Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva
Overview
Nellie I. Kalcheva, MD, serves as a critical care cardiologist and the Director of Clinical and Consultative Services for Columbia's Interventional Cardiovascular Care program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Kalcheva is a full-time faculty member, assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.Dr. Kalcheva received her medical degree from Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria. She completed her internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and her clinical cardiology fellowship at New York University Medical Center. Furthermore, she completed an advanced echocardiography fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kalcheva 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva by calling their office at 212-305-7060. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva is classified as an Experienced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Nellie I. Kalcheva specialize in?
While Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva accept my insurance?
Dr. Nellie I. Kalcheva accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-7060 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.
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- AnginaDr. Kalcheva isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kalcheva isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kalcheva isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Kalcheva isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kalcheva isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kalcheva isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.