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The 20 Best Heart Failure Doctors near Summit, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 592 doctor with experience in Heart Failure near Summit, NJ. Of these, 506 are Experienced, 72 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    David E. Powell
    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Powell is a Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Powell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael Weinrauch
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Advanced in Heart Failure

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Weinrauch is a Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Weinrauch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Weinrauch is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael S. Lux
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Advanced in Heart Failure

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Lux is a Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Lux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Lux is currently accepting new patients.

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    Sidney Glasofer
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Advanced in Heart Failure

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    571 Central Avenue, Suite 115, 
    New Providence, NJ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    As a board-certified cardiologist with more than 10 years of experience, Dr. Sidney Glasofer has been instrumental in establishing Atlantic Health System’s Cardio-Oncology clinic at Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Glasofer coordinates an interdisciplinary approach to cardiovascular disease in oncology patients. The focus is on the management of underlying cardiac disease, emerging cardiac disease due to malignancy or cardio toxic effects of cancer therapies. Dr. Glasofer’s goal is to optimize his patient’s cardiac care ensuring they receive needed cancer therapies and maintain cardiac health beyond their cancer treatment. Dr. Glasofer studied biomedical engineering at Duke University and started his career as an engineer at Johnson and Johnson. He decided to pursue medicine at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Glasofer completed his internal medicine residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, then a cardiology fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. As part of his cardiology fellowship, he was introduced to cardio-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Dr. Glasofer is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is board certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Dr. Glasofer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Todd Rosenthal
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    571 Central Avenue, Suite 115, 
    New Providence, NJ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Todd Rosenthal is a cardiologist with Associates in Cardiovascular Disease and an attending physician at Overlook Medical Center and the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. He holds several board certifications which include cardiology, adult echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, physicians' vascular interpretation and internal medicine -- credentials that demonstrate his ongoing commitment to patient care. He is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. After receiving his bachelor of arts in economics from the University of Michigan, Dr. Rosenthal pursued medicine at the University of Queensland's School of Medicine in Brisbane, Australia. His internal medicine residency and postdoctoral training in cardiovascular disease were achieved at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans where he was awarded the Dr. Charles B. Moore Cardiology Research Award and the Edward Genton MD Clinical Excellence in Cardiology Award, among others. Dr. Rosenthal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Arrhythmias, Degos Disease, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

    Andrew D. Beamer
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Advanced in Heart Failure

    Summit Medical Group Cardiology

    1 Diamond Hill Road, Bensley Bldg, Floor 2 Null, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Beamer is a Cardiologist in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Beamer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Beamer is currently accepting new patients.

    Tajinderpal Saraon
    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery

    Atlantic Medical Group Heart Success Advanced Heart Failure Program

    100 Madison Avenue, Gagnon C Null, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tajinderpal Saraon is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Saraon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Saraon is currently accepting new patients.

    Abhishek Singh
    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery

    Atlantic Medical Group Heart Success Advanced Heart Failure Program

    100 Madison Avenue, Gagnon C, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Abhishek Singh is a fellowship-trained heart failure cardiologist and medical director of the Atlantic Medical Group Heart Success Program, the Advanced Heart Failure program at Morristown Medical Center. He is board-certified in cardiology, advanced heart failure, and transplant cardiology.Dr. Singh uses evidence-based medicine to co-manage advanced and complicated heart failure and pulmonary hypertension patients with referring physicians. He cares for patients with hard-to-control heart conditions by implementing electrophysiologic and hemodynamic support devices with a multidisciplinary team. He utilizes right heart catheterization with exercise coupled to a metabolic cart (invasive CPET) to help determine the various contributors for a patient’s dyspnea. He also evaluates and manages pre- and post-heart transplant patients.After receiving his medical degree from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Singh headed west to pursue his internship and residency at the University of California San Francisco. He remained there for his cardiology fellowship in the molecular medicine program (physician-scientist training program). He returned to the East Coast to pursue a second fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He has an extensive list of published work, has lectured internationally, and has participated in research studies funded by the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Singh maintains membership in the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation and the American Heart Association. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Endoscopy.

