Cardiology
Julio A. Panza, M.D., FACC, FAHA
Professor of Medicine, NYMC
Director of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center
The Division of Cardiology is the most well-known in the region for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Physicians in the group were pioneers in the use of coronary balloon angioplasty and stenting for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and established the first 24/7 coverage facility for the emergency treatment of acute myocardial infarction for patients in the Hudson Valley Region.
The Division comprises full-time faculty members, representing all areas of cardiology specialization, including cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty and stenting, ultrasound imaging, radionuclide perfusion imaging, stress testing, electrocardiography, electrophysiologic testing, arrhythmia ablation, pacemaker and implantable defibrillator insertion, resynchronization and ventricular assist therapy for heart failure, and acute and chronic care of heart failure patients. Physicians in the Division also have an international reputation for the use of drugs for cardiovascular diseases and for the comprehensive assessments of all cardiac patients, including those with hypertension and lipidemia.
Innovative programs are available for the management of patients with pulmonary hypertension and for adults with congenital heart disease. Additionally, the implantation of percutaneous ventricular assist devices for the treatment of cardiogenic shock and the medical management of patients before and after heart transplantation are well-interpreted by the Division’s renowned heart surgeons.
The Division prides itself on its many academic accomplishments characterized by a strong research arm. The discovery of the cardiac stem cell and the birth of the field of cardiac regeneration began on campus through the work of scientific investigation. The Division participates in many clinical medicine trials of new drugs and devices and Division members are widely published in peer-reviewed literature and textbooks.
Medical Student Education
Third-year medical students have the opportunity to learn more about the care of patients with disorders of the heart by participating in a cardiology elective, which is offered at four of NYMC’s clinical affiliate sites – NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Michael’s Medical Center, and Westchester Medical Center. Fourth-year medical students can further explore the field through a general cardiology elective offered at numerous sites, and an elective in cardiac electrophysiology to expand their knowledge of the care of patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
Cardiology Fellowship
The NYMC Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program at St. Michael’s Medical Center provides an academically and clinically rigorous training program in general cardiology, as well as advanced training in clinical cardiology subspecialties. Located in the heart of Newark's business and educational district, and serving a large and diverse population, the fellowship program contributes and supports the community by giving back through charitable care, community partnerships, improving healthcare access, and contributing to local causes that matter most to our patients and their families.
Program Director: Addi Suleiman, M.D.
Program Coordinator: Tanjaneka Mosley
973-877-5486
The NYMC Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at St. Michael’s Medical Center provides outstanding training in Interventional that deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of structural heart diseases. St. Michael’s serves an urban community with a significant indigent population. Therefore, emphasis is placed on recruiting fellows with aspirations to support the community as attending physicians, as well as during their training.
Program Director: Preet Randhawa, M.D.
Program Coordinator: Tanjaneka Mosley
973-877-5486
NYMC’s major clinical affiliate, Westchester Medical Center, also offers a Fellowship Training Program in Cardiology.
