Dr. Timothy Martens Appointed Surgical Director of Pediatric Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Northwell Health
Innovative Cardiothoracic Surgeon Brings Advanced Expertise to Cohen Children’s Medical Center
Northwell Health proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Timothy P. Martens, MD, PhD, as the Surgical Director of Pediatric Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Martens, a board-certified congenital cardiothoracic surgeon, is renowned for his pioneering work in pediatric cardiac surgery, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation.
Dr. Martens brings a wealth of experience and a robust academic background to his new role. He earned his medical degree from NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University in 2009. His postgraduate training includes fellowships in thoracic surgery at NYU and congenital cardiac surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
In his previous roles, Dr. Martens served as Co-Director of the Pediatric Heart Center and Medical Director of ECMO at Loma Linda University Health. He holds an academic appointment as an Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Pediatrics at the Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine.
At Northwell Health, Dr. Martens is leading initiatives aiming to improve outcomes for children with congenital heart defects. Additionally, he collaborates with medical informatics teams to enhance operational efficiency through advanced analytics. Dr. Martens is a strong believer in the power of technology to improve healthcare delivery and supports the local tech ecosystem through his work at Vaark Ventures.
Learn More about Dr. Timothy Martens:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/81654380-Timothy-Martens-Thoracic-Surgeon
About FindaTopDoc.com
FindaTopDoc is a digital health information company that helps connect patients with local physicians and specialists who accept your insurance. Our goal is to help guide you on your journey towards optimal health by providing you with the know-how to make informed decisions for you and your family.
