Dr. El-Hamamsy completed a special doctorate program, The Living Aortic Valve, under the supervision of world-renowned heart surgeon, Sir Magdi Yacoub, at the Imperial College London in the United Kingdom.

Dr. El-Hamamsy is one of the leading Ross Procedure specialists as he recently completed his 400th Ross Procedure.

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD

To schedule an appointment with Dr. El-Hamamsy, you can:

  • Call (516) 260-4180 right now
  • Request an appointment by clicking here.

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



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Watch Educational Videos with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. El-Hamamsy in these videos:

  • Research Alert: Ross Procedure Leads to Improved Survival Benefit for Aortic Valve Patients
  • Ross Procedure Advantages for Aortic Valve Replacement with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy & Dr. Paul Stelzer

Page last updated: March 19, 2024