Philippe Lemaitre
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Office (212) 305-3408
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Primary Specialty
Thoracic Surgeon
Practice
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Gender
Male
About
Philippe Lemaitre
Philippe Lemaitre, MD, PhD, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in lung transplantation and ECMO procedures. Dr. Lemaitre is known for his patient-centered care and collaborative approach to surgical practice.
After receiving his medical degree from the Free University of Brussels, Dr. Lemaitre underwent residency and graduated PhD in transplant immunology before becoming an attending surgeon at the Erasme Hospital in Brussels, Belgium. He thereafter completed several advanced specialty fellowships at the Toronto General Hospital in Canada.
At Columbia, Dr. Lemaitre primarily focuses on the surgical aspects of lung failure that are lung transplantation and ECMO surgeries. He is part of the Surgical Emphysema Program and the surgical director of the Lung Transplantation Program. Skilled in collaborative care, Dr. Lemaitre’s practice emphasizes a multi-specialty approach to thoracic conditions.
Services
Philippe Lemaitre provides thoracic surgery in New York, NY. A Thoracic Surgeon is trained to perform surgery on the chest, diaphragm, lungs, esophagus, chest wall and heart valves. A Thoracic Surgeon also treats artery disease and cancer.
Please call CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion at (212) 305-3408 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.