Dr. Heather Shenkman, MD

Cardiology*FemaleAge 48

Cardiology*

Dr. Heather Shenkman, MD is a cardiologist in Burbank, CA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1999. She specializes in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Heather Shenkman, MD

Lakeside Coummunity Healthcare Medical Group

191 S Buena Vista St Ste 400 Burbank, CA 91505
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Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shenkman is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Shenkman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shenkman specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Shenkman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shenkman

3.6

17 ratings, 7 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roger – Feb 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Crizelda Rodriguez – Apr 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
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Jun 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Varouj Mirzaians in Glendale, CA – Jul 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Joseph Axelson in Sherman Oaks – Jan 20, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Shenkman offers conventional medical treatment for all stages of heart disease and related conditions that often lead to heart disease. She also incorporates a whole-person approach that encourages lifestyle changes including plant-based food choices and regular movement to keep the heart healthy.

biography

Heather Shenkman, MD, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist in practice in Tarzana, California. Originally from the Detroit area, she attended medical school at Albany Medical College and completed her internal medicine residency training at...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Tufts New England Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Shenkman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Lakeside Coummunity Healthcare Medical Group

    Burbank Cardiology191 S Buena Vista St Ste 400 Burbank, CA 91505
    1

    Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center

    Office1510 S Central Ave Glendale, CA 91204
    2

    Heather Shenkman MD

    Office18663 Ventura Blvd Ste 202 Tarzana, CA 91356
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

      18321 Clark St
      Tarzana, CA 91356
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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