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WAMC: Medical Monday with Chris Rokkas, MD, and Tara Hutchings, PA

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Chris Rokkas, MD, chief of cardiac surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital, and cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant Tara Hutchings, PA, appeared on WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday where they discussed the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.

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Dr. Chris Rokkas Joins Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons; Appointed Chief of Cardiac Surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital

July 31, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons is thrilled to welcome Chris Rokkas, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, to its distinguished team of providers. Dr. Rokkas has also been named chief of cardiac surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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WNYT: St. Peter’s Surgeons Perform New Procedure to Treat Aortic Aneurysms

May 1, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Vascular surgeons at St. Peter’s Hospital are featured on WNYT after performing the area’s first minimally invasive treatment for complex aortic aneurysms.

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WRGB: Albany Hospital Pioneers Minimally Invasive Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

May 1, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

WRGB reports on the Capital Region’s first TAMBE procedure, performed by vascular surgeons at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Surgeons First in the Region to Perform Pioneering TAMBE Procedure for Complex Aortic Aneurysms

April 29, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Vascular surgeons at St. Peter’s Hospital have performed a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of complex, life-threatening aortic aneurysms.

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LiveSmart: Getting to the Heart of Aortic Aneurysms

February 15, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

Are you at risk for an aortic aneurysm? Dr. Phillip breaks down everything you need to know.

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St. Peter’s Vascular Associates Welcomes Dr. John Byrne

December 28, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

John Byrne, M.D., MCh, FRCSI, EBSQ-VASC, has joined St. Peter’s Vascular Associates. A vascular surgeon with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Byrne specializes in open and endovascular surgery.

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Dr. David Williams Joins St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates

August 26, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

David Williams, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Williams practices at Ellis Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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