Dr. Elsa G. Giardina
Overview
Elsa-Grace V. Giardina, MD,MS is Professor of Medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center and Attending Physician at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. She trained as a non-invasive cardiologist, pharmaco-electrophysiologist and clinical pharmacologist all at Columbia University and recieved a Master's degree in metabolism from the Institute of Human Nutrition, College of Physicians & Surgeons. Her current research and educational focus is on cardiovascular risk and the impact of nutrition and obesity on intergenerational cardiovascular health and disease among women and their families.Dr. Giardina is recognized nationally as an expert on cardio-active drugs and has been a member of the Cardio-Renal Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Pharmacology study section of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Her many honors include the Jane V. Myers Memorial Medical Scholarship from Bryn Mawr College, the PMA Faculty Development Award in Clinical Pharmacology, the American Heart Association Appreciation Award for community service, the American Medical Women’s Association Gender Equity Award and she is a Trustee of the New York Academy of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the American College of Physicians (FACP), and the American Heart Association (FAHA).She was awarded the “Award of Excellence” by Governor George Pataki of New York State for research advancements on cardiac disease in women and for developing the Center for Women’s Health at the Columbia University Medical Center. She received the Medal of Honor from New York Medical College for outstanding achievements and was named a Fellow of the Virginia Apgar Society, an honor bestowed on Columbia University faculty that recognizes individual achievement and commitment to education excellence. Dr. Giardina is a member of the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE) and she has mentored more than 40 students, residents, fellows and young attendings in the specialty of cardiovascular disease, women's health and nutrition.
Dr. Giardina is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Giardina has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Mount Sinai
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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elsa G. Giardina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elsa G. Giardina?
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Is Dr. Elsa G. Giardina a top-rated expert for Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elsa G. Giardina is classified as an Distinguished expert for Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), 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. Elsa G. Giardina specialize in?
While Dr. Elsa G. Giardina is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Elsa G. Giardina accept my insurance?
Dr. Elsa G. Giardina accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-5371 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- FaintingDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
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- AnginaDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy