Shepard D. Weiner
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Overview

Dr. Weiner is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). He is the Medical Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at CUMC where he specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center utilizes all the resources at the medical center to provide comprehensive care including advanced cardiac imaging, invasive septal reduction therapies (septal myectomy or alcohol septal ablation) when indicated, and cardiogenetics.Dr. Weiner also has expertise in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, pericardial disease, and other cardiomyopathies. Additionally, he sees patients for cardiovascular risk assessment with particular attention devoted to high blood pressure control, cholesterol management, and optimization of lifestyle considerations.In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Weiner is an Attending physician at Columbia University Medical Center's Cardiovascular Ultrasound laboratory where he performs and interprets stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and transthoracic echocardiograms.His current research focuses on hypetrophic cardiomyopathy clinical outcomes. Dr. Weiner was the Associate Director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at CUMC from 2010 - 2016. He is a key faculty member for Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons' Cardiovascular Disease course, and was awarded the prestigious Ewig Clinical Scholar Award in 2014 for recognition of his efforts and skills in teaching at the medical school. He also provides Physician Leadership in Clinical Cardiology for the Columbia Heart Source program.Dr. Weiner received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University (with Distinction). He received his MD from Mount Sinai School of Medicine (as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society). He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. He then was selected to be Chief Medical Resident at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia. Following his Chief Medicine Residency, Dr. Weiner completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia, and was selected to be a Chief Fellow during the final year of fellowship training. Dr. Weiner also completed an Advanced Fellowship in Echocardiography at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia.

Dr. Weiner is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Angina, Cardiomyopathy, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
173 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032

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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Is Dr. Shepard D. Weiner a top-rated expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shepard D. Weiner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), 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. Shepard D. Weiner specialize in?

While Dr. Shepard D. Weiner is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Angina, and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Shepard D. Weiner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shepard D. Weiner has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). You can view a list of Dr. Shepard D. Weiner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Shepard D. Weiner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-8433 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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