He plays a key role at nyu langones perlmutter cancer center. A book about how to become a super performer in everything you doand how to find the real reason for wanting to super perform. Cerfolio, md, mba, facs, fccp clinical division of thoracic surgery, new york university langone health, new york, ny, usa dr. Estes family lung cancer research endowed chair in 2010. Cerfolio wrote about his process to be successful as a student, athlete, parent, husband, and surgeon. She went to the university of connecticut where she graduated with a b. Robert cerfolio talks about in his book super performing at work and home the athleticism of surgery and life. Having more than 32 years of diverse experiences, especially in thoracic surgery, dr. He also will become the first director of the lung cancer center at nyu langones perlmutter cancer center. Robert cerfolio obituary franklin lakes, new jersey. Giants interview robert cerfolio the pros and cons of robotic and video assistedlung surgeries ctsnet video roundtable vats lobectomy vs.
Robert james cerfolio is a surgeon with considerable achievement in his life of sports and career as a surgeon figure 1. Lorraine cerfolio obituary pelham, al connecticut post. The mutual distrust between democrats and republicans seems to have affected every topic of our healthcare system. Robert cerfolio is an expert in robotic surgery for pleural mesothelioma treatment. Cerfolio shares the most private moments of his work life as well as his private life.
As director of perlmutter cancer centers lung cancer center and chief of clinical thoracic surgery, dr. Robert cerfolio new york ny, thoracic surgery, 550. Cerfolio the michael jordan of lung surgery there s. I have had, and have allowed people around me, to serve as beacons of light in the night.
As a young man, cerfolio grew up in a highly competitive environment that encouraged achievement and hardiness. Robert cerfolio treats patients who have lung cancer and esophageal cancer and provides surgical treatment to manage abnormalities of the chest outside the heart. Percentages of cases with the bad outcome death after riskadjustment in our analysis of the sample of cases we evaluated cerfolio, robert 426 cases 6. Robert cerfolio delivers a eulogy speech at his wife lorraine bernadettes funeral. Robert cerfolio, md, is a thoracic surgery specialist in new york, new york. According to worldrenowned cardiothoracic surgeon robert j. Robert r cerfolio, md, a urologist general wayne nj. Robert james cerfolio is currently professor of cardiothoracic surgery and. Robert james cerfolio is currently professor of cardiothoracic surgery and chief of clinical thoracic surgery at new york university school of medicine, and director of the lung cancer center at the perlmutter.
She was born in stratford, ct the daughter of michael and theresa mojcik. Lorraine graduated from stratford high school, class of 1979. The focus of conversation circles politics rather than finding innovative solutions to providing the most efficient care at the lowest cost. Cerfolio, a worldrenowned cardiothoracic surgeon, says its never too early to think about selfimprovement for the new year. Cerfolio the michael jordan of lung surgerytheres often no such thing. Robert cerfolio passed away at the age of 91 in franklin lakes, new jersey. Cerfolio knows how hard it can be to stare down challenges. Cerfolio, lorraine lorraine bernadette mojcik cerfolio, 51, of indian springs, al passed away surrounded by loving friends and family, sunday, april 14, 20 at the university of alabama. Cerfolio, a worldrenowned cardiothoracic surgeon known as the michael jordan of lung surgery, explains in his new book, super performing at work and at home. Robert james cerfolio is a wellknown cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed numerous lifesaving surgeries throughout his career. A book about how to become a super performer in everything you do and how to find the real reason for wanting to super perform how do you handle a nowin situation. Robert cerfolio birmingham al, thoracic surgery, 619.
In the first part of the inspire minidocumentary, dr. The first and most important beacons in my life are here today, my mom and dad, the real dr and mrs robert cerfolio. New york, july 17, 2018 prnewswireusnewswire nyu langone health announced today the appointments of robert j. Cerfolio has now performed more than 17,000 thoracic surgeries. Cerfolio is a thoracic surgeon in new york, new york and is affiliated with one hospital. He is an internationally recognized expert in thoracic surgery. Cerfolio details the reasons he left the university of alabama in birmingham for new york university in manhattan. They have helped me navigate through the dark and rough seas to dock in a warm harbor. Robert d cerfolio md february, 1927 october 15, 2018. Cerfolio is recognized worldwide as an expert in thoracic surgery and a leader in the field of robotic thoracic surgery in which he specializes in minimally invasive robotic lung cancer and esophageal cancer surgery. Cerfolio, md, mba, as senior vice president and vice dean, chief of hospital. Compare lung surgery death and complication rates for dr. In addition to many original articles and book chapters, dr. Robert cerfolio, cerf to his friends, is a super performer in all aspects of life.
Robert j cerfolio, brian e louie, franca melfi, giulia veronesi, rene razzak. Estimating neoplasia detection rate ndr in patients with barretts. Robert cerfolio says his aha moment came at the bedside of a covid19 patient, who seemed literally to be suffocating to death on his own mucus. Lorraine cerfolios eulogy by husband robert youtube. Mahendra bhandari born 24 december 1945 is a noted indian surgeon who has made substantial contributions to the specialty of urology, medical training, hospital administration, robotic surgery and medical ethics. For his efforts, he was awarded the padma shri by the government of india in 2000.
Funeral home services for robert are being provided by vander plaatvermeulen memorial home. Estes family endowed chair of lung cancer research and full professor chief of thoracic surgery at the university of alabama in birmingham. Robert cerfolio is a thoracic surgeon in new york, ny and is affiliated with nyu langone hospitals. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading super performing at work and at home. Robert j cerfolio affiliates with nyu langone hospitals, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group new york university. As top thoracic surgeon, family man, speaker, author, and athlete, he uses a competitive spirit and drive to serve his teammates to make him the best that he can be.
Robert cerfolio, md, is a thoracic surgery specialist in birmingham, alabama. Robert cerfolio view condolences franklin lakes, new. Cerfolio accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. The book reads quick, i will probably read it again as there are many pearls of wisdom that can always be reinforced. In this recent interview with joel dunning, robert cerfolio discusses his philosophies regarding thoracic surgery and life. Robert james cerfolio is currently professor of surgery and chief of the. Nyu langone welcomes renowned thoracic surgeon as director. He received his medical degree from university of rochester school of medicine and dentistry and has been in practice 29 years.
Robert cerfolio is a thoracic surgeon treating people who have lung cancer and esophageal cancer. My dad was his patience for many years he had bladder cancer and dr kept him going for 15 years and they were good years. James cerfolio has a board certification in general thoracic surgery and is the chief of the division of thoracic surgery at the university of alabama hospital in birmingham. Cerfolio, mdwhose innovations in robotics have led to practicechanging advances in lung cancer surgery in the united states and countries around the worldwill join nyu langone on june 1 as chief of clinical thoracic surgery. In his book, super performing at work and at home, cerfolio takes us all on a journey to become our best. Boardcertified by the american board of surgery and the american board of thoracic surgery, dr.
American society for metabolic and bariatric surgery estimation of metabolic and bariatric. As director of perlmutter cancer center s lung cancer center and chief of clinical thoracic surgery, dr. Cerfolio, a thoracic surgeon, wanted a good view, a washerdryer, an excellent gym and outdoor space all within walking. The athleticism of surgery and life cerfolio, md, mba, robert james on. Published on jan 6, 2018 in the first part of the inspire minidocumentary, dr. Robert j cerfolio, md is a thoracic surgeon cardiothoracic vascular surgeon general practicing in birmingham, al he has not yet shared a personalized biography with. Cerfolio, a worldrenowned cardiothoracic surgeon, says its never too early to think about selfimprovement for the new year and this year. Cerfolio is a professor of surgery and section chief of thoracic surgery in the division of cardiothoracic surgery at uab. Robert cerfolio treats patients who have lung cancer and esophageal cancer and provides surgical treatment to manage abnormalities of the chest outside the heart inspired to pursue medicine by his father, a urologist, dr. Principles that reliably yield success as we enter the years final quarter, dr. This high performance and athletic approach is what dr.
The athleticism of surgery and life kindle edition by cerfolio, robert j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Robert j cerfolio on phone number 205 9344011 for more information and advice or to book an appointment. Cerfolio is author of three books, super performing at work and at home, inspire. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read super performing at work and at home. He attended and graduated from university of rochester school of medicine and dentistry in 1988, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in thoracic surgery.
The athleticism of surgery and life, how to be the goto person in life and why there is usually no such thing as a nowin situation for successminded individuals. Cerfolio from paterson general hospital i was an x ray tech there and work in or with him doing cystoscope. Robert cerfolio, whose innovative work with robotics has led to worldwide advances in thoracic surgery, is the director of the lung cancer center at nyu langones perlmutter cancer center. The athleticism of surgery and life ebook written by robert j.
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