Robert J. Cerfolio MD

Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio is a distinguished Thoracic Surgeon who has dedicated his career to excellence in Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. His exceptional medical journey began at the prestigious University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he completed his medical education with honors.

Dr. Cerfolio's extensive training includes completing residencies at renowned institutions such as New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus), the University of Connecticut, and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He further refined his expertise through a fellowship at the esteemed Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester.

A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Cerfolio has earned numerous accolades including the Intuitive Surgical Innovator of the Year Award and has been consistently named among America's Top Doctors. His commitment to excellence has been acknowledged with the CMS Stage 1 recognition in 2012 and the distinguished Checkbook Top Doc designation.

Currently serving at NYU Langone Hospitals, Dr. Cerfolio maintains board certifications from both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the highest standards of surgical care.

• University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry - Medical School
• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) - Fellowship
• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) - Residency
• New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) - Residency
• University of Connecticut - Residency

• American Board of Surgery|Surgery
• American Board of Thoracic Surgery|Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

• CMS Stage 1 2012
• Checkbook Top Doc
• Intuitive Surgical Innovator of the Year Award
• America's Top Doctors

• NYU Langone Hospitals