Our clients who enroll in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) know that they need to be on medicaid in order to qualify for the program.
In order to help you make a more informed decision regarding your health, we put together this guide of the 10 Best Cardiologists in NYC Who Accept Medicaid
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A closer look at Cardiologists
Cardiology is the study of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels otherwise known as the circulatory system. Cardiologists are internal medicine doctors who treat diseases and disorders that impact the circulatory system. Cardiologists do not do the same thing as cardiac surgeons. They do not perform surgery. Rather, cardiac surgeons perform open heart surgery and cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases non-surgically that affect the cardiovascular system.
Cardiologists may perform tests such as cardiac catheterizations or they may put in pacemakers, but every cardiologist is different. As specialists, cardiologists often focus intensively on certain areas of their field. For example, in order to do a cardiac catheterization, a cardiologist must go through special training in this technique. And some cardiologists specialize in diagnostics or the interpretation of ECGs or Echocardiograms. Most cardiologists can perform specialized skills such as exercise testing or cholesterol management however.
Cardiologists consult with the other doctors on a patient’s care team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that takes the patient’s other diseases and disorders into consideration. In order to see a cardiologist, patients must generally be referred by another doctor. Usually, patients are referred to cardiologists by a general practitioner. The cardiologists chosen by the general practitioner will likely have special skills that are especially relevant to the patient’s presenting issues. The cardiologist may, in turn, refer patients to other specialists depending on the patient’s diagnosis.
What does a cardiologist do?
Cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases using a variety of techniques and technologies. They may perform tests such as an ECG, X-ray, or blood test or perform procedures such as heart catheterizations, pacemaker placement, or angioplasty. They attempt to identify and then treat diseases that not only affect the heart, but the circulatory system as a whole, including the blood vessels (arteries and veins).
A typical exam by a cardiologist is likely to include checking your blood pressure, heart and lung sounds, weight, and blood pressure. After a patient is given a diagnosis, the doctor may prescribe medication, surgery, or lifestyle changes to treat the problem.
How are cardiologists trained?
Cardiologists follow different educational paths on their way to becoming specialists, but all of them must go through four years of medical school followed by three years of specialized training in internal medicine. Then, they go through an additional three years or more in specialized training to become cardiologists. Board certified cardiologists are doctors who have completed the requisite 10 years of clinical and educational preparation to pass a 2-day exam administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
When are patients referred to a cardiologist?
A general practitioner may refer a patient to a cardiologist when a patient has a significant heart condition or issues related to blood circulation. The following signs and symptoms may be indicative of a cardiovascular problem:
● Chest pains
● Shortness of breath
● Dizziness
● Heart murmurs on an ECG
The cardiologist will consider these symptoms and recommend additional tests to arrive at a final diagnosis. Then, he or she will advise the patient on treatment options and lifestyle changes to enhance heart health.
What to expect at your cardiology appointment:
Cardiologists regularly perform tests to determine the best treatment approach for patients. Below are some of the most common tests performed by cardiologists:
● Exercise or Stress Test
Exercise tests are done to determine the health of the heart and its performance levels and limitations during stress.
● Echocardiogram
An Echocardiogram or ECG is a test that’s done to to study the sounds the heart makes to better understand its structure and function.
● Ambulatory Test
This test allows the doctor to look more closely at the heart’s rhythms to identify any abnormal activity.
● Cardiac Catheterization
This is a test that allows the doctor to take pictures and then look directly at the heart to see if it is working properly, to check the electrical system of the heart muscle, and to remove any blockages. Some cardiologists do not perform catheterizations.
What does FACC mean?
The designation “FACC” means “Fellow of the American College of Cardiology”. Physicians who are elected to complete a fellowship (based on their excellent credentials or achievements or some other important contribution to cardiovascular medicine) get to put these letters behind their name to alert patients to their special competence and commitment to excellence.
Doctors who carry the FACC designation behind their name have pledged cooperation and loyalty to the attainment of the ideals professed by the college where they do their fellowship. The most important of these ideals is always to promote a high level of excellence in the field of cardiology.
