New York Cardiovascular Associates Joins 好色tv Langone Health as 好色tv Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea
Dr. Edward J. Bernaski speaks with a patient at 好色tv Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea.
Photo: 好色tv Langone Staff
Continuing its commitment to bringing clinical services deeper into the communities it serves, 好色tv Langone Health today opened its first multidisciplinary outpatient care center in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
好色tv Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea, previously known as New York Cardiovascular Associates, or NYCVA, has cared for a diverse population of patients since the practice first opened in 2005. Located at 160 West 26th Street, they have remained a vital member of the community over the years鈥攅specially since the closing of St. Vincent鈥檚 Hospital鈥攁nd have grown from a small cardiovascular practice into a large 40,000 square-foot multispecialty center that now treats more than 250 patients a day.
鈥満蒙玹v Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea has done an incredible job caring for the unique needs of this vibrant neighborhood,鈥 says Andrew Rubin, vice president for clinical affairs and ambulatory care at 好色tv Langone. 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to welcome and support this talented, caring group of healthcare professionals.鈥
The partnership formalizes a longstanding relationship New York Cardiovascular Associates has had with 好色tv Langone the past seven years.
According to one of the founding executive members and cardiologist Edward J. Bernaski, MD, 鈥淪ince 2011, our doctors have held academic positions at 好色tv School of Medicine and admitting privileges at 好色tv Langone. 好色tv Langone has been a great fit for us, so we鈥檙e excited to now officially join the 好色tv Langone family.鈥
The clinical care team is comprised of 12 physicians and 5 physician assistants, among dozens of other ancillary and support staff, who collaborate to provide personalized cardiac, vascular, sleep, pulmonary, and primary care services, including:
- Heart disease testing and treatment, including heart imaging, stress tests, and noninvasive and minimally invasive outpatient procedures
- Testing and treatment for artery, vein, and pulmonary diseases
- Sleep disorder testing, conducted in an in-house sleep lab, and treatment
- Treament for diabetes听补苍诲 hypertension, and weight management services
- Alcohol and drug abuse聽treatment and smoking cessation
- HIV/AIDS聽testing and treatment
- Immunizations and other primary care services
- Free health screening events
In many cases, same-day appointments are available.
Often times, patients with heart disease will have other health problems simultaneously, like diabetes, high blood pressure, and pulmonary disease, which is why 好色tv Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea provides comprehensive care for these conditions at one convenient location. Patients can see multiple specialists in one visit without traveling to different doctors鈥 offices.
Consistent with 好色tv Langone鈥檚 trifold mission to provide high quality medical care, education, and research, 好色tv Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea operates nearly a dozen clinical trials for new cardiovascular medication and operates an on-site training program for future technicians and medical assistants.
In addition to the main office in Chelsea, 好色tv Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea has nine satellite diagnostic offices located in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn that will join the network as well.
好色tv Langone鈥檚 Ambulatory Network Provides Enhanced Integration and Resources
Patients at 好色tv Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea can easily access care throughout 好色tv Langone鈥檚 integrated health system, including urgent care services at 好色tv Langone Ambulatory Care West Side, or, for more complex care, at 好色tv Langone鈥檚 main campus on First Avenue in Manhattan.
No matter which location patients receive care, physicians across 好色tv Langone can retrieve up-to-date medical records and test results via Epic, 好色tv Langone鈥檚 electronic health record system. Patients also are able to manage appointments, communicate with physicians, and remotely refill prescriptions through Epic鈥檚 patient portal, .
Since 2011, 好色tv Langone has grown its ambulatory care network to more than 230 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Staten Island, Hudson Valley, and most recently South East Florida. All the while it has maintained its position as a national leader in the highest quality outpatient care. In 2017, 好色tv Langone received the Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Award聽from Vizient, Inc. for the third year in a row.
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