Nicholas J. Shea, MD, MS

Cardiac Surgery
(203) 276-4400
Specialties
Cardiac Surgery, morespecialties
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Locations and Appointments

ColumbiaDoctors - 29 Hospital Plaza

29 Hospital Plaza
Stamford, CT 06902
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(203) 276-4400
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About Nicholas J. Shea, MD, MS

Dr. Nicholas Shea is the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Stamford Health in Stamford, CT. He performs all types of adult cardiac surgery including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and surgery for cardiac tumors. He has special training and focus in complex coronary bypass grafting, mitral valve repair, and aortic surgery. He sees patients primarily at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT.

Board Certifications

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Specialties & Expertise

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
  • Aneurysm Repair
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Arrhythmia Surgery
  • Arterial Insufficiency
  • Arterial Stents
  • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
  • Bloodless Surgery
  • Cardiac Valve Replacement
  • Cardiac Valve Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Surgery
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart Valve Repair
  • Heart Valve Surgery
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Mechanical Assist Device
  • Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Valve Repair
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mitral Valve Reconstruction
  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Mitral Valve Surgery
  • Off Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery
  • Open Heart Surgery
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Second Opinion
  • Thoracic Aneurysm
  • Thoracic Aneurysm Repair
  • Thoracic Aneurysm Surgery
  • Valve Reconstruction/Repair
  • Valve Replacement

EDUCATION

  • Medical School: Columbia University College of Physician & Surgeons
  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

LEADERSHIP, TITLES & POSITIONS

  • Chief of Cardiac Surgery, Stamford Health
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery at CUMC

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, 2025
  • Fellow of American College of Cardiology, 2024
  • Top Doctor for Cardiac Surgery, Best in New Jersey Magazine, 2024
  • AMA Foundation Seed Grant, 2014
  • NIH T35 Training Grant, 2012

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