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Christopher La Mendola, MD, Thoracic Surgery, West Islip, NY

Christopher L La Mendola MD FACS, FACC

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery


Chairman, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Good Samaritan Hospital and Director, St. Francis Open Heart Surgery Program

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  • 1111 Montauk Highway.3-3.West Islip, NY 11795

  • Book by Phone+1(631) 856-1356

  • Fax+1 631-376-6189

Overview of  Dr. La Mendola

As the Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital and Director of the St. Francis Open Heart Surgery Program, Dr. La Mendola has substantial experience in all aspects of Adult Cardiac Surgery. His particular interests include: Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery, Off Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery, Mitral Valve Repair Surgery and Aortic Aneurysm Surgery.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1992 - 1994
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1992
  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

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