Michael Lalonde

Michael LaLonde, MHA, PA-C, is a highly experienced healthcare professional currently serving as the Director of the Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center since August 2023. Concurrently, Michael holds the position of Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine, contributing to cardiac surgery education since September 2017. Additionally, Michael is a Board Member of SAYge Link, an organization dedicated to women's social support. As of September 2023, Michael also serves as an Editor for the Journal of the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Health Care Administration from the University of New Haven, a Bachelor’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Long Island University, and an A.S. in Biology, complemented by a certificate in Surgical Technology. Previous roles encompass significant positions in cardiac surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital and Hartford Hospital, spanning over two decades of dedicated healthcare service.