Vice Chair Department of Cardiac Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Medical School
Hackensack, NJ

Double board-certified in general and thoracic surgery, Dr. Batsides is a leading expert in cardiothoracic surgery. His areas of clinical expertise include high-risk cardiac procedures, complex aortic surgery, cardiogenic shock, implantation of short- and long-term ventricular assist devices (LVAD), traditional open and re-operative procedures and minimally invasive valve procedures. Dr. Batsides pursued his dream of becoming a physician in part from a long-standing history of heart disease in his own family, which led him to specialize in the cardiothoracic field. He embraces the opportunity to collaborate with fellow physicians and team members to further invigorate his field and provide the very best care.