What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.79
Average wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.81
“Very efficient office, friendly and professional staff who do their best to make your experience as easy as possible”
Margarita C.January 8, 2026
“Amazing all the staff are nice and friendly it’s fast efficient clean and friendly and welcoming what else you need ?!”
Sam F.December 30, 2025
About Dr. Michael Ghalchi
Dr. Michael Ghalchi is a board-certified cardiologist and the Medical Director of Union Square Urgent Care. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and earned his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine.
A leader in both acute and preventive medicine, Dr. Ghalchi brings his expertise in cardiovascular care and patient-centered innovation to the urgent care setting, ensuring that every visit — from minor illness to chest pain or shortness of breath receives the highest standard of medical evaluation and attention.
In addition to overseeing Union Square Urgent Care, Dr. Ghalchi is the Founder and Medical Director of Manhattan Cardiovascular Associates, a premier concierge cardiology practice, and Apollo House, a state-of-the-art center for wellness and preventive health in Union Square. His mission across all his practices is to deliver accessible, physician-led care that bridges immediate treatment with long-term health and prevention.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cerebrovascular disease
Heart failure
Chronic high blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
High cholesterol
Coronary Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Heart failure
Chronic high blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Office location
Dr. Michael Ghalchi, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - New York University, Doctor of Medicine
- NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1902994825
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.79
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.81
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264 reviews
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Amazing all the staff are nice and friendly it’s fast efficient clean and friendly and welcoming what else you need ?!
December 30, 2025Sam F.Verified patient
Very efficient office, friendly and professional staff who do their best to make your experience as easy as possible
January 8, 2026Margarita C.Verified patient
You guys were truly amazing. Thank you for your service. You guys will be my go to for any heart issues.
November 19, 2025Tyvon H.Verified patient
Dr. Ghalchi was very professional and took the time to explain things very clearly (with sketches :)). I would recommend him.
February 28, 2011Pallavi M.Verified patient
I had been a oatient of Dr Ghalchi but mistskenly ifentified myself as a new patient on zocdoc.
December 16, 2024Bruce T.Verified patient
Dr. Ghalchi was very professional and personable at the same time. Really makes you feel cared about! Highly recommend
April 25, 2017Bozena S.Verified patient
Very nice and clean office plus the staff was very professional. It felt like home away from home.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great doctor! Spent a lot if time with me discussing my issues. He is very knowledgable and helpful doctor.
June 18, 2014Initials hidden
He is very concerned and explained detail for my condition. I really appreciated all his advice.
September 13, 2010Juno L.Verified patient
Intelligent and good communication, very nice facility. Great service
October 18, 2024Matthew A.Verified patient
Good experience, new options. Will see how things work out
February 13, 2025Brian F.Verified patient
Great office experience. Wonderful bedside manner.
February 18, 2025Initials hidden
The visit was fast and on time I got great information thanks
June 12, 2024Tommy L.Verified patient
I was very impressed by the Staff and Doctor’s patience and quality of care
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Knowledgeable, Professional Cardiologist with good insight into patient care
October 16, 2014Michael S.Verified patient
Top cardiologist. Took the time to
Listen and was super professional
February 2, 2017Julien D.Verified patient
He was attentive, patient and did NOT rush me. He seems to be a gem.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very patient and kind. Listened and went into problem solving mode.
December 27, 2016Danielle K.Verified patient
Great practice with an excellent and friendly support staff
September 23, 2014Michael S.Verified patient
The doctor was receptive to my thoughts and also provided clear, fact-based insights of his own. I felt heard and we came to a good plan of action together.
December 22, 2025Manish M.Verified patient
Professional behavior and providing righteous care to its patients and suggested tests which I felt required too. Doctor followed his duty and referred to another specialist as needed.
I am happy enough to have got right insurance. Otherwise, I wont be able to even visit the office.
November 24, 2025Harsh K.Verified patient
The office is going under a bit of construction but I still enjoyed my visit every one was nice wait was not bad the doctor was nice and explained everything he was very laid back which made me comfortable
November 10, 2025Ebony M.Verified patient
Professional
Courteous
Polite
Good listener
October 7, 2025Ana Maria R.Verified patient
Very professional office. I was taken in immediately and everyone who helped me was patient, explained everything very clearly, and made sure that I was comfortable every step of the way. I will be seeing Dr. Ghalchi for more help and highly recommend him to others.
October 6, 2025Michael C.Verified patient
Great first impression. The office is well decorated, and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Virtually no wait and the whole visit was handled efficiently. Have since been back for follow up testing and had a similar experience.
September 21, 2025Patrick D.Verified patient
Very positive experience. Only thing is that the wait was longer than I would have preferred but it’s a medical office and it’s always a bit unpredictable. The staff is very nice and professional, the office is very modern, clean and cool and they really have a lot of testing equipment on site which makes it very convenient when it comes to schedule multiple tests. Dr Ghalchi was very thorough, calm and clear, he took the time to explain to me the situation and next steps. It was a very good experience overall.
September 17, 2025Ugo C.Verified patient
Patient and good listening skills
Less than 1 year agoOL
They were absolutely wonderful. I love their holistic but also fully comprehensive approach to cardiovascular care. This is not the "take these pills and go" sort of establishment. I love it.
August 23, 2025Lissa D.Verified patient
It was a wonderful experience. im so happy I found them on zocdoc..
The staff was amazing, the doctor Ghalchi was very informative and answered all my questions with care and concerned...
August 22, 2025Carlton H.Verified patient
You would think when you tell a doctor that you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol that they would inquire about specifics. He didn’t ask any follow-up questions. While ultimately he wasn’t concerned that I had any condition to worry about, he did nothing in the way of explaining why. My blood pressure reading in the room was entirely too high (partly because the person who took it was not following best practices for an accurate reading) and he didn’t even mention it. The physical exam lasted about two minutes without any explanation of what he was looking for or how it helped him make a diagnosis. I got the distinct feeling that this doctor did not take me seriously because I am a young woman. The exam rooms also bizarrely have an open ceiling. There were no other patients in the office while I was there but if there had been they would have heard every word I said. The office space gives the vibe of being more concerned with “wellness” than actual healthcare.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Was quick to fill out any forms and see the nurse and doctor right away. Dr had a good bedside manner, listen intently, and allowed me to say all the things I wanted to say.
August 11, 2025Oliver L.Verified patient
Everything was just right.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This ranks as one of my worst doctor's office visits to my knowledge. The waiting room was very industrial and nicely appointed, but that's the only positive about this practice.
The receptionist was also the medical assistant. I was a first time patient and they did not take any of my vitals or asked about medical history. I was taken to a room where the examination chair appeared uncleaned and the sanitary cover on the headrest and sheet cover were all seemingly unchanged from the prior patient. No instructions; they expected patients to know what they needed (like undressing for an ekg; or leaving you on the bed while they should have told you that they were done after the test).
The doctor was pleasant but seemed very apathetic about providing care. I told him my reason for the visit and it was very robotic; like ordering from a fast food menu. I carried the whole conversation, including volunteering key medical items that he didn't ask about. Never again.
July 8, 2025DAVE K.Verified patient
I’m so happy to have found Dr. Ghalchi. I arrived to my appointment way early and they took me right away. He is amazing at listening, communicating and comforting. It gave me inner strength.
May 5, 2025Initials hidden
The appointment was thorough I did not feel rushed. The doctor listened to all of my concerns and set up several tests to diagnose and treat my symptoms.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Clueless
January 13, 2025Samiyah C.Verified patient
Great experience, received all the appropriate testing and a clear and precise treatment plan. I would recommend Dr. Michael Ghalchi. The expertise and mannerism is so needed in our health care system.
November 27, 2024Adria R.Verified patient
Dr. Ghalchi was very thorough with my concerns and answered all of my questions. Nurse/phlebotomist Bella was polite and did a good job with my bloodwork and ekg. Definitely recommend.
October 7, 2024Patrick C.Verified patient
I had a really positive experience, the office is great, very nice. Receptionist was friendly and helpful. Medical assistant/phlebotomist was personable, professional and skilled. Doctor took his time during my visit, seemed genuinely interested in my health complaints and their possible causes, asked questions, and listened to my answers. One of the most positive medical experiences I’ve had since my family doctor retired over a decade ago.
October 1, 2024Jesse L.Verified patient
Great 1st meeting… Very thorough interview process, Very good at explaining things, didn’t feel rushed at all… Highly recommend!
July 1, 2024Gary H.Verified patient
Dr. Ghalchi was one of the best specialists I've seen. He took his time with my entire medical history, had a very personable approach, and was genuinely concerned for my well-being. ? As a provider I give him five stars! ??????????
The office is one of ?the most beautiful medical facilities I’ve ever seen. Conveniently located at Union Square and super high-tech with software that’s connected to my Apple Watch and phone that shows me health data in a way that no health app has ever been able to show me before?.
