511 Results forInterventional Cardiologists in New York

Care Philosophy: I believe health care should be easily accessible, affordable, transparent, patient-centric and well co-ordinated. My job as a cardiologist revolves around patient education, prevention and treatment. My approach to patient care is to figure out what I would want if I was the patient themselves. This helps me to put patient first. I use my knowledge and experience in the context of patients wishes, fears and preferences to come up with the best treatment plan for any individual patient. Thank you for visiting my page. Your feedback helps me to serve you better

Biography: <p>Dr. Jeffrey Bander is a Cardiologist serving the Brooklyn area for more than 10 years. Dr. Bander is experienced in Echo Cardiogram, Exercise Treadmill Test and Eco stress. He is a professional member of the American Heart Association. Started practicing 2004.</p> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION</strong></p> <ul> <li>American Heart Association</li> </ul> <p><strong>HOSPITAL&nbsp; AFFILIATION</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mount Sinai Hospital</li> </ul> <p><strong>FORMS OF PAYMENT</strong></p> <ul> <li>Payments taken through Mt. Sinai Hospital.</li> </ul> <p><strong>INSURANCES ACCEPTED</strong></p> <ul> <li>Aetna</li> <li>Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield</li> <li>Blue Cross Blue Shield</li> <li>Cigna</li> <li>EmblemHealth</li> <li>Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield</li> <li>Empire Plan</li> <li>HealthFirst (NY)</li> <li>Medicare</li> <li>Multiplan PHCS</li> <li>Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)</li> <li>POMCO</li> <li>UnitedHealthcare</li> <li>Wellcare</li> <li>VNS NY Medicare</li> <li>Neighborhood Health Medicaid</li> <li>Metroplus</li> <li>Medicaid</li> <li>Oscar Exchange Magna Care</li> <li>Health Republic Exchange Magna Care</li> <li>Magna Care</li> <li>Choice Care</li> </ul>

Care Philosophy: The art of medicine is always a collective effort - in order for a physician to provide optimal medical care, he or she must be surrounded and supported by the optimal team. Weill Cornell has afforded me the opportunity to work in such an environment and provide the finest of medical care. Moreover, my dual role as provider and educator allows me to train and mentor the brightest of future physicians.

Care Philosophy: It is an exciting time to be a part of Cardiology as advances in technology and therapeutics allow us to provide better care to our patients. As a clinical cardiologist, my goal is to make a positive impact in the cardiovascular health and lives of my patients. In addition to cutting edge technology, I believe that practicing medicine should be individualized, patient centric, and hold true to the ideals of compassion and human dignity.

Care Philosophy: At NOVA Cardiovascular Care, we strive for high quality healthcare and patient satisfaction. We put our efforts to provide meaningful and prompt cardiac care to primary care physicians as well as their patients. Our mission at NOVA Cardiovascular Care has been to utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, procedures and techniques while working closely with primary care doctors and other specialists to treat the patient as a whole.

Care Philosophy: My professional focus is equally directed on the direct care of patients intimately combined with teaching Fellows diagnostic and interventional therapeutic cardiac procedures in the catheterization laboratory. I consider it a significant privilege to work side by side with so many other experts in the provision of excellent health care. In particular Faculty status at Cornell provides me with the time and opportunity to practice the discipline of cardiac catheterization in the most professional manner. I greatly enjoy the responsibility of teaching Fellows the skills and importance of the catheterization laboratory. Combining this with an interest in clinically based outcomes type research completes my busy schedule.

