Joseph DeRose, M.D.

Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Director of Robotics
Center for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
1090 Amsterdam Avenue, Suite 7A
New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 523-2717
Fax: (212) 523-5344
Email: jjd11@columbia.edu


Profile information:

Departments:

Cardiac Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

Specialties:
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Robotic Assisted Cardiac Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
  • Valvular Disease
Medical School:

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1989-1993

Post Grad:
  • General Surgery Intern and Resident, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1993-1999
  • Cardiovascular Research Fellow, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1996-1997
  • Thoracic Organ Procurement Team, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1996-1997
  • Administrative Chief Resident, Department of Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1998-1999
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1999-2001
  • LVAD/Transplant Post-Graduate Fellowship, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 7/2001-1/2002
  • Robotic Cardiac Surgery Post-Graduate Fellowship, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 7/2001-1/2002)
Honors:
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1993
  • Sandoz Award for Excellence in Surgical Research, 1993
  • Allen O. Whipple Award for Excellence in Surgery, 1993
  • Research Grant, Columbia University Startup Fund, 1996
  • 3rd Place- Resident’s Research Competition- 1997
  • Blakemore Research Award- 1997
  • Administrative Chief Resident- 1998-99
  • Blakemore Research Prize-1999
  • Senior Resident Teacher of the Year- 1999

Conferences:

ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
1. DeRose JJ, Jr, Smith CR. Gas exchange after CABG: CPB vs. mechanical stabilization. CT digest July 2000; 2(7):review 6.

2. DeRose JJ, Jr, Smith CR. Emergency operation for acute type A aortic dissection: neurologic complications and early mortality. CT digest April 2001.

FILMS
1. Argenziano M, DeRose JJ, Smith CR, Chitwood WR, Nifong LW, Ashton RC, Rose EA, Oz MC. "Robotically assisted totally endoscopic ASD repair." NewEra Cardiac Care: Innovation and Technology, Fifth Annual Scientific Conference, Dana Point, Calfiornia, January 5, 2002.

2. Argenziano M, Ginsburg ME, DeRose JJ, John R, Smith CR, Oz MC. "Totally endoscopic, robotically assisted implantation of bilateral phrenic pacemakers for central hypoventilation syndrome (Ondine’s Curse)." Current Trends in Thoracic Surgery VIII, Miami, Florida, January 25, 2002.


Presentations:

1. Ultrastructural and physiologic investigation of soft tissue fibromas in lab rats. Presented at Georgetown chapter Sigma Xi, 1989. Chapman Medal.

2. Dexamethasone suppression of restenosis following balloon catheter injury and arteriotomy closure of the rat aorta. Student NIH fellowship (12/92-1/93). Awarded Sandoz prize.

3. Volume reduction pneumectomy allows resection of pulmonary and mediastinal tumors in patients with severe emphysema. Presented at the 90th annual meeting of the American Thoracic Association, 1996.

4. Retinoic acid suppresses intimal hyperplasia following balloon denudation of the rat carotid artery. Presented at 39th annual meeting of the Society of University Surgeons, 1997.

5. Implantable left ventricular assist devices provide an excellent outpatient bridge to transplantation and recovery. Presented at the 46th annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, 1997.

6. Improved results for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock using implantable left ventricular assist devices. Presented at the 17th annual meeting of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, 1997.

7. Use of pedicled muscle flaps successfully manages wound infections in implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients with a low incidence of device endocarditis. Presented at the 17th annual meeting of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, 1997.

8. Mechanical unloading with a miniature axial flow pump as an alternative to cardiopulmonary bypass. Presented at the 43rd annual conference of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO), 1997.

9. Preliminary experience with endovascular stented venous valve transplantation. Presented at the 43rd annual conference of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO), 1997.

10. Selective anticoagulation with active-site blocked factor IXa in synthetic patch vascular repair results in decreased blood loss and operative time. Presented at the 43rd annual conference of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO), 1997.

11. Retinoic acid inhibits intimal hyperplasia and prevents vessel remodeling following arterial injury. Presented at the 83rd Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, 1997.

12. Retinoic acid suppresses intimal hyperplasia and prevents vessel remodeling following arterial injury in the rat. Presented at the 23rd World Congress of the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, 1997.

