David H. Adams

About the Author

David H. Adams, MD, is a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon and renowned educator in the field of cardiac medicine, serving as the Mary and Charles Parker Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. With decades of clinical experience and leadership in advancing surgical techniques for heart conditions, Dr. Adams has dedicated his career to improving patient outcomes through innovative procedures and rigorous research. As editor and co-author of the authoritative textbook Cardiac Surgery in the Adult Fifth Edition, he provides invaluable guidance to surgeons worldwide, blending cutting-edge science with practical wisdom to shape the future of cardiac care.