Cardiology

Cardiology

The Cardiology Department at Babylon Medical Practice uses state-of-the-art technology, along with over thirty years of experience, to evaluate heart function and diagnose heart disease and disorders.

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Detection, and Treatment

Our Cardiology services span the entire spectrum of patient care, ranging from cardiovascular disease prevention and detection to pharmacologic and interventional treatment. We work closely with the divisions of cardiac and vascular surgery at your hospital, delivering the most innovative and comprehensive care.

BMP can provide electrocardiogram services. An electrocardiogram, or EKG, is a brief recording of the electrical impulses or rhythm of the heart through electrodes placed on your chest, arms, and legs. This allows us to asses and diagnose ischemia and other abnormalities, and can help to identify high risk for a stroke or heart attack.

In the field of Cardiology, Ultrasounds have a wide variety of applications for imaging blood vessels including arteries and veins. Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasounds are typically performed if a clot in the vein is suspected. Lower Extremity Arterial Ultrasounds may be performed in patients with peripheral arterial disease.

Our Cardiology Services Include

Dr. Richard A. Shlofmitz M.D. FACC

DR. RICHARD A. SHLOFMITZ M.D. FACC

Richard A. Shlofmitz, MD, FACC, is Chairman of Cardiology at St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center, where he has practiced since 1987. Performing over 1,000 coronary interventions annually, he has one of the largest volumes of experience in Percutaneous Intervention. He also has the most clinical experience with orbital atherectomy and optical coherence tomography (OCT) world-wide. Dr. Shlofmitz has been one of the largest enrollers for multiple clinical trials, with more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals. Dr. Shlofmitz has worked to advance the field with a focus on Precision PCI. He is a founding co-director of the annual Intravascular Imaging and Coronary Physiology Course.

Specialities: Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology

Links: DR. RICHARD A. SHLOFMITZ M.D. FACC Profile

Medical School – NYU School of Medicine – New York NY

Internship/Residency – North Shore University Hospital – Manhasset NY
Fellowship – Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons – New York NY

Dr. Sergio Sokol

Dr. Sergio Sokol

Dr. Sergio Sokol is s a board-certified Cardiologist “American Board of Cardiology, American Board of Nuclear Cardiology and American Board of Internal Medicine”. He received his medical degree from Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine. With his breadth of knowledge and  diagnostic experience, Dr. Sokol has consulted for hundreds of doctors on the East Coast. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death and deterioration of life in the United States. Dr. Sergio Sokol just recently named Chief of Cardiology at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital of Far Rockaway.

 

Dr. Sokol has been awarded by Castle Connolly as Top Doctor for cardiology for thirteen consecutive years. He is recognized by his peers as one the leading cardiologist in the country and specifically leads the area of Cardiac Imaging. He leads a team of providers and nurse practitioners that provide coverage throughout the New York Metropolitan Region. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Centers and Northwell Health Centers throughout New York. Dr. Sokol provides extremely comprehensive and compassionate care for all his patients.

Links: Dr. Sergio Sokol Profile