Stamatios Lerakis, MD, FACC
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1190 5th Ave Fl 1 New York NY, 10029About
Dr. Stamatios Lerakis is a renowned cardiologist based in New York City, specializing in multimodality cardiac imaging and structural and valve interventions. His medical journey began in the village of Kalamoti in Chios, Greece, leading him to earn his medical degree from the Medical School of Athens. Pursuing further medical training in the United States, Dr. Lerakis completed extensive fellowships and training at prestigious institutions including Mount Sinai Hospital and Emory University. He is currently a full-time faculty member at the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and holds significant roles as a Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and as Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at The Lauder Family Cardiovascular Center of Mount Sinai Heart. Dr. Lerakis's professional accomplishments are highlighted by his board certifications in several cardiac specialties, encompassing cardiovascular disease, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American College of Chest Physicians. Internationally acclaimed, Dr. Lerakis has contributed to over 200 publications and has received numerous awards, including the 2017 Distinguished Physician Award from Emory University School of Medicine. His commitment to cardiology is matched by his dedication to his family, enjoying a fulfilling personal life as a devoted husband and father.
Stamatios Lerakis, MD, FACC's Videos
Education and Training
University of Athens Medical School
University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science
University of Athens School of Health Sciences
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Diseases
Echocardiography
Nuclear Cardiology
Cardiac CT
Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography™ (CBCCT™)
Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR)
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking -
- Professor of Medicine and Director of Noninvasive Cardiology The Lauder Family Cardiovascular Center of Mount Sinai Heart -
- Director of Imaging for Structural and Valve Interventions Mount Sinai Health System -
- Professor of Medicine (Cardiology); Professor of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -
Awards
- Excellence in Teaching Awards from Cardiology Fellowship, 2001, 2002, 2003, Emory University
- Gerald Pohost Best Manuscript Award JCMR 2010
- Top Cardiologist by Consumer Research of America, 2006
- 2017 Distinguished Physician Award Year
- 2010 Gerald Pohost Journal Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Best Manuscript Award, the Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Year
- 2001 Excellence in Teaching, Emory University School of Medicine Year
- 1982 Scholarship-Patera, National Philanthropic Organization in Athens, Greece Year
- Excellence in Teaching, Cardiology Fellows 2001
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Endocarditis
- Pain
- Multiple Myeloma
- Vascular Disease
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- American College of Chest Physicians
- Member American College of Cardiology
- Member American College of Chest Physicians
- Member Emory Healthcare Network Physician
Fellowships
- Code: UTXGA
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
- Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI
Areas of research
Cardiovascular Imaging for TAVR and Structural Heart DiseaseStamatios Lerakis, MD, FACC's Practice location
New York, NY 10029Get Direction
Stamatios Lerakis, MD, FACC's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Lerakis
Media Releases
Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Stamatios Lerakis, who serves patients in New York, New York.
Helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life, Dr. Lerakis is a recognized multimodality cardiac imager & a national and international expert in imaging for structural and valve interventions.
On September 1st, 2018, he joined the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, full time faculty, in the role of Professor of Medicine and Director of Noninvasive Cardiology for The Lauder Family Cardiovascular Center of Mount Sinai Heart & as Director of Imaging for Structural and Valve Interventions for the Mount Sinai Health System.
Holding academic appointments, Dr. Lerakis serves as a Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and as a Professor of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Growing up in the village of Kalamoti in the island of Chios, it was there that Dr. Lerakis finished high school. He then graduated with his medical degree from the Medical School of Athens and went to the United States for his medical training.
He continued doing clinical research in nuclear cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Subsequently, he did his internal medicine training in the Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia, and then completed a year of fellowship in critical care at Brown University.
Thereafter, Dr. Lerakis completed his fellowship in cardiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and then did a one-year fellowship in echocardiography at Emory University.
After his fellowship, he stayed on as faculty in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University where he was a Professor of Medicine, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, the Director of Imaging for the Structural and Valve Interventions in Emory Healthcare, the Medical Director for Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac MRI at Emory University Hospital and Emory Clinic, and as the Fellowship Program Director for the Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship (CMR and CCT).
Level 3 trained and certified in all cardiovascular imaging modalities, Dr. Lerakis is board-certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Moreover, he is board-certified in cardiovascular computed tomography by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography™ (CBCCT™), in cardiovascular magnetic resonance by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR), in nuclear cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, and in echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography.
Among his professional affiliations, Lerakis is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
An expert in his field, Dr. Lerakis has been regularly invited to faculty and guest lecturer in multiple national and international conferences. He has also been the PI and Co-PI in multiple structural and valve trials, and has conducted more than 200 publications.
His various accolades include 2017 Distinguished Physician Award, Department of Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine; 2010 Gerald Pohost Journal Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Best Manuscript Award, the Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance; 2001 Excellence in Teaching, Emory University School of Medicine; and 1982 Scholarship-Patera, National Philanthropic Organization in Athens, Greece.
Happily married, Dr. Lerakis and his wife, Ioanna Dafermou, have a son named Alexandros.
Recommended Articles
- Evidence for Gum Disease Causing Heart Disease is Dwindling
The American Heart Association released a new statement stating that there is no conclusive evidence to support the relationship between gum disease and heart problems, and that treating gum disease can improve heart conditions. Gum disease is a major contributor to tooth loss and decay in adults....
- Medical Conditions That Are Associated with Lethargy
What are The Symptoms of Lethargy?Lethargy symptoms include:• Sluggishness• Being moody• Decreased level of alertness• Low energy levels• Fatigue and lack of motivation• Depression• Weight loss• Sweating and diarrheaMedical conditions such as premenstrual syndrome and medicinal side...
- What You Need to Know About Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
What is CHD?Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the disease that develops when there is an insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle by the coronary arteries. The most common reason for this is atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries with cholesterol plaques formation and narrowing of the arterial...
- What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects several systems of our body. SLE is also known as discoid lupus or disseminated lupus erythematosus. How common is SLE? Out of all the types of lupus, SLE is the most common form. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a very common...
- How Atrial Fibrillation Is Diagnosed
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition that disrupts the heart's functions, specifically the heart rate or rhythm. Symptoms can be intermittent, persistent, or permanent in nature, and in some instances they disappear on their own, while other forms require medication to restore normal heart...
- 5 Tips on Living with High Blood Pressure
Living with high blood pressure is never easy. You have to watch yourself constantly with the knowledge that your body is malfunctioning. Most of the people who are diagnosed with this condition become depressive and lose the will to live. You have to know that even if you are diagnosed with high...
Nearby Providers
- Yoshiaki Omura800 Riverside Drive New York New York 10032
- Jeremiah M. Gelles MD263 7TH AVE BROOKLYN NY 11215
- Yoshifumi Naka M.D.177 Fort Washington Ave New York NY 10032
- Carl Dietrich Reimers MD130 E 77th St New York NY 10075
- Ravinder M Narang M.D.721 Clifton Ave Clifton NJ 07013
- Nino D. Marino M.D110 East 59th Street New York City New York 10022