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A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Goncalves, a resident of Franklin Lakes, specializes in complex surgery to treat congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, valvular disease, aortic defects and emergencies, and other diseases of the heart and vascular system. As Surgical Director of the TAVR Program, he leads Valley’s efforts in utilizing minimally invasive catheter-based techniques to replace damaged aortic valves with synthetic heart valves.
"As we welcome Goncalves to Valley we look forward to adding to our high-quality, clinically excellent heart care services with new and enhanced treatment options and greater access to clinical trials and technologies in cardiac surgery, cardiology, interventional cardiology, and minimally invasive endovascular treatments,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of Valley Health System and The Valley Hospital."
Goncalves succeeds Dr. Alex Zapolanski, who has been appointed Director of the Valley/Cleveland Clinic National Network, an innovative new program offering employers heart care for their employees at select national affiliate network sites. Board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery, Zapolanski continues to perform the full spectrum of cardiac surgery at Valley, where he has guided the program to three-star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for five consecutive years.
To learn more about The Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, or to make an appointment with a Valley cardiologist, visit their website.
