About
Language(s): English
Division: Cardiology
Board Certification: Internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, clinical electrophysiology, interventional cardiology
Dr. Cohen is both an interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologist specializing in coronary artery disease, angioplasty/stenting, complex arrhythmia management/treatment and implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. He is one of few cardiologists in the country who is board certified in both interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. He joined the staff of Westchester Medical Center in 1986 after he completed his interventional fellowship. Over the last 25 years, he has performed thousands of invasive procedures, including stenting, ablations, implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators with nationally recognized success rates.
Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He also completed both his residency and fellowship in Cardiology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Research Interest: Stem cell infusions for patients with myocardial infarctions.
Dr. Cohen is one of very few physicians in the country certified in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology. He has been voted ‘Best Doctor’ in New York Magazine and Castle Connolly since 1999.
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Education
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Primary Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Secondary Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center
Specialties
Specialties: Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Special Clinical Interest:
- Clinical electrophysiology and device implantation as well as cardiac catheterization and stenting.
- Dr. Cohen has a special interest in devices such as implantable cardioverter defibrillators and pacemakers.