Below are the top 10 cardiologists in NYC who accept medicaid:
1. Dr. Mark Seldon, MD, FACC (5 Stars)
Dr. Mark Seldon is a New York City cardiologist with over 21 years of experience. He is well-known for his attentive and thorough bed-side manner. He makes sure his patients understand the procedures and treatments he prescribes. According to reviews, his patients appreciate his patience in answering their questions. He strives to provide top-notch care to each and every one of his patients. He provides a range of different tests and treatments at his clinic from catheterization to exercise stress tests and echocardiograms. He also does peripheral duplex scanning and event monitoring and he published research on “Serious Arrhythmias During Pregnancy”. He regularly provides treatment for the following cardiovascular diseases and disorders:
● Hypertension
● Fainting and dizziness
● Chest pain
● Congenital heart disease
Dr. Seldon attended the following educational institutions to get his licensure in medicine:
● Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine
● New York University (Residency Training)
● Montefiore Medical Center (Fellowship)
Dr. Seldon is board certified by the American board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and he is a member of the American College of Cardiology as well. He works at NYU Langone Health at the following address:
345 East 37th Street, Suite 314
New York, NY 10016
212-367-8000
2. Dr. Anna Kezerashvili, MD (5 Stars)
Dr. Kezerashvili speaks 3 languages fluently (English, Russian, and Spanish) and she comes highly recommended by patients as a singularly dedicated and caring doctor who serves the Bronx community as well as New York City. She recognizes each patient’s unique health situation and adapts her treatments and consultation sessions to accommodate each patient’s individual needs and concerns. She has been in practice for about 15 years and she attended the following medical institutions to get her license to practice medicine:
● State University of New York, Stony Brook (Bachelor’s Degree)
● Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Medical Degree, with Honors)
● Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Residency in Internal Medicine)
● Winthrop-University Hospital (Fellowship)
She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine as an internal medicine and cardiovascular disease specialist and she is also a member of the following organizations:
● American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
● American College of Cardiology
● American Medical Association
● Society for Vascular Ultrasound
There are few doctors who have made as many outstanding contributions to medicine as Dr. Kezerashvili. She has published a number of studies and given several scientific presentations. She has special skills as a Registered Physician for Vascular Interpretations (RPVI), which means that she is an expert at diagnosing and treating vascular problems including aortic aneurysms, varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and peripheral artery disease.
Dr. Kezerashvili practices at Kezmed Medical PC at the following address:
1963 Williamsbridge Rd.
Bronx, NY 10461
646-216-1270
3. Dr. Vladimir Fridman, MD, FACC, FSCAI (5 Stars)
Dr. Vladimir Fridman is an internist and a cardiologist who works at Be Well Primary Health Care Center in Brooklyn, NY and at other facilities in New York City as well. He has been in practice for over 10 years. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. Though his Google reviews are outstanding, some patients have complained that Dr. Fridman’s staff is disorganized. Other patients say that he is extremely kind and attentive however. He has a number of excellent reviews on various web sites. He specializes in both clinical cardiology and electrophysiology.
Dr. Fridman attended the following institutions of higher education to get licensed to practice medicine:
● Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Medical Degree)
● New York University Elaine A. And Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center (Residency in Internal Medicine)
● Beth Israel Medical Center (Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases)
Dr. Fridman can perform head and neck ultrasound at his practice and he specializes in treating the following cardiovascular disorders:
● Arrhythmia
● Stroke
● Hypertension
● Atherosclerosis
● Heart Failure
● Acute Coronary Syndrome
● High Cholesterol
● Heart Attack
● Blot Clot
● Unstable Angina
● Heart Block
● Other Heart Diseases
Dr. Fridman practices at the following address:
Maimonides Health Center
953 49th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-283-7821
4. Dr. Barry Bellovin, MD (5 Stars)
Dr. Barry Bellovin is well-known with his patients for avoiding invasive testing and focusing on preventive cardiology whenever possible. He has over 42 years of experience in medicine. He is able to administer most tests in his office during the initial visit, a big perk for patients who are eager to receive treatment and find better health. Patients who are in need of a stress test are an exception, however. In these cases, Dr. Bellovin first schedules an initial consultation. Regular treadmill testing can be done in his office. Nuclear stress tests must be conducted at an outside facility. Dr. Bellovin refers patients in need of angiography or other types of invasive tests to cardiology specialists located at North Shore Hospital in Manhasset.
