The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in Buffalo, NY

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The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors near Buffalo, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near Buffalo, NY. Of these, 26 are Experienced.

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26 providers found
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Zlotnick is a Cardiologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Zlotnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carina Alfaro is a Cardiologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Alfaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, Endomyocardial Fibrosis, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo,, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Fernandez is a Cardiologist in Buffalo,, New York. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Gates Vascular Institute (Gvi)

    875 Ellicott St, 
    Buffalo,, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Lang is a Cardiologist in Buffalo,, New York. Dr. Lang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Endocarditis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo

    2157 Main St, 
    Buffalo,, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Battaglia is a Cardiologist in Buffalo,, New York. Dr. Battaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Cor Pulmonale, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo,, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Glover is a Cardiologist in Buffalo,, New York. Dr. Glover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jai Wadhwani is a Cardiologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Wadhwani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cardiomyopathy, Fainting, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Evergreen Health Medical Group

    206 S Elmwood Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Glassman is an Infectious Disease provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Glassman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    General Surgery

    Office

    100 High St # C-3, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Grosner is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Grosner has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shehzad Merchant is an Infectious Disease provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janerio Aldridge is a Thoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Aldridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Claus is an Infectious Disease provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Claus has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nnaemeka Ukwuoma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ukwuoma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kueker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kueker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    John J Cai MD PLLC

    515 Abbott Rd Ste 310, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harsh Jain is a Thoracic Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Catholic Health Pathways-Buffalo

    158 Holden St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiaoran Guo is an Internal Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Mercy Hospital

    565 Abbott Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Shiley is an Infectious Disease provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Shiley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, Pneumonia, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Mercy Hospital

    565 Abbott Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Saling is a Cardiologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Saling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Chi Health Clinic Specialty LLC

    4800 Hospital Pkwy, 
    Beatrice, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Ackerman is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Beatrice, Nebraska. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Ackerman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    University Nuclear Medicine Inc

    1616 Kensington Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hocko is an Internal Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hocko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?

    Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.

    When should I see an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Buffalo, 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Buffalo, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Buffalo, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Buffalo, 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Buffalo, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infective Endocarditis 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Buffalo, 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Buffalo, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Infective Endocarditis 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 an Infective Endocarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infective Endocarditis 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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