    Emad F. Aziz
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc

    90 Bergen St, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Emad Aziz is a Professor of Medicine and Section Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Director of the Arrhythmia Institute at the Rutgers-NJMS University Hospital. Dr. Aziz is triple certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Aziz completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, a University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, along with a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure at Montefiore-Einstein Heart Institute. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society. Since coming to NJMS, there has been significant growth of the electrophysiology department with the latest innovations in rhythm management now being offered in both in- and outpatient settings. The procedure volume of the EP lab has increased by over 400% compared to the prior year. Dr. Aziz has introduced new procedures not previously offered in the state of NJ, including the Impulse Dynamic implantation and Wise-CRT device, through the international SOLVE-CRT trial, for advanced heart failure. University Hospital is also the first site in the state to use the newly approved MICRA AV leadless pacemaker.University Hospital will also be one of the first institutions in the country to offer Respicardia Remedē device for central sleep apnea. In addition to the SOLVE-CRT trial, Rutgers is also enrolled in two other clinical trials: MARVEN study sponsored through NIH looking at risk factors associated with ventricular tachyarrhythmias in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and the SAF-ILR trial studying the safety and cost effectiveness of same day loop recorder implantation vs. traditional telemetry observation for patients with unexplained syncope. Dr. Aziz is actively involved in education and established an EP rotation for residents and an EP curriculum for fellows, including weekly ECG rounds as well as fostering multiple active research projects. He has extensively published more than 170 abstracts, over 100 manuscripts, and book chapters in peer-reviewed and professional journals. Dr. Aziz has future endeavors that include developing an ACGME accredited Electrophysiology fellowship program, comprehensive atrial fibrillation and advanced ventricular tachycardia management programs as well as introducing stereotaxis GENESIS system for advanced robotic ablations. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Robert D. Fishberg
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Experienced in Heart Failure

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Robert Fishberg is a board certified, fellowship-trained cardiologist with Associates in Cardiovascular Disease, part of Atlantic Medical Group. With special interests in lipid and cholesterol management, familial hypercholesterolemia, lipoprotein (a), and clinical research, Dr. Fishberg brings his patients the latest treatment options in cardiovascular care. He is an assistant clinical professor at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He is also a principal investigator for several clinical trials involving lipid disorders and acute coronary syndrome. In addition, he is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association. In practice for more than 30 years, Dr. Fishberg lectures extensively about lipid disorders and cardiovascular care and serves on several operational teams within Atlantic Medical Group. Dr. Fishberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Fainting.

    Vance J. Weber
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vance Weber is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

    Roberto R. Roberti
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Roberto Roberti is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Roberti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Stable Angina, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Roberti is currently accepting new patients.

    Barry M. Cohen
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Cohen is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Arrhythmias. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Steven K. Furer
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Experienced in Heart Failure

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    211 Mountain Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Furer is a Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Furer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Furer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Summit Health

    85 Woodland Road, 
    Short Hills, NJ 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Steinberg is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Endoscopy.

    Steven J. Sheris
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Experienced in Heart Failure

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    571 Central Avenue, Suite 115, 
    New Providence, NJ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Since January of 2016, Dr. Steven J. Sheris has served as president of the Atlantic Medical Group. As the leader of an enterprise that includes over 900 providers across 300 locations throughout northern New Jersey and beyond, Dr. Sheris is responsible for overseeing the transformation of Atlantic Health System’s multi-specialty provider group into the region’s most preeminent medical care organization. He is committed to delivering on the promise of outcomes, value, patient-centeredness and efficiency of care. A skilled cardiologist, Dr. Sheris maintains a non-invasive cardiac care practice in New Providence. He also served as co-chairman of the Atlantic Medical Group board of directors and as chief of cardiology at Overlook Medical Center’s Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Sheris is a graduate of UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School. He completed his residency at the National Naval Medical Center and served as a physician in the United States Navy for 13 years. He achieved his fellowship training at Georgetown University Medical Center and is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sheris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    David Bartov
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Associates In Cardiovascular Disease

    571 Central Avenue, Suite 115, 
    New Providence, NJ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    David Bartov is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in New Providence, New Jersey. Dr. Bartov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, and Atherectomy. Dr. Bartov is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Z. Andraws
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Cardiology At Millburn

    33 Bleeker Street, Suite 104, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Andraws is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Andraws is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Andraws is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Heart Specialists Group, LLC

    2130 Millburn Avenue, Suite A4, 
    Maplewood, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhu Salvaji is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Maplewood, New Jersey. Dr. Salvaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Murmurs, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Salvaji is currently accepting new patients.

    Avinash A. Kothavale
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Summit Medical Group

    1 Diamond Hill Road, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avinash Kothavale is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Kothavale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. Dr. Kothavale is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Heart Failure?

    Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body efficiently. This causes symptoms to occur throughout the body.