Dr. Bellovin attended the following institutions of higher learning to get his licensure in medicine:
● Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts (Bachelor’s Degree – Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa)
● University of Pennsylvania (Medical Degree)
● Kings County-Downstate Medical Center (Residency)
● Kings County-Downstate Medical Center (Internship)
● Kings County-Downstate Medical Center (Chief Resident – supervised the training of other interns and residents during this time)
● Bellevue Hospital- New York University Medical Center (Cardiology Training)
Dr. Bellovin is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine and he is also a member of the Queens County Medical Society. He currently works as a Senior Assistant Attending at the North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset but his main practice is located at the following address:
Bay Terrace Medical
23-35 Bell Blvd, #51
Bayside, NY 11360
718-229-2121
5. Dr. Omid Kohani (4.8 Stars)
Dr. Kohani supervises the goings-on at NY Premier Cardiology. He has been providing comprehensive outpatient cardiac diagnosis and treatment at this practice for nearly 2 decades with a high-quality evidence-based approach to care using sophisticated diagnostic technologies. He’s well-known for his comprehensive intake interviews and physical exams. Dr. Kohani offers in-patient services at the Long Island Jewish Hospital and North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset.
Dr. Kohani received his education from the following institutions:
● Queen’s College (Bachelor’s Degree in anthropology)
● Downstate Medical School (Medical Degree)
● Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center (Residency)
● Beth Israel Medical Center NYC (Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease)
● Beth Israel Medical Center NYC (Chief Fellow)
Dr. Kohani is board certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medical in cardiovascular disease. He is board certified by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and of the American Society of Echocardiology. He completed special training in Cardiac Tomography Angiography (Cardiac CT). He specializes in providing the following areas:
● Preventive Cardiology
● Diagnostic Cardiology
● Women’s Heart Disease Assessment and Treatment
● Cardiac Risk Assessment and Modification
● Heart Failure
● Valvular Heart Disease
● Angina
● Coronary Artery Disease
● Hypertension
● Lipid Management
● Arrhythmia
● Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Dr. Kohani works as Assistant Clinical Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine. He offers out-patient services in affiliated hospital settings and at the following address:
935 Northern Blvd, Suite 104
Great Neck, NY 11021
516-466-7800
6. Dr. Jeff Bander, MD (4.2 Stars)
Dr. Jeff Bander is an associate professor of cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He has over 16 years of experience in his field specializing in interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Disease. He received his medical education from the following institutions:
● Harvard University (Medical Degree, 2004)
● New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center (2007, Internal Medicine Residency)
● Mount Sinai Hospital (Cardiology Fellowship)
● Mount Sinai Hospital (Interventional Cardiology Fellowship)
Dr. Bander is board certified as a cardiologist and he is a member of the American Heart Association. He has received special awards for his leadership in the AHA Fellows Society and he also works as a researcher at Mount Sinai Medical Center. His clinical focus is on the following:
● Holter Monitor
● Echocardiogram
● Coronary Angiography
● Chest Pain
● Cardiac Catheterization
Dr. Bander works in several locations throughout the city. His clinics can be contacted through the following address and phone numbers:
The Lauder Family Cardiovascular Ambulatory Center
1190 5th Ave
New York, NY 10129
212-427-1540
Offsite Office
901 Franklin Avenue
New York, NY 1125
212-381-0918
Offsite Office
214 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-218-8357
7. Dr. Vinod Patel, MD, FACC, FSCAI (4.4 Stars)
Dr. Vinod Patel has over 7 years experience as a cardiology and internal medicine doctor in Brooklyn, NY. He speaks four languages fluently (English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu). His patients regard him as compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. He provides echocardiograms to patients in-house and has patents on cutting-edge medical devices, including a mechanical pump that treats patients with refractory congestive heart failure. He has co-authored more than 25 different studies.
Dr. Patel is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has professional memberships in the following organizations:
● American College of Cardiology
● American Society of Echocardiography
● The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Dr. Patel has a strong reputation as a thorough and professional doctor who truly cares about his patients. His staff is also reportedly very friendly and organized.
