Dr. Jonathan W. Weinsaft, an outstanding physician-scientist whose clinical research includes a focus on cardiovascular imaging, been appointed chief of the Division of Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, effective July 1, 2023.
The Greenberg Division of Cardiology, housed within the Weill Department of Medicine, is dedicated to diagnosing and treating patients with disorders of the heart and blood vessels that comprise the cardiovascular system.
In his new role, Dr. Weinsaft will further strengthen the division as a leader in scientific and technological innovation in cardiology, growing its research programs and translating these findings into exceptional patient care. He will also prioritize the training and mentoring of the next generation of junior faculty and fellows specializing in cardiovascular conditions and work to strengthen cardiovascular collaborations across NewYork-Presbyterian campuses affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine.
“Dr. Weinsaft is an outstanding physician-scientist, a leader in his field and a dedicated mentor,” said Dr. John Leonard, interim chair of the Weill Department of Medicine and interim physician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. “He is an ideal choice for guiding the Greenberg Division of Cardiology’s next chapter. I look forward to working with him as we continue to advance our efforts in research and patient care through collaboration with our experts in cardiology and related disciplines across our academic medical center.”
Dr. Weinsaft, who joined Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2005, is currently the Antonio M. Gotto Jr., M.D. Professor in Atherosclerosis and Lipid Research and a professor of medicine and of medicine in radiology. He also serves as director of the non-invasive cardiac imaging program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
He succeeds Dr. Bruce Lerman, who will transition to lead the Greenberg Institute for Cardiac Electrophysiology, where he will continue his clinical activities and research.
“Weill Cornell Medicine has been central to my career since the very beginning,” Dr. Weinsaft said. “I am excited and honored to lead the division’s continued growth in clinical care, research and education.”
After earning his M.D. from New York University, Dr. Weinsaft completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in cardiac imaging at Duke University.
As division chief, Dr. Weinsaft will collaborate with colleagues in related divisions and departments, recognizing that patients with cardiovascular diseases are treated by multidisciplinary experts in cardiology and cardiac surgery. “By fostering teamwork and collaboration between cardiovascular disciplines and among our affiliated campuses, I look forward to leading the continued growth of our clinical, research and educational programs, which are intrinsically linked and focused on improving patients’ outcomes,” Dr. Weinsaft said.
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