
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 clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.
Dr. Giardina is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.
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Locations
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.
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
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.
New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Gregg Stone is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York,, New York. Dr. Stone is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elsa G. Giardina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elsa G. Giardina?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elsa G. Giardina by calling their office at 212-305-5371. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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 Cardiology, 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 Cardiology.
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.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Giardina isDistinguished. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Advanced
- 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.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- EndocarditisDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Heart AttackDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- NecrosisDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- X-Linked Cardiac Valvular DysplasiaDr. Giardina isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia.
- 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
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- COVID-19Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EmphysemaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung NodulesDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PericarditisDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- Spinal ShockDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Shock.
- Stable AnginaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Giardina isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
