What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.79
Average wait time
4.63
Bedside manner
4.84
“I was very much impressed with Dr Ricardo and his assistants.
His office has parking space, he has a state of the art heart equipment.
They took all the tests , ekg, and blood work the same day I had my appoinment
Dr Ricardo Hernandez listens to you, he is very knowledgeable .
Trust me, He will help you!
Thank you Dr Hernandez!”
Carmen C.February 27, 2026
“I am beyond grateful for the incredible care I received from Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta, MD and his entire team in West Haverstraw, NY. From the moment I arrived, every single person—from the front desk staff to the technicians who performed my tests—was kind, professional, and made me feel completely at ease.
The office itself is beautiful, clean, and so convenient with everything located in one building. The communication was clear, the process was smooth, & I felt genuinely cared for every step of the way. his time with me, sat down to explain everything in detail, & made me feel safe & comfortable. His calm, kind personality and sense of humor instantly put me at ease—we even shared a few laughs, which says a lot for a cardiology appointment!
I truly left feeling confident, cared for, & thankful to have found such an exceptional doctor & staff. I highly recommend Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta to anyone looking for a compassionate, thorough, and truly outstanding cardiologist.”
Victoria W.October 7, 2025
About Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta
Dr. Richard Peralta is a well-respected member of the medical community. He practices as a cardiologist at Cardiology For Life PC in Spring Valley and Haverstraw, NY. His many achievements include serving as chief of internship while attending medical school, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors, and being chief resident at Bronx Lebanon Hospital. He is also recognized by the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr. Peralta has extensively invested in educating himself on various medical techniques. He attended medical school at Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE) Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and is fellowship-trained in cardiology from Montefiore Medical Center. Due to his passion for continuing education and knowledge, he has obtained five board certifications. He is currently certified in echocardiography, internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, and registered vascular physician interpretation.
Dr. Peralta has visiting privileges at Nyack Hospital and Saint Peter's Hospital. He is trained to address a broad range of cardiological needs and strongly believes that lifestyle, food choices, and exercise habits have a profound impact on well-being. He provides patients with the information needed to make educated decisions about their healthcare.
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Areas of expertise
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Peripheral vascular disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Chronic high blood pressure
Cerebrovascular disease
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Peripheral vascular disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Chronic high blood pressure
Cerebrovascular disease
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Nyack Hospital
- Saint Peter's Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
- Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
- National Board of Echocardiography
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE) Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
- Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Montefiore Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiology
Awards and publications
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Medical Doctor Degree from (UCNE)
- Chief Medical Interns at UCNE (2005-2006)
- Academic Chief in charge of first interns Congress at UCNE
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1154690972
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.79
Wait time
4.63
Bedside manner
4.84
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Being dealing with an issue for over three years now and Doc solved it in one day.
July 24, 2025Marcus M.Verified patient
Amazing Staff and Amazing Doctor . Definitely coming back .
December 19, 2025Victor T.Verified patient
Dr Peralta is great and the office is organized and communicative
June 5, 2025Steve S.Verified patient
Doctor very professional and caring Very good experience
June 30, 2025James K.Verified patient
Extremely helpful and friendly Doctor. Made me feel at ease
January 5, 2021Jennie S.Verified patient
Excelente servicio
March 10, 2026Luis Roberto C.Verified patient
I was very much impressed with Dr Ricardo and his assistants.
His office has parking space, he has a state of the art heart equipment.
They took all the tests , ekg, and blood work the same day I had my appoinment
Dr Ricardo Hernandez listens to you, he is very knowledgeable .
Trust me, He will help you!
Thank you Dr Hernandez!
February 27, 2026Carmen C.Verified patient
Excellent
Less than 6 months agoJose P.Verified patient
I am beyond grateful for the incredible care I received from Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta, MD and his entire team in West Haverstraw, NY. From the moment I arrived, every single person—from the front desk staff to the technicians who performed my tests—was kind, professional, and made me feel completely at ease.
The office itself is beautiful, clean, and so convenient with everything located in one building. The communication was clear, the process was smooth, & I felt genuinely cared for every step of the way. his time with me, sat down to explain everything in detail, & made me feel safe & comfortable. His calm, kind personality and sense of humor instantly put me at ease—we even shared a few laughs, which says a lot for a cardiology appointment!