He has received the following awards:
● Outstanding Resident Doctor of the Year 2002-2003
● Outstanding Resident Doctor of the Year 2003-2004
Dr. Patel attended the following institutions of higher education:
● Saurastra University / MP Shah Medical College (Medical Degree)
● Loyola University Chicago Resurrection Hospitals (Residency in Internal Medicine)
● Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Interventional Cardiology Fellowship)
Dr. Patel’s clinical focus is on the following:
● Cardiovascular Disease
● Interventional Cardiology
● Cardiology Imaging
● Nuclear Studies
● Echocardiograms
● New medical devices and technologies
Dr. Patel’s clinic is located at the following address:
370 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-788-1688
8. Dr. Rose-Marie Carrera, MD (4 Stars)
Dr. Rose-Marie Carrera is rated as one of the warmest and most compassionate cardiologists in New York City. She devotes herself to extending the longevity of her patient’s lives by enhancing their health. She aims to develop long-lasting relationships with each of them and her patients report that she takes extra time to really understand each patient’s unique symptoms so that she can give them a precise diagnosis. She speaks both Spanish and English and has been in practice for over 11 years.
Dr. Carrera attended the following educational institutions to get her licensure to practice medicine:
● Columbia University (Bachelor’s Degree)
● State University of New York
● Upstate Medical University (Medical Degree)
● Beth Israel Medical Center (Residency in Internal Medicine)
● Beth Israel Medical Center (Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease)
Dr. Carrera is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and she is also a member of the following organizations:
● American College of Cardiology
● American College of Physicians
● American Heart Association
Dr. Carrera works at the Heart Medical, PLLC Clinic, but she is also affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center – Petrie Division. Below is the address where she can contacted:
Heart Medical, PLLC
1833 East 13th Street, 1B
Brooklyn, NY 11229
719336-4806
9. Dr. Salvatore Cavaleri, MD (3 Stars)
Dr. Salvatore Cavaleri is a highly experienced cardiologist with over 10 years of experience and a reputation for dependability. He uses high-tech instruments to develop a precise diagnosis and treatment plan. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and currently works as the attending cardiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. He was educated in the following institutions:
● New York University (Medical Degree)
● Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Fellowship)
● New York University (Residency in Internal Medicine)
● New York University (Internship in Internal Medicine)
Dr. Cavaleri speaks three languages (English, Spanish, and Italian) and he provides state-of-the-art treatments at his clinic so that he can make the most accurate diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan. His patients should expect to do visits with him before receiving a diagnosis and treatment plan. During the first visit, the attending physician will do an initial evaluation including diagnostic tests such as blood work, ECG, Ultrasound Echocardiogram, Vascular and General Ultrasound Studies, Event Monitor, and more to gather sufficient data to create a thorough treatment plan.
During the second visit, Dr. Cavaleri evaluates the data and diagnostics to create a treatment plan. In some cases, he may perform a “STAT”/”Wet” or immediate reading of the test results. He has special expertise working with the following diseases and disorders:
● Arrhythmia
● Preventive cardiology
● Atrial fibrillation
● Congestive Heart Failure
● Surgery prep
Dr. Cavaleri’s clinic is currently located at the following address:
14 Street Medical Arts Center
110 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011
212-263-7751
10. Dr. Aaron Berger, MD (2.9 Stars)
Dr. Aaron Berger a detail-oriented cardiologist with over 22 years of experience in medicine. He prides himself on at obtaining accurate results from tests and conducting need assessments that lead to an appropriate treatment plan. He takes the time to educate his patients about their health problems so that they can take better care of themselves. His hope is that by making patients more aware of their health issues and by providing them with education about how to care for themselves, that they’ll live longer, healthier lives. His clinical focus is on the following:
● Chest Pain
● ECGs / EKGs
● Holter Monitors
● Annual Physical
Dr. Berger is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and he attended the following educational institutions to get his license to practice medicine:
● SUNY-Downstate (Medical Degree)
● Beth Israel Medical Center (Residency in Internal Medicine)
● SUNY-Downstate (Fellowship in Cardiology)
● SUNY-Downstate (Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Dr. Berger’s practice is located at the following address:
Mount Sinai
1203 Avenue J
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-252-5800
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