Welcome to The Heart Institute — New York’s Center for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
The Heart Institute at Staten Island University Hospital is home to one of the nation’s leading cardiology teams led by Medical Director and prominent cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Joseph McGinn. Opened in 2001, The Heart Institute has quickly become one of the most prestigious heart care facilities in the nation. In fact, through the work of Dr. McGinn and our distinguished cardiac specialists, The Heart Institute pioneered and perfected one of the most advanced bypass techniques performed today — a procedure called minimally invasive cardiac surgery/coronary artery bypass grafting. It is commonly referred to as MICS CABG (pronounced "mix cabbage") or The McGinn Technique.
On January 21, 2005, the first MICS CABG procedure was performed right here at The Heart Institute by Dr. McGinn and his elite cardiac team, and the face of bypass surgery was changed forever. Today, The Heart Institute performs more MICS CABG procedures than any other hospital with great success. We offer the only dedicated MICS CABG training program on the east coast, in which, surgeons from all corners of the globe look to The Heart Institute to learn this alternative procedure to open heart surgery. Without the unwavering dedication of our distinguished staff, these achievements would not be possible.
Staten Island University Hospital
Richmond University Medical Center
A welcome from the presidents of our parent hospitals, Anthony C. Ferreri, President and CEO of Staten Island University Hospital, and Richard J. Murphy, President and CEO of Richmond University Medical Center.
Anthony C. Ferreri President and CEO,
Staten Island University Hospital
