The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors Near Me in Hicksville, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1135 doctor with experience in High Cholesterol near Hicksville, NY. Of these, 829 are Experienced, 277 are Advanced and 27 are Distinguished.

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    Robert J. Alexander
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Bethpage

    4072 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    393 Old Country Road, Suite 200, 
    Carle Place, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven S. Shayani, M.D., F.A.C.C.,has been the Medical Director of Long Island Heart Associates since 1994. Recently appointed The Mount Sinai Medical Center Director of Outpatient Services for Long Island, Dr. Shayani is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Shayani is also a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Steven Shayani specializes in atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic syndrome, hypercholesterolemia, congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction and has lectured extensively on these topics.Dr. Steven Shayani completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and his cardiology Fellowship at Winthrop University Hospital. Dr. Shayani s additional post-graduate training was at the Electrophysiology Lab at Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston.As the Chairman and President of the New York Heart Research Foundation since 2002, Dr. Steven Shayani has been the Principal Investigator for a multitude of national and international clinical trials. Dr. Steven Shayani maintains the highest level of expertise in the areas of Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT Imaging and continues to be an innovator in his field. Most recently, Dr. Shayani has become the Director of the Mount Sinai at LI Heart Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)Program making LIHA the only private practice on Long Island providing this service to patients. Dr. Shayani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

    Lawrence Katz
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine At Woodbury, 321 Crossways Park Drive

    321 Crossways Park Drive, Suite C, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Katz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Gaetano Pannella
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Advanced in High Cholesterol

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Adult & Pediatric Cardiology At Woodbury

    43 Crossways Park Drive West, 1st Floor, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaetano Pannella is a Cardiologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Pannella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherosclerosis.

    Steven L. Grainer
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology And Internal Medicine At Seaford

    850 Hicksville Road, Suite 104, 
    Seaford, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Grainer is a Cardiologist in Seaford, New York. Dr. Grainer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Aortic Regurgitation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Jeffrey A. Spivak
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology And Internal Medicine At New Hyde Park

    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 401, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Spivak is a Cardiologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Spivak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Heart Murmurs.

    Guy L. Mintz
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pulmonary Medicine And Cardiology At Manhasset

    1350 Northern Boulevard, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Guy Mintz is a Cardiologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Mintz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, High Cholesterol, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Hypertension.

    Benjamin J. Hirsh
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol

    Northwell Health Cardiac Testing At Great Neck

    1010 Northern Boulevard, Suite 126, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Hirsh is a Cardiologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Hirsh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine
    120 Bethpage Road, Suite 305, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Florante Melchor is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Melchor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Alzheimer's Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine
    123 Stewart Avenue, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jed Hantverk is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Hantverk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Basavaraj V. Desai
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology At Hicksville

    501 South Broadway, Suite 100, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada

    Basavaraj Desai is a Cardiologist in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

    Amgad N. Makaryus
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Plainview

    25 Central Park Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish

    Dr. Amgad N. Makaryus grew up in New York and completed medical school training at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center in 2000. He then went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency and cardiovascular fellowship at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY. Further subspecialty training in cardiovascular imaging including echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI was undertaken by Dr. Makaryus from 2006-2007 at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York. This subspecialty fellowship in cardiac imaging focused on training and research projects in the field of cardiovascular imaging. He returned to North Shore University Hospital in 2007 and served as director of cardiac CT and MRI (2008-2012) as well as director of the echocardiography laboratory (2009-2012). In September of 2012, Dr. Makaryus became the Chair of Cardiology at Nassau University Medical Center where he served for 12 years to expand and solidify their cardiac care services. Dr. Makaryus became the Cardiovascular Institute System Director for Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology as well as the Director of Cardiovascular Imaging at Plainview Hospital in January of 2025. Dr. Makaryus is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. He has additionally received certification from the National Board of Echocardiography, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, and level II training in cardiac MRI. He is a founding member of the Society of Cardiovascular CT, member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the American Society of Echocardiography, the North American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Makaryus served as District 2 Nassau County Councilor for the New York State Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and as a member of the ACC/AHA Task Force on Data Standards and other ACC committees. Dr. Makaryus has authored over 230 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the field of cardiology and cardiovascular imaging. His research interests include the ideal application and equitable integration of cardiovascular imaging into the appropriate diagnosis and management of patients with and at risk for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Makaryus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Heart Failure, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Advanced in High Cholesterol

    Long Island Heart And Vascular Specialist PC

    1600 Stewart Ave Ste 105, 
    Westbury, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Gujja is a Cardiologist in Westbury, New York. Dr. Gujja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Idiopathic Edema, Venous Insufficiency, Atherectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine | Internal Medicine
    789B Old Country Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronnie Kastner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Kastner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Hospital Medicine
    750 Old Country Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Kaplan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Anemia, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjum Maqbool is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Maqbool is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypertension, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Maqbool is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow,, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ofek Hai is a Cardiologist in East Meadow,, New York. Dr. Hai has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Unstable Angina, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Metabolic Syndrome, and Fainting.

    Neeral Patel
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Adult & Pediatric Cardiology At Woodbury

    43 Crossways Park Drive West, 1st Floor, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish

    Neeral Patel is a Cardiologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, and Gastrostomy.

    Daniel E. Wachsman
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Adult & Pediatric Cardiology At Woodbury

    43 Crossways Park Drive West, 1st Floor, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wachsman is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Wachsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Hypertension.

    Richard H. Maisel
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Adult & Pediatric Cardiology At Woodbury

    43 Crossways Park Drive West, 1st Floor, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Maisel is a Cardiologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Maisel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of High Cholesterol?

    Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems.

    Common medical terms for high blood cholesterol are lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia, with the last being the most precise.

    When should I see a High Cholesterol doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 High Cholesterol doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 High Cholesterol doctors near Hicksville, NY?

    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 High Cholesterol doctors near Hicksville, NY?

    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 High Cholesterol doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 High Cholesterol doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Hicksville, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the High Cholesterol 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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