Care Philosophy: COMMITTED to EXCELLENCE in CARDIOVASCULAR CARE North Suffolk Cardiology is a practice of Stony Brook Community Medical, PC. We're experts in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart and vascular disorders. As the largest, adult cardiology practice on the North Shore of Long Island, we have the ability to address a much more extensive range of your cardiac and vascular needs and provide more options for your care than most practices … often at a moment's notice. Our patients and their families appreciate this and know that they will always be actively involved in decisions about their cardiovascular health.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Lewitton is originally from South Africa but grew up in Kansas City. He first moved to Austin in 1991 to attend college at the University of Texas. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Honors from UT in 1995, and then moved to Dallas where he attended medical school at the Univerity of Texas Southwestern Medical School. After medical school, Dr. Lewitton completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas before moving to New York City for further training. While in New York, Dr. Lewitton completed his General Cardiology Fellowship at New York University where he served as Chief Fellow before going to Weill Cornell Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hosptial for futher training in Interventional Cardiology and the percutaneous treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease.During Fellowship, Dr. Lewitton was extensively involved in basic science research exploring gap junction molecules and their role in the molecular mechanism responsible for arrhythmias. He also pursued clinical research comparing intravascular ultrasound to computed tomography (CT) in the measurement of coronary plaque burden and complications of peripheral vascular disease. His research has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals.

Care Philosophy: I believe that each patient is a complex individual with his/her own unique biopsychosocial components. What this really means is that I care about how you feel, how you want to be treated, how you live, and how life has affected you. I don't just treat your disease I treat the complete you. Unlike, most modern days physicians, I do spend a reasonable amount of time with my patients and address all of their concerns. But of course, if you are in a hurry and just want me to be quick and simple, I can do that too!

Care Philosophy: I am focused on integrating new technology and innovation into my clinical practice, and I am trained in the most current, cutting edge procedures. I believe that these new innovations minimize pain for the patient, while giving them the best possible surgical outcome and cosmetic result. After being trained in multiple disciplines, I am able to combine strategies to create a personalized treatment for each individual patient.

Care Philosophy: NY Heart & Vascular Care! Our practice strives in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart and vascular disorders. We provide high quality, state of the art, comprehensive cardiovascular care to our patients, their families and the community, within a compassionate and service-oriented environment.

Care Philosophy: For me, it is a distinct privilege to practice at the forefront of innovative medicine at Weill Cornell in the community in which I reside. My practice in Lower Manhattan is special to me because the very people I care for are the same people I interact with on a regular basis, whether it's at the local coffee shop, the neighborhood park, or the grocery store. I am fortunate to be able to give back to my local community in that way, while at the same time engaging in clinical research at Weill Cornell that focuses on developing new therapies to improve the quality and duration of the patients we serve.

Biography: Dr. S. Chiu Wong is a Professor of Medicine of the Greenberg Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is the Director of Cardiac Catheterization laboratories at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Wong graduated Summa Cum Laude from Columbia College in May 1980 and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in May 1984. Following his medical internship, residency, and clinical cardiology training at St. Luke''s/Roosevelt Medical Center in New York City, he spent one additional stent fellowship year in 1991 under the tutorage of Dr. Richard Schatz at Scripps''s Clinic and Research Foundation in La Jolla, California. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.After his medical training, Dr. Wong joined the Cardiology Research Foundation at the Washington Hospital in 1992 and was appointed as Director of Coronary Stent Program in 1993. In 1995, Dr. Wong spearheaded a new cardiac catheterization program at the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens where he assumed the directorship of coronary interventions. In October 1999, Dr. Wong was recruited to the New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell Campus as Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories.Dr. Wong has published extensively in the field of interventional cardiology with special focus on new device angioplasty, saphenous vein graft intervention, cardiogenic shock, and drug eluting stent. His current clinical research interests include novel drug eluting stent designs, access site and PFO closure devices, percutaneous valve repair, and application of stem cell technology in the treatment of myocardial ischemia. In the past five years, Dr. Wong and his colleagues had participated in multiple US pivotal trials that led to the FDA approval of both drug eluting stents for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive coronary artery disease. Dr. Wong has recently served as the national principal investigation in the ECLIPSE trial which evaluated the safety and efficacy of an extra-vascular bio-degradable access site closure device in patients undergoing coronary or peripheral diagnostic/interventional procedures compare to the standard treatment of manual compression.Other exciting areas of ongoing research include percutaneous treatment valvular disease states including mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis, assessment of novel pharmacologic agents to enhance safety of angioplasty procedures.His clinical research activities have been published in Journal of American College of Cardiology, American Journal of Cardiology, American heart Journal and he has presented his findings at numerous national and international meetings including American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, Transcatheter Therapeutics, Summer in Seattle, Taiwan Society of Cardiology and Asia Pacific Cardiology Congress. He is recruited to serve as member of the Scientific Advisory Board of multiple major US medical device companies.

