Overview
Dr. Elissa Driggin is a cardiologist and an Assistant Professor of Medicine practicing at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Mechanical Circulatory Support. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.Dr. Driggin received her medical degree at New York University School of Medicine where she was induced in the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Subsequently, she finished her fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. During her fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, she was selected as Chief Fellow. She has also received a Masters of Science in Patient Oriented Research at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health.Dr. Driggin's clinical interests include heart failure, with particular expertise in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), heart transplant, and mechanical circulatory support. Her research focuses on nutrition and heart failure pathophysiology. Dr. Driggin has authored numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field and has been published in several prestigious peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Driggin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Driggin is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Driggin is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elissa A. Driggin
Is Dr. Elissa A. Driggin a top-rated expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elissa A. Driggin is classified as an Advanced expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis, 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. Elissa A. Driggin specialize in?
While Dr. Elissa A. Driggin is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Elissa A. Driggin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elissa A. Driggin has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiac Amyloidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Elissa A. Driggin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elissa A. Driggin accept my insurance?
Dr. Elissa A. Driggin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Driggin isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Heart FailureDr. Driggin isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
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- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- COVID-19Dr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Familial Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart TransplantDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- MyocarditisDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transthyretin Amyloid CardiomyopathyDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy.
- Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Driggin isExperienced. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloidosis.