University Hospital (UH) 150 Bergen Street Room F102 Newark, NJ 07101 Phone: (973) 972-6295 Fax: (973) 972-3510
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Medical Expertise
Adult Cardiac: Aortic Surgery, High Risk Coronary Bypass, Complex Valve Surgery
Minimally Invasive Robotic/Thoracic
Cardiothoracic Critical Care
Electrophysiology Surgery
Hospital Affiliation
University Hospital, Newark Trinitas Regional Medical Center (RWJBarnabas Health) Clara Maass Medical Center
Insurance Participation
Insurance Participation: with Provider Number (where applicable) The information below is subject to change and should not be relied upon until after
it is verified with the insurance company. In addition, psychiatric providers should
be contacted directly for information on their participation with managed care and
insurance companies.
Huzaifa Shakir, MD is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Head of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Shakir completed his undergraduate studies with distinction as Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude in Boston University School of Medicine's seven-year accelerated BA/MD program. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Huzaifa Shakir is honored to be voted as one of New Jersey's Top Doctors for many years. Noteworthy, he and his team have worked hard to maintain a risk-adjusted CABG mortality rate well below the New Jersey State average for several years (as published in NJ Department of Health Report). Broadly trained, with a depth of expertise in cardiac and thoracic surgery, Dr. Shakir's skills and interests include: coronary artery bypass grafting, complex aortic/mitral valve surgery, electrophysiology surgery, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Dr. Shakir has double board certification (ABS, ABTS). He is actively involved in the teaching of medical students and residents and manages a robust cardiothoracic program at multiple Northern New Jersey hospital locations.
Education
MD, 1999, Boston University School of Medicine, Seven Year Accelerated BA/MD Program
Licensure & Certification
Medical Licensure New Jersey
Certification American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
