Overview
Sheldon Kukafka is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Somerset, New Jersey.
Dr. Kukafka is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.
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Locations
75 Veronica Ave Ste 202, Somerset, NJ 08873
111 Union Valley Rd Ste 201, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sheldon Kukafka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sheldon Kukafka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sheldon Kukafka by calling their office at 732-708-5906. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sheldon Kukafka a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sheldon Kukafka is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Sheldon Kukafka specialize in?
While Dr. Sheldon Kukafka is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Sheldon Kukafka accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheldon Kukafka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 732-708-5906 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
- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kukafka isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Advanced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kukafka isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kukafka isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Kukafka isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kukafka isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Kukafka isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Kukafka isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kukafka isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Kukafka isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.


