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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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LiveSmart: Cardiac Rehabilitation – Strengthening Your Heart at Any Age

February 13, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

If you are anxious about your heart’s health and recovery after a cardiac event, cardiac rehabilitation may be the next step to getting your life back. Take our FREE assessment and see if you qualify.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Hosts Second Annual Heart Recovery Reunion

June 18, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

On Friday, June 14, St. Peter’s Hospital held its second annual Heart Recovery Reunion. The emotional event reunited three cardiac surgery patients and their families with the team of health care professionals who saved their lives.

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Novel Transcatheter Approach to Heart Repair a First for St. Peter’s Hospital

May 22, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Hospital performs its first-ever transcatheter closure of a ventricular septal defect, repairing a hole in a 70-year-old woman’s heart while avoiding open-heart surgery.

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Times Union: Heart Patients ‘Reunited’ with Health Care Team

May 31, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published a story on the inaugural Heart Recovery Reunion at St. Peter’s Hospital. Held May 25, the event reunited two cardiac surgery patients with the team of health care professionals who saved their lives.

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WRGB: Cardiac Patients Reunite with the Medical Teams that Saved Their Lives

May 31, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

The Heart Recovery Reunion held May 25 at St. Peter’s Hospital was featured on WRGB/CBS6 News. The event reunited two cardiac surgery patients with the care teams who helped save their lives.

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WNYT: Heart Surgery Patients Reunite with Lifesaving Doctors at St. Peter’s Hospital

May 31, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

The Heart Recovery Reunion at St. Peter’s Hospital was featured on WNYT’s “The Greater Good” segment.

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Business Review: St. Peter’s Health Partners acquires third private practice in 18 months

July 21, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

The Business Review recently reported on Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons joining St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

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Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons Joins St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates

July 21, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

SPHPMA is pleased to announce that Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons has joined the medical group effective July 1, 2022.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Welcomes Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Sulaiman Hasan

August 13, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Sulaiman Hasan, M.D., has joined Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, the Capital Region’s oldest heart surgery practice and the exclusive provider of cardiac surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital. Certified by the American and Canadian Boards of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Hasan practices cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery.

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