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Biography: Dr. Laighold was born and raised in New York City and attended high school near Weill Cornell. Dr. Laighold graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, and then attended Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in 2006 and his fellowship in cardiology at North Shore University Hospital/LIJ Medical Center in 2009.Dr. Laighold joined the faculty in 2024 from Northwell Health where he had worked since 2009. He previously was the Director of Clinical Cardiology at Southside Hospital and the Director of Noninvasive Structural Heart Program at North Shore University Hospital.

Biography: Dr. McDonald graduated from New York University with a bachelor's degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. Dr. McDonald remained at NYU after graduating from medical school to complete his internal medicine residency training there. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Biography: Alexandra Tuluca, MD, is the Associate Chief of Cardiac Surgery for Einstein Montgomery. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University and completed her general surgery training at Temple University Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tuluca is dual-board-certified in thoracic surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and her practice focus is minimally invasive and aortic surgery. She was recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society as a Pennsylvania Top Physician Under 40 in 2016.

Care Philosophy: Patients and Families should know: Every surgery has risks, benefits and alternatives. Navigating the complex maze of medical options and treatments available requires experienced, mature and sound judgement. The patient is helped by offering consultation services with respect and consideration, and with the goal of maximizing the quality of life, reducing pain and suffering and expediting recovery.

Biography: Dr. Kevin Dunsky, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Kevin Dunsky, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Halperin, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 76 years old and has been practicing for 50 years. Dr. Jonathan Halperin, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Persida Drotar, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist who practices in Jersey City, NJ. Dr. Persida Drotar, MD is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Asoka Balaratna, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Horsham, PA. He is 59 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Asoka Balaratna, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital.