Gilbert Tang M.D.

Dr. Tang also underwent special training in TAVR at the Leipzig Heart Center in Germany and the University of Pennsylvania.  His clinical interests include surgical and catheter management of aortic and valvular heart disease. Dr. Tang is a Diplomat and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

During residency Dr. Tang obtained his Master of Science in tissue engineering at the University of Toronto and MBA at Harvard Business School.  He has received numerous awards in research, education and leadership, presented at national and international meetings and published many articles and book chapters on valve surgery and stem cell therapy.  He serves as a guest reviewer in several top peer-reviewed cardiovascular medical journals and as a physician consultant for medical device companies.

Since joining Westchester, Dr. Tang, through the support of the hospital and the Heart and Vascular program physicians and staff, has played a pivotal role in launching the Transcatheter Heart Program.  The first TAVR procedure was performed here on February 7, 2013, and thus far the program has excellent outcomes, marking one of the most successful TAVR program launches in the New York City and Hudson Valley region and the country.

Dr. Tang and the advanced cardiac imaging group at Westchester Medical Center have also pioneered a state-of-the-art 3D imaging technique in TAVR which enhances procedural accuracy and patient safety, further advancing the field of minimally invasive heart valve procedures.  Dr. Tang is part of a multidisciplinary cardiovascular care program involving cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, radiologists, and allied health professionals in the comprehensive care, diagnosis and management of heart valve diseases employing leading-edge technologies in a patient-centered environment.  As part of the Medical Center's valve disease treatment services, Dr. Tang works closely with regional primary care physicians, internists and cardiologists in the timely access and outstanding care of patients with valvular heart disease, benefiting the residents of northern metropolitan New York City, Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley.

Publications

• Tang G, Carroll C, Bocchino V, et al. "The concept of �effective implant area�: a simple method beyond annular sizing to optimize valve selection and outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement", American Heart Association Annual Scientific Session, 2014.
• Tang G, Lansman S, Panza JA. "Beyond PARTNER: appraising the evolving trends and outcomes in transcatheter aortic valve replacement" Cardiology in Review. 2014 Oct 1. [Epub ahead of print].
• Tang G, Kai M, Malekan R, et al. "Trifurcated graft replacement of the aortic arch: state of the art" Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2014 Jul 31. pii: S0022-5223(14)01009-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.07.038. [Epub ahead of print].
• 'Kai M, Tang G, Malekan R, et al. "Veno-artierial ECMO for right heart failure complication LVAD", Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. 2014 (in press)
• Tang G, Shah A, Cohen M, et al. "Preoperative identification of aortic root calcium landmark on 3D CT image on M2S imaging software optimizes valve deployment in TAVI", PCR London Valves Annual Meeting, 2013.
• Tang G, Spielvogel D, Lansman S. "Hypothermia alone may not be enough for cerebral protection in aortic arch surgery", Texas Heart Institute Journal. 2013;40:564-5.
• Tang G, Malekan R, Kai M, et al. "Peripheral veno-arterial ECMO improves survival in myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock", Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. 2013;145:e32-3.
• Tang G, Malekan R, Yu CJ, et al. "Surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians is justified", Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. 2013:145:S186-90.
• Tang G, Lansman SL, Cohen M, et al. "Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Current Developments, Ongoing Issues, Future Outlook", Cardiology in Review. 2013;21:55-76.
• Tang G, Osten M, Horlick E, et al. "Percutaneous aortic valve � the Canadian Experience: Present and Future Perspectives" in Navia JL, Al-Ruzzeh S (ed) Percutaneous Valve Technology: Present and Future. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2012.
• Tang G, Maganti M, David T, et al. "Effect of prior valve type on mortality in reoperative valve surgery", Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2007;83:938-45.
• Singh S, Tang G, Maganti M, et al. "Improved survival with tricuspid valve repair versus replacement for organic tricuspid disease", Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2006;82:1735-41.
• Tang G, David T, Singh S, et al. "Tricuspid valve repair with an annuloplasty ring results in improved long-term outcomes", Circulation. 2006;114:577-81.