Dr. Vivian M. Abascal, MD

Dr. Vivian M. Abascal, MD

Cardiologist
618.1 mi · 1302 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

At a glance

5.00 stars (30 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 24 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Jose Maria Vargas
Works at Mount Sinai Cardiology
2 office locations · View practice profile

Office locations

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1.
1302 Amsterdam Avenue
618.1 mi · 1302 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10027
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2.
181st Street Urgent Care
620.1 mi · 521 W 181st St, New York, NY, 10033

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic high blood pressure
Chronic high blood pressure

Other popular visit reasons

Annual Physical
Aortic Disease
Arrhythmia Diagnostic
Cardiology Consultation
Cardiology Follow Up
Cardiovascular Distress
Chest Pain
High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
Annual Physical
Aortic Disease
Arrhythmia Diagnostic
Cardiology Consultation

More about Dr. Vivian M. Abascal, MD

Vivian M. Abascal, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Cardiology). Formerly Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinical Series Track, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Dr. Abascal was also Co-director of the Cardiovascular Women's Health Clinic in the Gill Heart Institute at the University of Kentucky, and Co-director of the Heart Station and Echocardiography Laboratory at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Kentucky. She received her medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, and completed several clinical and research fellowships in medicine, cardiology, and cardiovascular epidemiology at Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School. She specializes in topics related to women and heart disease and to echocardiography. Dr. Abascal and her colleagues at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School were the first to develop an echocardiographic score to predict a successful outcome of percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, therefore facilitating patient selection. The results of these projects were presented in national and international meetings and were published in major cardiology journals such as Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Jose Maria Vargas
University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
Boston Medical Center, Residency in Cardiology

Practice

Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1326049909

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Vivian M. Abascal work with?

Dr. Vivian M. Abascal works with Mount Sinai Cardiology.

Where is Dr. Vivian M. Abascal's office located?

Dr. Vivian M. Abascal has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Abascal's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Vivian M. Abascal have?

Dr. Vivian M. Abascal is certified by Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Vivian M. Abascal?

Dr. Vivian M. Abascal frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Cardiology Consultation , Cardiology Follow Up , Chest Pain, and High Blood Pressure / Hypertension. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vivian M. Abascal on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Vivian M. Abascal speak?

Dr. Vivian M. Abascal speaks English.

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