13. Inhaled nitric oxide reverses pulmonary hypertension and facilitates weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass in high risk cardiac surgical patients. Presented at the 70th Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, 1997.

14. Challenges to surgical residency training in the new millennium. Invited lecture, Annual meeting of the John Jones Society, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Alumni Weekend, 1999.


Posters:

1. DeRose JJ, Jr., Argenziano M, El-amir N, Moazami N, Thomashow B, Edsall J, Yip C, Prager KM, Jellen PA, Gorenstein L, Steinglass KM, Ginsburg ME. Volume reduction pneumectomy allows resection of pulmonary and mediastinal tumors in patients with severe emphysema. Am J Resp and Crit Care Med 1996;153(4);318A.

2. DeRose JJ, Jr., Umana JP, Argenziano M, Gardocki MT, Catanese KA, Flannery MA, Levin HR, Sun BC, Rose EA, and Oz M. Improved results for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock using implantable left ventricular assist devices. J Heart and Lung Transplant 1997;16(1):80.

3. DeRose JJ, Jr, Argenziano M, Catanese KA, Umana JP, Gardocki MT, Flannery M, Levin H, Rose EA, and Oz MC. Implantable left ventricular assist devices provide an excellent outpatient bridge to transplantation and recovery. J Am Coll Cardiol 1997;29(2)(suppl A):398A.

4. DeRose JJ, Jr., Sun BC, Umana JP, Spanier TB, Madigan JM, Klinger J, Jarvik R, Rose EA, Oz MC. Mechanical unloading with a miniature axial flow pump as an alternative to cardiopulmonary bypass. ASAIO J 1997;43(2):39.

5. DeRose JJ, Jr., Madigan JM, Umana JP, Sun BC, Nowygrod R, Todd GJ, and Bessler M. Preliminary experience with endovascular stented venous valve transplantation. ASAIO J 1997;43(2):39.

6. DeRose JJ, Jr., Madigan JD, Prystowsky JH, Blaner WS, Stern D, Nowygrod R, Oz MC, and Todd GJ. Retinoic acid suppresses intimal hyperplasia and prevents vessel remodeling following arterial injury in the rat. Cardiovasc Surg 1997;5 (suppl 1):3.4.

7. DeRose JJ, Choudrhi AF, Argenziano M, Umana JP, Sun BC and Oz MC. Inhaled nitric oxide reverses pulmonary hypertension and facilitates weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass in high risk cardiac surgical patients. Circulation 1997;96(suppl 1):I-63.

8. DeRose JJ, Jr., Umana JP, Madigan JD, Klinger JF, Jarvik RK, Sun BC, Rose EA, Oz MC. Mechanical unloading with a miniature in-line axial flow pump as an alternative to cardiopulmonary bypass. 1997 New Era in Cardiac Surgery.

9. Argenziano M, DeRose JJ, Jr, Moazami N, Thomashow B, Jellen PA, Gorenstein L, Rose EA, Steinglass KM, Ginsburg ME, Delphin ES. Anesthetic management in volume reduction pneumectomy for severe emphysema. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1996;82:SCA14.

10. Umana JP, DeRose JJ, Madigan JD, Pillarisetty V, Moazami N, Oz MC, Todd GJ, Nowygrod R. Photooxidized vessels: A novel bioprosthetic for small vessel arterial bypass. ASAIO J 1997;43(2):66.

11. Todd GJ, DeRose JJ. The current practice of carotid surgery- implications for balloon angioplasty/ stenting. Cardiovasc Surg 1997;5 (suppl 1):27.20.

12. Todd GJ, DeRose JJ, Martin EC. Complementary surgical/ interventional techniques for nonresective management of inoperable aneurysms- a second look. Cardiovasc Surg 1997;5 (suppl 1):18.4.

13. Todd GJ, DeRose JJ, Benvenisty AI, Nowygrod R. Complementary surgical and interventional techniques for the management of the "inoperable" aneurysm. New York Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, 1997.

14. Todd GJ, DeRose JJ, Yano O, Argenziano M, Caiati JM, Flores RM. Current results of carotid endarterectomy: Implications for balloon angioplasty /stenting. Circulation 1997;96(suppl 1):I-12.

