Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Assistant Professor of Surgery (2017-)
Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Assistant Attending Surgeon (2015-2017)
Shiga University of Medical Science Hospital, Japan, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor of Surgery (2013-2014)
Northwestern University, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Clinical Instructor (2011-2013)
Emory University, Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship (2008-2011)
Shiga University of Medical Science Hospital, Japan, General Surgery & Cardiovascular Surgery Residency (2004-2008)
Heart and cardiovascular ailments, such as ischemic, rheumatic, valvular, or congenital heart disease, endocarditis and atherosclerosis, affect a large percentage of our society. Dr. Hirohisa Ikegami is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in New Brunswick, NJ. He may conduct operations such as surgical implantation of defibrillators and pacemakers, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of medicine that incorporates surgical procedures to treat diseases or trauma to the organs and structures of the chest – including the heart, lungs and esophagus. Dr. Ikegami may perform both minimally invasive or invasive procedures ranging from angioplasty to open heart surgery or transplant surgeries.
Shiga University of Medical Science
MD • 2004
Shiga University of Medical Science University Hospital
Residency in General Surgery
• 2004 - 2008
Emory University • Atlanta, GA
Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• 2008 - 2011
Northwestern University • Chicago, IL
Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery
• 2011 - 2013