    Which doctors treat heart failure?   

    Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is managed by a team of specialized doctors

    • Primary care doctors are often the first to identify signs of heart failure. They help monitor symptoms, manage overall health, and coordinate care among specialists. They play an important role in early detection and ongoing support. 
    • Cardiologists, including heart failure specialists, lead treatment by diagnosing the condition, prescribing medications, and recommending lifestyle changes. In advanced cases, they may oversee procedures like implantable devices and heart transplants. 
    • Pulmonologists manage lung-related symptoms, such as shortness of breath, due to fluid buildup. They may prescribe diuretics or oxygen therapy to relieve congestion and improve breathing. 
    • Electrophysiologists treat heart rhythm issues (arrhythmias) that may develop with heart failure. They stabilize rhythms through medications, procedures, or implanted devices like pacemakers or defibrillators. 

    What are the symptoms of heart failure? 

    Symptoms of heart failure can vary by type and level of intensity from person to person. 

    Common signs include: 

    • Shortness of breath, especially during activity or while lying down 
    • Fatigue and weakness 
    • Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet 
    • Rapid or irregular heartbeat 
    • Persistent cough or wheezing, often with white or pink mucus 
    • Difficulty concentrating and a general feeling of being weak or tired 

    How is heart failure diagnosed?  

    Heart failure is diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical exams, and tests that assess heart function.  

    • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): Small sensors attached to the skin detect the heart’s rhythm and identify any irregularities, which can signal heart stress or damage. 
    • Echocardiogram: This ultrasound test uses sound waves to create live images that show the heart’s size, shape, and how well it pumps, helping doctors assess damage or weak heart muscle.  
    • Blood Tests: Tests like the B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) measure specific markers that show heart strain. Elevated BNP levels suggest the heart is under stress or working harder than normal. 
    • Chest X-ray: This imaging test shows the size of the heart and any fluid buildup in the lungs. Enlarged heart size or lung congestion can suggest heart failure.  
    • Stress Test: This test checks heart performance under exertion, usually involving exercise or medications that stimulate the heart. Doctors look at heart rate, blood pressure, and rhythm to identify defects. 
    • Cardiac MRI: A cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the heart, which allows doctors to spot any structural and functional issues. 

    How does heart failure progress?   

    Heart failure progresses in four stages, from A to D. 

    • Stage A: High risk of developing heart failure, but without symptoms or structural heart disease. 
    • Stage B: Structural heart disease is present but without symptoms of heart failure. 
    • Stage C: Symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath appear along with structural heart issues. 
    • Stage D: Advanced heart failure, where symptoms continue even with treatment. 

    By further classifying patients in stage C and stage D heart failure, healthcare teams can better understand how to treat symptoms in more advanced stages. The most common approach is to categorize patients based on symptom severity during physical activity.  

    • Class I means there is no limitation of physical activity 
    •  Class II means there is a slight limitation of physical activity 
    • Class III: means symptoms cause discomfort and limitation of physical activity 
    • Class IV means symptoms are present even at rest and any activity causes discomfort 

    What is the difference between a heart failure doctor and a cardiologist?  

    Both heart failure doctors and cardiologists treat heart failure, but they bring different levels of specialization. A cardiologist is a doctor who treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels, while a heart failure doctor is a cardiologist who specializes in heart failure. Cardiologists are experts in diagnosing and managing a wide range of heart conditions. Heart failure doctors focus specifically on heart failure and may prescribe advanced treatments or therapies. While both types of doctors are essential in treating heart failure, heart failure specialists provide a more focused approach for individuals with complex or severe cases.  

    What is the life expectancy of someone with heart failure? 

    Estimating survival rate is complicated because the life expectancy of someone with heart failure depends on what stage the condition is, how well they respond to treatment, and lifestyle factors. Early stages of heart failure, especially with lifestyle changes and treatment, can slow down progression. In later stages, treatment focuses on symptom management and improving quality of life. Regular follow-ups with a heart failure expert can help patients live longer, healthier lives. However, if heart failure is left untreated, it will be fatal.  

    When should I see a Heart Failure doctor near Summit, NJ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Heart Failure doctor near Summit, NJ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Heart Failure doctors near Summit, NJ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Heart Failure doctors near Summit, NJ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Heart Failure doctor near Summit, NJ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Failure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Failure doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Heart Failure doctor near Summit, NJ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Heart Failure doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Heart Failure doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Heart Failure doctors near Summit, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Failure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Heart Failure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Failure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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