Ardeshir Hakami-Kermani, MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3131 Kings Highway Suite A7 Brooklyn NY, 11234About
Dr. Ardeshir Hakami is a cardiologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Hakami specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Hakami also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Aarhus University Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Horsens Hospital
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
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Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Ardeshir Hakami-Kermani, who serves patients in Brooklyn, New York.
An excellent cardiothoracic surgeon with over 900 major cases performed, Dr. Hakami-Kermani is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center. He is an expert in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and has performed more than 100 VATS-lobectomies and more than 400 minimally invasive mediastinal staging EBUS.
The doctor has consistently demonstrated a dedication to perfection, excellence and optimal patient care. His experience has exposed him to a variety of diverse conditions and their treatments. He has the ability to perform under high stress environments, and has good communication and interpersonal skills. He contributes to a positive setting conducive to effective patient care.
The Brooklyn Hospital Center is the oldest hospital in Brooklyn and an independent community hospital. Since 1845, it has provided outstanding health services, education and research to our Brooklyn community. Their focus is ensuring optimal patient care through staff expertise and the use of advanced technology, and innovative medical and surgical treatments.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Hakani-Kermani graduated with his medical degree from Aarhus University in Denmark. He then went on to complete his internship at Horsens Hospital, and his residencies in general and cardiothoracic surgery at the Skejby University Hospital. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his fellowship in general thoracic surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, under the guidance of Dr. Raja Flores.
As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, an American surgical organization devoted to surgery of the chest.
Among his other roles, Dr. Hakami-Kermani can be found on staff at Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Morningside, and Mount Sinai West.
Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgical procedures inside the thorax, which may involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Alongside performing surgery, they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.
Speaking multiple languages, Dr. Hakami-Kermani is fluent in English, Farsi, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian.
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