Dr. Alexander Shaknovich, MD

Dr. Alexander Shaknovich, MD

Cardiologist
3209 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Alexander Shaknovich graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed post-graduate training in Internal Medicine at New York Cornell, and Cardiology training at New York-Presbyterian and Scripps Institute in San Diego. He is a former Chief of Interventional Cardiology at the New York Hospital. Dr. Shaknovich specializes in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology, and is a widely-respected expert in coronary interventions, such as angiography, balloon angioplasty and coronary stenting. He treats patients with a wide range of cardiovascular problems, including angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), valvular heart disease, heart failure and arrhythmias. Dr. Shaknovich is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and holds several patents in Interventional Cardiology.
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

3.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Alexander Shaknovich

Dr. Alexander Shaknovich graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed post-graduate training in Internal Medicine at New York Cornell, and Cardiology training at New York-Presbyterian and Scripps Institute in San Diego. He is a former Chief of Interventional Cardiology at the New York Hospital. Dr. Shaknovich specializes in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology, and is a widely-respected expert in coronary interventions, such as angiography, balloon angioplasty and coronary stenting. He treats patients with a wide range of cardiovascular problems, including angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), valvular heart disease, heart failure and arrhythmias. Dr. Shaknovich is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and holds several patents in Interventional Cardiology.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Replacement or revision of a pacemaker
Implantation of cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
Lung-related heart disease
Cardiac catheterization
Abnormal heart rate/rhythm due to sick sinus syndrome
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Replacement or revision of a pacemaker
Implantation of cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
Lung-related heart disease
Cardiac catheterization

Office locations

Maimonides Cardiology (1 of 2)
3209 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Maimonides Cardiology (2 of 2)
1725 York Ave, 2E, New York, NY 10128
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Maimonides Medical Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Harvard University, Doctor of Medicine
  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • The Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr. Community Health Center, Fellowship in Cardiology

Awards and publications

  • Best Regional Hospitals, New York Metro - U.S. News (2025 - 2026)
  • High Performing Hospitals for Heart Attacks - U.S. News (2025 - 2026)
  • Coronary Intervention Excellence Award - Healthgrades (2015 - 2022)
  • High Performing Hospitals for Heart Failure - U.S. News (2025 - 2026)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1487741039

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
3.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Alexander Shaknovich is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).

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Dr. Alexander Shaknovich frequently sees patients for COVID-19 Antibody Test, COVID-19 Testing, Cardiology Consultation , Cardiology Follow Up , and High Blood Pressure / Hypertension. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alexander Shaknovich on their profile.

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3 patients have reviewed Dr. Alexander Shaknovich. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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