Dr. Vijay Shetty, MD, Brooklyn, NY | Cardiologist

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About Dr. Vijay Shetty

Dr. Vijay Shetty is currently the Associate Chief Academic Officer and Vice Chairman in the Department of Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center, overseeing the clinical and administrative operations in the Division of Inpatient Medicine. He is also a Professor of Clinical Medicine at SUNY Downstate in addition to his roles as Director of Undergraduate Education and Consultant Cardiologist at Maimonides Medical Center. Under his leadership, he has been able to restructure the Division of Inpatient Medicine and successfully implement strategies to reduce patients' length of stay, enhance communication amongst physicians and improve the educational experience in the residency program. Dr. Shetty earned his MBBS degree at JSS Medical College, India in 2000 then completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, India from 2000-2002. He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Chief Residency and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at Maimonides Medical Center between the years of 2003-2010. In 2004, during his second year of residency, he founded the Physical Diagnosis Club at Maimonides which serves to resurrect the dying art of physical diagnosis. He served as the Deputy Assistant Dean and Site Director for the clerkship and sub-internship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at its Maimonides Medical Center campus from 2010-2017. He also completed his master's degree in Healthcare Administration at the William E. Simon Business School, University of Rochester in 2016. Awards and Honors: Dr. Shetty has been the recipient of many honors throughout his medical career. These include: Fellow Teacher of the Year, 2008-9, Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center. - Teacher of the Year, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15, Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center - Samuel M. Rosen Outstanding Teacher Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, 2014, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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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.

Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

High cholesterol

Coronary Artery Disease

Chronic high blood pressure

Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

High cholesterol

Coronary Artery Disease

Chronic high blood pressure

Office location

Maimonides Cardiology

4813 9th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Education and background

Practice names

Maimonides Cardiology

Board certifications

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

Education and training

Medical School - J.S.S. Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Maimonides Medical Center (Internship)
Maimonides Medical Center, Residency in Cardiovascular Diseases
Maimonides Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases
University of Rochester, Master's in Healthcare Administration

Professional memberships

American College of Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography

Awards and publications

Fellow Teacher of the Year, 2008-9, Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center
Teacher of the Year, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2014-15, Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center
Samuel M. Rosen Outstanding Teacher Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, 2014, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Languages spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1770770406

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Dr. Vijay Shetty works with Maimonides Cardiology.

Where is Dr. Vijay Shetty's office located?

Dr. Vijay Shetty's office is located at 4813 9th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

Which board certifications does Dr. Vijay Shetty have?

Dr. Vijay Shetty is certified by Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine) and American Board of Internal Medicine.

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Dr. Vijay Shetty 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. Vijay Shetty on their profile.