Recognition


NYU Grossman School of Medicine


2022Recipient of the prestigious “Solomon A. Berson Medical Alumni Achievement” Award in recognition of major accomplishments in advancing healthcare

Stanford University


2016Created Simon H. Stertzer, MD Professorship of Cardiovascular Medicine and Radiology, currently occupied by Dr. Joseph Wu, Director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute

Colegio Argentino De Cardioangiologos Intervacionistas, Buenos Aires


2003“Miembro Titular Honorario” conferred by Colegio Argentino De Cardioangiologos Intervacionistas, Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina

Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires


2001“Profesor Honorario” conferred by Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina

University Institute of Health Sciences of the H.A. Barcelo Foundation


1999“Doctor Honoris Causa” conferred by University Institute of Health Sciences of the H.A. Barcelo Foundation, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Stanford University Medical Center


1998Commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the first angioplasty performed in the United States and in recognition of two decades of outstanding leadership in research, teaching, and patient care

Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, Ignacio Chavez, Mexico City


1996Invited Faculty

Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon, Madrid Spain


1995Guest Faculty, Cardiology Department

Malaysia


1994Title of “Dato” conferred by the King of Malaysia

Sociedad Argentina de Cardiologia


1990Elected Member

Emory University School of Medicine


1983Invited Faculty, Department of Medicine

Knights of Malta


1983Investiture, Knight Commander

1974Investiture, Knight

New York University


1961Founders Day Award