Overview
Dr. Regina Lief is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist with expertise in the management of complex cardiomyopathies, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Cell Myocarditis and Sarcoidosis.
Dr. Lief is board certified in National Board Of Echocardiography, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of IM/Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lief is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
122 Maple Avenue, 7th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601
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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Dr. Ersilia M. DeFilippis, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA is a highly accomplished physician and an Assistant Professor of Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She graduated from Yale University summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Arts in Women’s Studies and a concentration in Women’s Health. Dr. DeFilippis received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor Society and graduated with an MD with Honors in Research. She was also granted the Janet M. Glasgow-Rubin Memorial Achievement Award for graduating first in her medical school class. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Subsequently, she finished her fellowships in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Her clinical interests include peripartum cardiomyopathy, pregnancy and cardiovascular disease, heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Her research interests include sex-specific outcomes and disparities in advanced heart failure and transplantation as well as the intersection of heart failure and cardio-obstetrics. She is also interested in health disparities and health equity more broadly.She has over 230 peer-reviewed publications and has published in leading journals including JAMA Cardiology, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Circulation: Heart Failure; JACC and JACC: Heart Failure. She has also given invited talks at multiple national and international conferences. She received the 2024 American Society of Transplantation Clinical Career Development Achievement Award for her research endeavors and was named a 2025 Lewis Katz Scholar by the Division of Cardiology. She was a Co-Chair of the ISHLT Consensus Statement on Reproductive Health after Thoracic Transplantation and has served as a member of various committees for the American College of Cardiology, Heart Failure Society of America, American Heart Association, and American Society of Transplantation. She is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Women’s Health Community of Practice of the American Society of Transplantation and the Diverse Populations Editor for the Journal of Cardiac Failure. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Failure Society of America, and American Heart Association. Dr. Defilippis is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, SVC Obstruction, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Defilippis is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Regina G. Lief
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Regina G. Lief?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Regina G. Lief by calling their office at 914-849-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Regina G. Lief a top-rated expert for Giant Cell Myocarditis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Regina G. Lief is classified as an Experienced expert for Giant Cell Myocarditis, 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. Regina G. Lief specialize in?
While Dr. Regina G. Lief is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Giant Cell Myocarditis, Sarcoidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Does Dr. Regina G. Lief participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Regina G. Lief has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Giant Cell Myocarditis. You can view a list of Dr. Regina G. Lief's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Regina G. Lief accept my insurance?
Dr. Regina G. Lief accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 914-849-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Giant Cell MyocarditisDr. Lief isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Myocarditis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Lief isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.