I truly left feeling confident, cared for, & thankful to have found such an exceptional doctor & staff. I highly recommend Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta to anyone looking for a compassionate, thorough, and truly outstanding cardiologist.
October 7, 2025Victoria W.Verified patient
Friendly staff and cleanliness is what I look for when I go for doctor visits, this was well presented at Dr Hernandez office, also they were thorough and efficient. Iwill go back.
September 30, 2025Ian M.Verified patient
I was able to get in right away and have some same day testing done right in the office/building. Dr. explained things to me and I’m glad I was able to get in and out and an appointment so soon!
September 5, 2025Sally F.Verified patient
Excellent level of care and timely wait time. The staff was very responsive and did a good job keeping the appointment moving. Also Saturday appointment as good for the schedule.
August 7, 2025Rick M.Verified patient
Great staff and amazing doctor
August 5, 2025Valerie Z.Verified patient
Staff was professional and pleasant. Dr listened to my concerns and addressed them. He took the time to explain his findings and how he would treat me. I would recommend him. I live over an hour away and will not hesitate to take the drive to his office.
July 3, 2025Jax C.Verified patient
Nice environment and friendly staff, they did almost all the test at the facility, Dr. was very nice, he listened to us and checked the medical history documents carefully. Everything was on tome, highly recommended.
May 16, 2025Abbasali K.Verified patient
I would go back it's a very nice office and staff is excellent did most of my tests in one day dr peralta very nice person I highly recommend this dr him and his staff are excellent
July 8, 2024Quattrocchi Q.Verified patient
Overall happy with my visit
January 31, 2024Colleen H.Verified patient
Great experience. Went to get routine preventative cardiovascular work up due to family history of cardiovascular disease.
Dr will only do what you are comfortable with and will explain.
January 10, 2024Derick C.Verified patient
professional and knowledgeable
December 17, 2023Yngri E.Verified patient
Overall seemed very thorough .
April 13, 2023Robert V.Verified patient
Dr. Peralta was very pleasant and seems like he know his stuff. The office is very small and he had a lot of patients waiting to see him but he seemed to be running on time. I would recommend him to anyone.
February 12, 2022Ryleigh M.Verified patient
Dr. Peralta was great, he listened and understood my issue and addressed it in a way I could understand and apply. I liked him!
October 20, 2021David F.Verified patient
Nice guy. Nice staff
August 31, 2021Michael W.Verified patient
The doctor was very kind and so was his office staff! He made me feel at ease and had an excellent bedside manner. Highly recommend
June 12, 2021Eva G.Verified patient
It’s was an amazing visit.
More than 1 year agoRabea N.Verified patient
Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta was very helpful & informative during my consultation. I appreciated how he took the time to hear my concerns, made me feel comfortable, and was very proactive with my needs. I highly recommend.
August 3, 2020Crysalis M.Verified patient
Estoy muy contenta de ve en Haverstraw taramos a un cardiologo hispano y gue hable nuestino idioma. El doctor Peralta is un exelente medico y ser humano.
More than 1 year agoJP
El doctor Peralta is muy profesional. El se tomo aproximadamente 45 minutes conmigo en mi primen visita. El is muy apasionado en lo gue hace y me hizo sentir cuidada y en bueras manos.
More than 1 year agoRL
Dr. Peralta es muy buen medico. El se tomo su tiem po conmigo para responder cada pregun ta y tratar de ayudar mi condicion medica.
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Which hospital is Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta is affiliated with Nyack Hospital and Saint Peter's Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta work with?
Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta works with Dr. Richard Peralta, MD.
Where is Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta's office located?
Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta's office is located at 52 New Main St, Haverstraw, NY 10927.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta have?
Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, and National Board of Echocardiography.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta?
Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Cardiology Consultation , High Blood Pressure / Hypertension, New Patient Visit, and Ultrasound. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta speak?
Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta in reviews?
114 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Hernandez Peralta. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.79/5. They have a 4.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.63/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.