Browns Mills, NJ – Geurys Rojas-Marte, MD was appointed the new Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Dr. Rojas-Marte started at Deborah in June and brings with him a wealth of expertise from his most recent role as Director of the Heart Failure program at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital. He also served as faculty in the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology program at Northwell North Shore University Hospital.

“I look forward to leading Deborah’s Advanced Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension services, ensuring patients in the region have access to cutting-edge treatment options close to home,” said Dr. Rojas-Marte.

Board-certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Echocardiography and Internal Medicine, Dr. Rojas-Marte earned his Doctor of Medicine magna cum laude from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. He completed his Cardiology fellowship at Rutgers University where he also served as Chief Academic Fellow and went on to pursue an Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant fellowship at the University of Florida.

With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Rojas-Marte has been at the forefront of managing complex cardiac cases involving mechanical circulatory support, cardiac amyloidosis and cardiogenic shock.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Rojas-Marte is known for his compassionate approach to patient care and his commitment to medical education and innovation. He has delivered numerous lectures and presentations at national and international conferences and has been recognized with several honors including the Northwell Health President’s Award Finalist (2023) and multiple "Super Doctors Rising Star" awards.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rojas-Marte to Deborah,” said Justin Szawlewicz, MD, Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. “His clinical acumen, leadership in advanced heart failure and dedication to patient-centered care align perfectly with our mission to provide world-class cardiovascular care.”

Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey, is a teaching hospital in the prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of heart, lung and vascular diseases. Founded in 1922, Deborah has treated more than 2.3 million hearts from every corner of the United States and 87 countries. From performing the first adult and pediatric open-heart surgeries in New Jersey, to one of the highest-volume left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) implant programs in the nation, Deborah is consistently recognized as a leader overall and in patient care from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey for patient satisfaction; holds a top-tier Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating which places Deborah among the best cardiac surgery programs in North America; and is rated High Performing in five specialties, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, COPD and TAVR by U.S. News & World Report. Deborah is an Alliance member of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.

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