NY Cardiothoracic Group, PLLC Westchester Medical Center Valhalla, NY 10595 914 493-8793 Frequently Asked Questions I've been told by my doctor that I need heart surgery. How can I be seen by the heart surgeons at the New York Cardiothoracic Group? What types of surgery are performed by the heart surgeons of the New York Cardiothoracic Group? Where and when can I speak with a physician about my condition? What should I do to prepare for my consultation? What can I expect from my consultation? What happens after my consultation? What type of presurgical testing will I need? What happens on the day of surgery? What can my family do while I am in surgery? What can I expect after surgery? When will I be discharged from the hospital?