Biography: <p>I was always fascinated by the sciences. As a biochemistry major in college, I debated pursuing a career in research in the field of monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of cancer or pursuing a career in medicine. After many hours in the laboratory, I realized that it lacked a significant component that I was searching for&mdash;the human component.&nbsp;It was at that time I decided to pursue a career in medicine. It was the best of all worlds in that it required the integration of science and the compassion of treating patients.</p> <p>During medical school and my early training as an intern, I developed a deep interest in cardiology. I felt it was a field with great scientific advancements and a field that I could make a significant difference in patients' lives. While completing my fellowship, I developed a passion for interventional cardiology, as progress in the field was expanding exponentially.</p> <p>With more than 20 years of experience in my field, I have seen the development of stents, drug eluting stents, rotational atherectomy, and noninvasive ways to structural heart disease. This new frontier of treating valvular heart disease has become a passion of mine. With the advent of TAVR to the expectations of treating the Mitral Valve with TMVR, we are at the forefront of treating valvular heart disease.</p> <p>Currently, I treat patients for all aspects of cardiovascular disease in my office. My specialty is interventional cardiology which encompasses the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular and structural heart disease.</p> <p>The procedures I perform include coronary angiography and coronary interventions with drug eluting stents, atherectomy, and thrombectomy. I perform all imaging modalities including intravascular ultrasound and OCT. I also perform high risk coronary interventions, which is one of my passions.&nbsp;I perform the procedures with hemodynamic support, including intra-aortic balloon pump and impella support.</p> <p>My other expertise is in the treatment of valvular heart disease. As Medical Director of the Transcatheter Valve Program at NYU Winthrop, I treat the aortic valve with transcatheter Aortic valve replacement. We are involved in many research protocols for the treatment of various conditions. For instance, the mitral valve is treated with transcatheter mitral repair (mitral clip) and I am currently involved in the pivotal trial for transcatheter mitral valve replacement for the medtronic intrepid valve.</p> <p>At NYU Winthrop, we are one of the most experienced teams in the country and have excellent outcomes. We have a well-organized team that will walk our patients through the entire process. We have nurse co-ordinators/navigators that are in continuous contact with the patient and who make sure that all tests are performed in a timely manner. They will answer any questions the patient and family may have.&nbsp;Our PAs are always available for any clinical questions and concerns as well. There is also an entire scheduling team that will schedule the tests needed to be performed at the time of their visit to the office. I personally make myself available for any questions throughout the treatment process.</p> <p>As a part of NYU Winthrop, our philosophy is to treat the patient and the family with respect, compassion and as if they were our family members. We keep our patients informed of all their options, explaining all alternatives of therapy and the risks associated with them. &nbsp;</p>

Care Philosophy: I aim to establish a good relationship with my patients so that we can work together productively to address their medical concerns.

Care Philosophy: Interventional Cardiologist

Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide cutting edge patient care with integrity and compassion.