After this visit, I feel very educated about my heart health, and more importantly, all the aspects of my health that contribute to? my ability in being a high performer!
I highly recommend, Dr. Michael Ghalchi and Apollo Health!
June 19, 2024Sakkarkanu K.Verified patient
Dr. Ghalchi is kind, thorough, and patient. He and his team were incredibly helpful and savvy with making sure my visit and labs would be covered by my insurance plan.
July 8, 2019Kim T.Verified patient
Dr Ghalchi has been the best md that I have since I live in nyc. Nice , sharp, take the time, try to understand your issue. His staff is very nice too. I would repeat
March 11, 2019Julien D.Verified patient
Dr. Ghalchi was excellent , thank you for the informative and through consultation. The staff was amazing , friendly and helpful. I will return for further consuldations.
March 8, 2019Elena M.Verified patient
This site said he was in network for cigna but that did not turn out to be the case. But otherwise Dr. Ghalchi was great and very helpful and informative!
February 1, 2019Initials hidden
ZocDoc told me that this doctor was in-network, however, when I arrived they explained that he was out-of-network. This is unfair and not right by ZocDoc.
January 31, 2019Zach S.Verified patient
Simply the best! I cannot say enough great things about my office visit today with Dr. Ghalchi. It was amazing how comfortable I felt during the visit. What a brilliant, compassionate, kind and effective physician! He is easily the best doctor I have ever visited and the practice was wonderfully efficient. He took his time explaining everything to me and I really received that personal touch that makes such a difference. Many previous cardiologists have not been able to solve my condition but Dr. G was able to answer every question and make me feel comfortable immediately. New York is lucky to have Dr. Ghalchi. The best!
October 3, 2018Initials hidden
Other than the wait time which was a little bit longer than I expected, I would highly recommend Dr. Ghalchi. He was very attentive and took time to listen to all of my concerns. He was out of network with my insurance but I would still go back to him if I needed to.
July 6, 2018Saskia H.Verified patient
Dr. Ghalchi was kind and professional, he took time to explain everything to me clearly and was in no rush to get me out of the office as many are these days! He took my concerns seriously and was very thorough! Plus I got an echo in the office same day!
December 28, 2017Kristin S.Verified patient
I don't even know where to begin. First, I was already experiencing so much anxiety over having to look for a Cardiologist. I have secretly booked like 3 different appointments with other Cardiologists only to cancel because I was simply too afraid of going. This time, I was committed. I read Dr,. Ghalchi's reviews and decided I wanted to see him. Boy was I so happy that I did! First, I walked in the office and was greeted by Tiffany one of his nurses. She was super friendly and smiled a lot. Not quite young enough to be my daughter but she reminded me so much of her because she was just so sweet. After filling out some quick 2 page paperwork I was in seeing the doctor. From the moment I checked in till I saw the doctor it was probably about 10-15min - NOT BAD AT ALL. Dr. Ghalchi listened to me ramble on and on about my symptoms and even though some of my thoughts were a little scattered, he took the time to jot down the super important stuff. He was engaging and asked so many questions. I didn't feel judged by him when I was being completely open about my medical history, he just truly cared about what was concerning me and genuinely wanted to get to the bottom of it so we can hurry and make me feel better. I also felt like he was in no rush to misdiagnose - we are going to take all of the necessary steps and tests to find out what is wrong. I was brought into a room and they performed an EKG and bloodwork. They even gave me the opportunity to run out really quick and feed the meter so I wouldn't get a ticket. Not once feeling like they were annoyed. Doctor came back and told me they were going to run my blood and schedule another appointment for some more physical tests and then go from there. I was in at 1230 and out by 130! Did all of this in an hour - FANTASTIC. I recommend this doctor and doctor's office to anyone. If you need a cardiologist, I recommend this one. He is a keeper! :)
December 1, 2017Donna R.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Michael Ghalchi work with?
Dr. Michael Ghalchi works with Apollo House.
Where is Dr. Michael Ghalchi's office located?
Dr. Michael Ghalchi has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Ghalchi's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Ghalchi have?
Dr. Michael Ghalchi is certified by Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael Ghalchi?
Dr. Michael Ghalchi frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Cardiology Consultation , High Blood Pressure / Hypertension, New Patient Visit, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Ghalchi on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Michael Ghalchi speak?
Dr. Michael Ghalchi speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Michael Ghalchi in reviews?
264 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael Ghalchi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.79/5. They have a 4.81/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.