Overview
Evelyn Placek is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Purchase, New York.
Dr. Placek is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Griscelli Syndrome, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, Hypomelanotic Disorder, and Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2700 Westchester Ave, Purchase, NY 10577
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 Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Maurer is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Evelyn Placek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Evelyn Placek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Evelyn Placek by calling their office at 914-725-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Evelyn Placek a top-rated expert for Griscelli Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Evelyn Placek is classified as an Advanced expert for Griscelli Syndrome, 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. Evelyn Placek specialize in?
While Dr. Evelyn Placek is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Griscelli Syndrome, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Hypomelanotic Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Evelyn Placek accept my insurance?
Dr. Evelyn Placek accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 914-725-1800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria
- Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria
- Griscelli SyndromeDr. Placek isAdvanced. Learn about Griscelli Syndrome.
- Hypomelanotic DisorderDr. Placek isAdvanced. Learn about Hypomelanotic Disorder.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Placek isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Placek isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Athlete's FootDr. Placek isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Placek isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Placek isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Placek isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.