15. Chen JM, DeRose JJ, Slater JP, Spanier TB, Choudhri AF, Dewey TM, Catanese KA, Flannery MA, Sun BC, and Oz MC. Improved survival rates support LVAD implantaiton early after myocardial infarction. J Heart and Lung Transplant 1998;17(1);72.

16. Argenziano M, Moazami N, DiMango AM, DeRose JJ, Thomashaw B, Yip C, Prager KM, Edsall J, Jellen PA, Gorenstein LA, Rose EA, Steinglass KM, Ginsburg ME. Volume reduction pneumonectomy is not contraindicated in emphysema with severe hypercapnia. Am J Resp and Crit Care Med 1996;153(pt 2);A266.

17. Umana JP, Ewing D, Sun BC, DeRose JJ, Spanier TB, Catanese K, Gardocki MT, Flannery M, Sultan M, Oz MC, Ascherman J. Use of pedicled muscle flaps successfully manages wound infections in implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients with a low incidence of device endocarditis. J Heart and Lung Transplant 1997;16(1);93.

18. Rose EA, Argenziano M, Sun BC, DeRose JJ, Oz MC. Implantable left ventricular assist devices: an evolving long-term cardiac replacement therapy. Japanese Circualtion Society, 61st Annual Meeting, March 1997.

19. Rose EA, Argenziano M, DeRose JJ, Oz MC, Reemtsma K. Implantable left ventricular assist devices: an evolving long-term cardiac replacement therapy. American Surgical Association, Quebec City, Quebec, April 1997.

20. Umana JP, Madigan JD, DeRose JJ, Spanier TB, Fischer PE, Ranieri JP, Chickering DE, Oz MC, Todd GJ, Nowygrod R. Photo-oxidized vessels: A novel biocompatible, nonthrombogenic bioprosthesis for infrainguinal arterial bypass. Cardiovasc Surg 1997;5 (suppl 1):25.2.

21. Umana JP, Choudrhi AF, DeRose JJ, Nahar T, Mihalatos D, Dickstein M, Sun BC, Lotvin BC, Homma S, and Oz MC. The "bow-tie" mitral valve repair directly addresses subvalvular dysfunction in ischemic mitral regurgitation. Circulation 1997;96(suppl 1):I-683.

22. Umana JP, Salehizadeh B, DeRose JJ, Nahar T, Sun BC, Lotvin A, Homma S, and Oz MC. "Bow-tie" repair: A successful adjunct to posterior ring annuloplasty in ischemic mitral regurgitation. Circulation 1997;96(suppl 1):I-731.

23. Beck JR, Mongero LB, Kroslowitz RM, Choudhri AF, DeRose JJ, Argenziano M, Chen JM, Oz MC. Inhaled nitric oxide improves hemodynamics in patients with acute pulmonary hypertension after high risk cardiac surgery. American Academy of Cardiovascualr Perfusion, 1997.

24. Simonelli PF, Thomashaw B, Yip C, Dimango A, Lignelli A, Fawwaz N, Van Heertum P, Jellen PA, DeRose JJ, Argenziano M, Ginsburg ME. Lung volume reduction and solitary pulmonary nodule resectional surgery in patients with advanced emphysema: positron emission tomography may improve patient selection. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 1997;155:A606.

25. Chen JM, Spanier TB, Choudhri AF, Schwarz GS, Tector KA, DeRose JJ, Oz MC. Isolated left ventricular bypass produces less complement activation and inflammation than conventional cardiopulmonary bypass. Circulation 1998;98(17 suppl 1):I-829.

26. Williams MR, Morales DLS, Goodman M, Schuster N, DeRose JJ, Rose EA, Oz MC. Use of inhaled nitric oxide in cardiac transplantation.. J Heart and Lung Transplant 1999;18:44.

27. Argenziano M, DeRose JJ, Oz MC, Dimitui J, Garrido M, Beck J, Rose EA, Chitwood WR, Nifong LW, Smith CR. "Totally endoscopic atrial septal defect repair utilizing robotic assistance." Current Trends in Thoracic Surgery VIII, Proceedings, p. 76, January, 2002.

28. Argenziano M, Ginsburg ME, DeRose JJ, John R, Smith CR, Oz MC. "Totally endoscopic, robotically assisted implantation of bilateral phrenic pacemakers for central hypoventilation syndrome (Ondine’s Curse)." Current Trends in Thoracic Surgery VIII, Proceedings, p. 93, January, 2002.

29. Argenziano M, Smith CR, Ginsburg ME, DeRose JJ, Gorenstein LA, Dimitui J, Garrido M, Rose EA, Oz MC. "Advanced thoracoscopic procedures are facilitated by computer-aided technology." Current Trends in Thoracic Surgery VIII, Proceedings, p. 132, January, 2002.


Book Chapters:

1. DeRose JJ, Jr. Transplants, Immunology and Oncology. In: Surgery PreTest: Self-Assessment and Review. Geller PL, ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 1997: 131-60.

2. DeRose JJ, Sr., DeRose JJ, Jr., DeRose MS,. Coronary Artery Disease. In: Primary Care. Singleton JK, Sandowski SA, Green-Hernandez C, Horvath TV, DiGregorio RV, Holzemer SP, eds. Lippincot Raven Publishers Inc, Philadelphia, PA, 1999.

3. DeRose JJ, Jr., Jarvik RK. Device-supported myocardial revascularization. In: Contemporary Cardiology: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. Oz MC and Goldstein D, eds. Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ., 1998.

4. DeRose JJ, Jr., Oz MC. Device-assisted myocardial revascularization. In: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. Cohen RG, Mack MJ, Fonger JD, Landreneau RJ, eds. Quality Medical Publishing, St. Louis, MO,1999.

5. DeRose JJ, Jr., Jarvik RK. Future Developments: Axial Flow Pumps. In: Cardiac Assist Devices. Oz MC and Goldstein DJ, eds. Futura Publishers, Armonk, N.Y., 2000.

6. DeRose JJ, Jr., Ginsburg ME. Lung Reduction and Pulmonary Nodule Resection. In: Lung Reduction. Argenziano M and Ginsburg ME, eds. Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ., 2001.

7. DeRose JJ, Jr., Steinglass KS. History of Surgery for Emphysema. In: Lung Reduction. Argenziano M and Ginsburg ME, eds. Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ., 2001.

8. DeRose JJ, Jr., Naka Y, Oz MC. Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Transplantation. In: Heart Transplantation. Chen JC and Edwards NM, eds. Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ., 2002 (in press).


Publications:

1. DeRose JJ, Jr, Banas JS, Jr, Winters SL. Current perspectives on sudden death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases 1994;36(6):475-84. 1994.

2. DeRose JJ, Jr, Argenziano M, Sun BC, Reemtsma K, Oz MC, Rose EA. Implantable left ventricular assist devices: An evolving long-term cardiac replacement strategy. Ann Surg 1997;226:461-70.

3. DeRose JJ, Jr., Argenziano M, El-Amir N, Jellen PA, Gorenstien LA, Steinglass KM, Thomashow B and Ginsburg ME. Lung reduction surgery and resection of pulmonary nodules in patients with severe emphysema. Ann Thorac Surg 1998;65:314-318.

4. DeRose JJ, Jr., Umana JP, Madigan JM, Sun BC, Jarvik R, Klinger J, Rose EA, Oz MC. Mechanical unloading with a miniature axial flow pump as an alternative to cardiopulmonary bypass. ASAIO Journal 1997;43:M421-M426.

5. DeRose JJ, Jr., Madigan JD, Umana JP, Prystowsky JH, Nowygrod R, Oz MC, and Todd GJ. Retinoic acid suppresses intimal hyperplasia and inhibits vessesl remodeling following arterial injury. Cardiovascular Surgery 1999;7(6):633-39.

6. DeRose JJ, Jr., Oz MC. The evaluation of emerging trends in mechanical circulatory assist devices. Current Opinions in Critical Care 1997;3(5):379-85.

7. DeRose JJ, Jr., Umana JP, Argenziano M, Gardocki MT, Catanese KA, Flannery MA, Levin HR, Sun BC, Rose EA, and Oz M. Improved results for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock using implantable left ventricular assist devices. Ann Thorac Surg 1997;64:1757-63.

8. DeRose JJ, Jr, Argenziano M, Umana JP, Catanese KA, Gardocki MT, Flannery M, Levin H, Rose EA, and Oz MC. Implantable left ventricular assist devices provide an excellent outpatient bridge to transplantation and recovery. J Am Coll Cardiol 1997;30(7):1773-1777.

9. DeRose JJ, Jr., Madigan JD, Umana JP, Prystowsky JH, Nowygrod R, Oz MC, and Todd GJ. Retinoic acid suppresses intimal hyperplasia and inhibits vessesl remodeling following arterial injury. Surgical Forum 1997;Vol XLVII:425-6.

10. DeRose JJ, Jr., Diamond S, and Bergman K. Spontaneous intramural duodenal hematoma in a patient with Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia. J of Ped Surg 1997;32:1341-43.

11. DeRose, JJ, Jr., Oz MC. Surgical alternatives to transplantation and assist devices in the treatment of heart failure. Curr Cardiol Reports 2000 2(6).

12. DeRose, JJ, Jr., Corda R, Dische R, Eleazar J, Mosca RS. Isolated left ventricular ischemia following the Norwood procedure. Ann Thorac Surg 2002 73: 657-659.

13. Todd GJ, DeRose JJ, Jr. Retroperitoneal approach for repair of inflammatory aortic aneurysms. Annals of Vascular Surgery 1995;9;525-34.

14. Umana JP, DeRose JJ, Choudhri AF, Madigan JD, Spanier TS, Nahar T, Mihalatos M, Homma S, Lotvin A, Dickstein M, Sun BC, Oz MC. "Bow-tie" mitral valve repair successfully addresses subvalvular dysfunction during ischemic mitral regurgitation. Surgical Forum 1997;Vol XLVII:279-80.

15. Argenziano M, Oz MC, DeRose JJ, Ashton RC, Dimitui J, Beck J, Wang F, Rose EA, Chitwood WR, Nifong LW, Smith CR. "Totally endoscopic atrial septal defect repair utilizing robotic assistance." Heart Surgery Forum, 2002, in press.

16. Argenziano M, DeRose JJ, Oz MC, Rose EA. Treatment of endstage heart disease with mechanical circulatory assistance. Jpn Circ J 1997;61:887-892.

17. Todd GJ, DeRose JJ, Martin EC. Complementary surgical/ interventional techniques for nonresective management of "inoperable" aneurysms- A second look. Ann Vasc Surg 1998 12(3):248-54.

18. Chen JM, DeRose JJ, Slater JP, Spanier TB, Dewey TM, Cullinane S, Catanese KA, Flannery MA, Oz MC. Improved survival rates support left ventricular assist device implantation early after myocardial infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol 1999; 33(7):1903-8.

19. Umana JP, Salehizadeh B, DeRose JJ, Nahar T, Lotvin A, Homma S, Oz MC. "Bow-tie" mitral valve repair: An adjuvant technique for mitral regurgitation. Ann Thorac Surg 1998;66:1640-6.

20. Beck JR, Mongero LB, Kroslowitz RM, Choudhri AF, Chen JM, DeRose JJ, Argenziano M, Smerling AJ, Oz MC. Inhaled nitric oxide improves hemodynamics in patients with acute pulmonary hypertension after high risk cardiac surgery. Perfusion 1999; 14(1):37-42.

21. Allen GM, DeRose JJ. Resection of pulmonary nodules in conjunction with lung volume reduction surgery. AORN Journal 1997;66(5):808-18.

22. Yano OJ, Dickstein ML, Burkhoff D, Kohmoto T, Baradarian R, DeRose J, Spotnitz HM, Smith CR. Right ventricular performance and pulmonary arterial coupling improve following lung transplantation in pulmonary hypertension. Surgical Forum 1995;66:249-51.

23. Chen JM, Spanier TB, Dewey TM, DeRose JJ, Catanese KA, Flannery M, Oz MC. Ambulatory circualtory assist devices for end-stage congestive heart failure. Coronary Artery Disease 1999.
   

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