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Aortic Surgery
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Aortic Surgery Program
Our Team

Tracey Andrews, NP Allan Stewart, MD
Director, Aortic Surgery Program











Tracey Andrews, NP Tracey Andrews, NP

Tracey Andrews, Nurse Practitioner, works closely with each surgical patient both before and after surgery. In addition to seeing patients, Tracey is available to answer any questions about their procedure and post-surgical care.










Stephen Moore, LCSW Stephen Moore, LCSW

Stephen Moore, social worker, meets with patients after surgery. When patients have recovered enough to move to the step-down floor, Stephen conducts an evaluation to see if they need rehabilitation services. For patients who need rehabilitation, he facilitates the arrangements for the appropriate service.








Angie Bermudez Angela Bermudez

Angela Bermudez, receptionist, greets patients when they arrive at Dr. Stewart's office. Angie gives patients forms to complete, shows patients where to go, and informs patients if there may be a wait to see Dr. Stewart.










Michelle Castro Michelle Castro

Michelle Castro, financial coordinator, works with every patient to secure presurgical approval and coverage by patients' insurance companies.











Debra Segreti Debra Segreti

Debra Segreti, office manager, helps patients with any questions they may have at any time during the course of their treatment. Debbie schedules patients' appointments, preoperative testing, and surgery. She is also available to advise patients with questions or problems that may arise during off-hours.








Maria Moreno Maria Moreno

Maria Moreno, outreach coordinator, conducts preoperative consultations with each patient. Once a patient is scheduled for surgery, Maria explains where they go on the day of surgery, what medicines they can take, where family members may meet and wait, what to expect in ICU, and what to expect after surgery. During surgery, Maria is available to help family members with any questions they may have.







Columbia University Medical Center NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Patient Clinician Researcher