The American Heart Association is pleased to announce that Scott L. Schubach, MD, is the Chairman of the Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery at Winthrop University hospital will be the honored at the 52nd Annual Long Island Heart Ball. In his role as Honoree, he will assist in raising support and creating awareness about heart disease and stroke as it pertains to the Long Island community. The 52nd Heart Ball will take place on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage Restoration Village.
Three years ago, Dr. Schubach was asked to join the Board of the American Heart Association and now is Vice President of the Long Island Chapter. He is proud to be a part on one the most productive AHA boards in the country.
A Long Island native, Dr. Schubach grew up in Long Beach, NY. After graduating Long Beach High School, he attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, graduating Cum Laude. He then attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX graduating with honors and becoming a member of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the honorary medical society.
Dr. Schubach is Board Certified in General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Critical Care. Dr. Schubach is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology and American College of Chest Physicians. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at The State University at Stony Brook School of Medicine. Dr. Schubach plays in integral role in the Academic Programs at Winthrop, as Winthrop is a Clinical Campus and the major Academic Affiliate with the Stony Brook School of Medicine.
Dr. Schubach lives in Old Brookville on Long Island with his family.
Tickets are $500. Cocktail Hour starts at 7:00 p.m. For more information, tickets or for sponsorship opportunities, visit http://nassaucountyheartball.heart.org or call 516-450-9129