David H Adams, MD
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PROFESSOR AND SYSTEM CHAIR | Cardiovascular Surgery
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Specialties
Cardiovascular Surgery (Heart Surgery)
Research Topics
Cardiovascular, Mitral Valve Repair
Dr. Adams’ major research interests include:
  • Outcomes related to mitral valve repair
  • Strategies in complex mitral valve repair
  • Transcatheter valve replacement

MD, Duke University School of Medicine

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), Brigham & Womens Hospital

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), Brigham & Womens Hospital

Fellowship, Pathology, Harvard Medical School

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery), Brigham & Womens Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

2022

Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award Program (2020-2022)

American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation

2021

Best Doctors (2002 - 2021)

New York Magazine

2009

Award for Achievement in Cardiovascular Science and Medicine

American Heart Association

2006

Top 100 Minimally Invasive Surgeons

New York Magazine

2002

Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis Endowed Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

2001

Best Oral Presentation, Internation Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

2000

Honorary Professor of Surgery

Capital University of Medical Sciences Beijing

1992

Alton Ochsner Research Scholar

The American Association of Thoracic Surgergy

1987

National Research Service Award

National Institute of Health

1986

Paul Dudley White Research Fellowship

American Heart Association

1981

Alpha Omega Alpha

1981

International College of Surgeons Scholarship

Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.

Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Adams during 2023 and/or 2024. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

Royalty Payments:

  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Medtronic, Inc.

Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.