Summary

An international leader in pediatric cardiology, Christopher J. Petit, MD, has particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques to treat valve disease and complex congenital heart disease. Recognized for his clinical innovations, development of specialty programs, and his research accomplishments, Dr. Petit believes that the field of pediatric cardiology advances through collaborative discovery. He has been an active clinician-scientist, working to determine the best treatments for patients with congenital heart disease. Dr. Petit founded and currently serves as President of the Congenital Cardiac Research Collaborative.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 27 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher J. Petit

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher J. Petit has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher J. Petit has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Christopher Petit speak?
Dr. Christopher Petit speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. Christopher Petit's office located?
Dr. Christopher Petit's office is located at 3959 Broadway, New York, NY, 10032.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Petit?
You can find contact information for Dr. Christopher Petit here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Petit affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Petit is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Does Dr. Christopher Petit accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Petit accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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