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Dr. John Puskas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.9 (84)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. John Puskas, MD

Dr. John Puskas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Puskas, completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Puskas an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Puskas works at Mount Sinai St. Luke's in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Partial Lung Collapse and Pleural Effusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Puskas' Office Locations

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    Mount Sinai St. Luke's
    1111 Amsterdam Ave # C, New York, NY 10025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 257-0065

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Treatment frequency



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Partial Lung Collapse
Maze Procedure
Pleural Effusion
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Reconstruction Surgery
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Replacement
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Restorative Surgery
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • First Health
    • Health Net
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
    • MedHealthInsurance
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9
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    Based on 84 ratings
    Patient Ratings (84)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    About Dr. John Puskas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1457440018
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory University|Toronto General Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mount Sinai West
    • Mount Sinai Morningside
    • Mount Sinai Beth Israel
    • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Puskas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Puskas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Puskas has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Puskas works at Mount Sinai St. Luke's in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Puskas’s profile.

    Dr. Puskas has seen patients for Partial Lung Collapse and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Puskas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    84 patients have reviewed Dr. Puskas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Puskas.

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