Biography: Christopher Irobunda, MD, is an Associate Professor at CUMC and an interventionalist. He is also Vice Chair of the Faculty Development focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within the Department of Medicine. He trained as a general and interventional cardiologist. Dr. Irobunda has been a full-time faculty since 2003. He obtained his MD/PhD in the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. His PhD was in Molecular Pharmacology, specifically on the cyclic Adenosine MonoPhosphate/beta-adrenergic signal transduction system. He subsequently completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at New York University Medical Center, followed by his General and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship here at Columbia University Medical Center. After completing his medical training and research study, he shifted his concentration to patient care and the education of aspiring young physicians. Dr. Irobunda is ardently dedicated to uncompromised patient care and teaching. His primary focus is individualized patient care and patient advocacy. Given his training as a medical scientist, it is hardly surprising that he is a keen diagnostician. He has a penchant for complex cardiac issues and other medical problems that can sometimes mask or aggravate the cardiac disease. His aptitude for unraveling these medical conundrums has led to medical diagnoses for patients who have come to him for second and even third opinions. However, above all else, his true genius is his ability to relate to his patients with intelligence, curiosity, patience, compassion, and humor. His ability to waylay even the most apprehensive of patients with his aura of reassurance and understanding has garnered him a continually growing medical practice. Again and again, individuals will refer family members and friends because of the empathy and level of care constantly provided. Indeed, his unceasing diligence has led him to become a physician member of Columbia University Medical Centers Patient Facilitated Services, an organization directed at patient satisfaction and outreach. Dr. Irobunda has also been the primary cardiologist for patients undergoing liver transplant evaluations at New York Presbyterian since 2004. When not in his private practice, he takes great pleasure in helping train the new influx of physicians in the only ethical way to practice medicine—patient-centered care. Dr. Irobunda has been a Supervisor and Attending Faculty for the Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine for First Year Medical Students at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons since 2011, a program that endeavors to instill exceptional patient-doctor communication and trust. He encourages future medical practitioners to listen to the patient and learn to interpret and analyze the information being imported; to realize that the seemingly insignificant details sometimes lead to the culprit of an individual''s illness. He has been a lecturer with International Postgraduate Organization for Knowledgetransfer, Research, and Teaching Excellent Students (IPOKRaTES) in Europe. IPOKRaTES offers opportunities for physicians from a plethora of countries to observe and gain instruction regarding differing methods in patient care practices. Since the summer of 2012, Dr. Irobunda has become involved in New York Presbyterian Hospital''s Lange Youth Program, which seeks to prepare and enumerate the rigors of medical school for high school students. Dr. Irobunda is active in numerous community outreach organizations-Abyssian Baptist Church (NY), JP Morgan Chase Employee Education Program, Riverside Church Seniors, and Sister to Sister: The Women''s Heart Health Foundation, to name a few. He seeks to educate the public on cardiovascular issues and ways to make everyday lifestyle modifications to help reduce these risks. In addition to being an interventional cardiologist who can perform angioplasties and stent placements, he emphasizes the prevention and treatment of heart disease through diet, exercise, and medical therapy.

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Care Philosophy: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine DPM 2008 2012 SUNY Binghamton Bachelor of Science 2001 2005 Commack High School 1997 2001

Biography: <p>I pursued a career in medicine to combine my passion for science with my desire to work with people. Cardiology was most appealing because it allowed me the ability to both work with the acutely ill and combine cognitive skills with procedural based diagnostic and treatment modalities.</p> <p>For over 35 years, my team and I have provided high-quality and compassionate care to our local communities. We are highly regarded by colleagues and out patient referrals from both physicians and patients'' family members and friends comprise a large part of our practice growth.</p> <p>I emphasize joint decision making with patients and families, tailoring treatments to each patient''s wishes and goals. I also believe in working with families to ensure patients are comfortable with their treatment plan.</p> <p>I am a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and a member of the American Medical Association.</p>

Biography: Megha Prasad, MD, MS, is an interventional cardiologist and the Director of the Cardiorenal Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California and a Master''s in Clinical Research and Translational Science from Mayo Clinic Rochester.Dr. Prasad completed her internal medicine and cardiology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and her interventional cardiology training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. She further honed her skills with advanced training in Complex and High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Columbia.As an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dr. Prasad focuses on coronary physiology and imaging, particularly in women''s cardiovascular health. She sees patients at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in Washington Heights, actively contributing to patient care, research, and education.

Biography: <p>My love of science, coupled with my caring and nurturing disposition, made a career in medicine a natural choice. I fell in love with cardiology specifically because of the constant influx of exciting innovations that are able to immediately impact people's lives. Education has always been a top priority for my family, and as a physician, I am excited to have a career that allows me to continuously learn and improve the lives of my patients.&nbsp;</p> <p>I treat a variety of cardiac problems ranging from hypertension to acute heart attacks. I also specialize in interventional procedures involving coronary artery disease including coronary angiography and complex coronary interventions.</p> <p>I treat patients as people first, being sure to take the time to learn about their families and personal lives which frequently play a role in their progress. My personal motto is, ``If it's not broken don't fix it.``&nbsp; I emphasize preventive care and only intervene when there is a significant problem.</p> <p>I am board certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology.</p>

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.