Overview
Alex Racco is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York.
Dr. Racco is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Racco is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Mathew S. Maurer, MD - Dr. Maurer is a general internist and geriatric cardiologist with advanced training in heart failure and cardiac transplantation. He is the Arnold and Arlene Goldstein Professor of Cardiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, where directs the Clinical Cardiovascular Research Laboratory for the Elderly (CCRLE). Dr. Maurer is a member of the Advanced Cardiac Care Center at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia Campus. He is the Director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Program. He has published over 300 articles including peer reviewed manuscripts, reviews and book chapters. He was Chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Geriatric Cardiology Member Section, which is the largest organization dedicated to advancing the care of older adults with cardiovascular disease. He was co-chair of the Steering Committee of the ATTR-ACT trial showing tafamidis was a safe and effective therapy for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. Throughout his career, he has promulgated an approach to older adults with cardiovascular disease that offers the best of both geriatric and cardiovascular medicine in which a comprehensive holistic approach to enhance functional capacity and quality of life is at the forefront of emerging techniques to address cardiovascular physiologic derangement that disproportionately afflict older adults. Dr. Maurer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Maurer is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Maurer is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Racco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Racco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Racco by calling their office at 718-351-2192. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Racco a top-rated expert for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Racco is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex Racco specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Racco is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Alex Racco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Racco has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). You can view a list of Dr. Alex Racco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Racco accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Racco accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-351-2192 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Racco isDistinguished. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Racco isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- High CholesterolDr. Racco isDistinguished. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Racco isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- HypertensionDr. Racco isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Racco isDistinguished. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Heart MurmursDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Lung NodulesDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- NecrosisDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- VasoconstrictionDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Vasoconstriction.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Racco isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS)Dr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS).
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Blood ClotsDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- BoilsDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)Dr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DysfibrinogenemiaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Dysfibrinogenemia.
- Factor 10 DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Factor 10 Deficiency.
- Factor 12 DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Factor 12 Deficiency.
- Factor 13 DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Factor 13 Deficiency.
- Factor 5 DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Factor 5 Deficiency.
- Factor 7 DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Factor 7 Deficiency.
- Factor V Leiden ThrombophiliaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia.
- FaintingDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial HypofibrinogenemiaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypofibrinogenemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- FolliculitisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Heart FailureDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K
- High Molecular Weight Kininogen Deficiency
- Hyperlipidemia Type 3Dr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipidemia Type 3.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Lemierre SyndromeDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Lemierre Syndrome.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mondor DiseaseDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Mondor Disease.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Protein C DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Protein C Deficiency.
- Protein S DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Protein S Deficiency.
- Prothrombin DeficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Prothrombin Deficiency.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Racco isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
