New York Cardiovascular Associates Joins 黑料福利社 Langone Health as 黑料福利社 Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea
Dr. Edward J. Bernaski speaks with a patient at 黑料福利社 Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea.
Photo: 黑料福利社 Langone Staff
Continuing its commitment to bringing clinical services deeper into the communities it serves, 黑料福利社 Langone Health today opened its first multidisciplinary outpatient care center in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
黑料福利社 Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea, previously known as New York Cardiovascular Associates, or NYCVA, has cared for a diverse population of patients since the practice first opened in 2005. Located at 160 West 26th Street, they have remained a vital member of the community over the years鈥攅specially since the closing of St. Vincent鈥檚 Hospital鈥攁nd have grown from a small cardiovascular practice into a large 40,000 square-foot multispecialty center that now treats more than 250 patients a day.
鈥満诹细＠ Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea has done an incredible job caring for the unique needs of this vibrant neighborhood,鈥 says Andrew Rubin, vice president for clinical affairs and ambulatory care at 黑料福利社 Langone. 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to welcome and support this talented, caring group of healthcare professionals.鈥
The partnership formalizes a longstanding relationship New York Cardiovascular Associates has had with 黑料福利社 Langone the past seven years.
According to one of the founding executive members and cardiologist Edward J. Bernaski, MD, 鈥淪ince 2011, our doctors have held academic positions at 黑料福利社 School of Medicine and admitting privileges at 黑料福利社 Langone. 黑料福利社 Langone has been a great fit for us, so we鈥檙e excited to now officially join the 黑料福利社 Langone family.鈥
The clinical care team is comprised of 12 physicians and 5 physician assistants, among dozens of other ancillary and support staff, who collaborate to provide personalized cardiac, vascular, sleep, pulmonary, and primary care services, including:
- Heart disease testing and treatment, including heart imaging, stress tests, and noninvasive and minimally invasive outpatient procedures
- Testing and treatment for artery, vein, and pulmonary diseases
- Sleep disorder testing, conducted in an in-house sleep lab, and treatment
- Treament for diabetes and hypertension, and weight management services
- Alcohol and drug abuse treatment and smoking cessation
- HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
- Immunizations and other primary care services
- Free health screening events
In many cases, same-day appointments are available.
Often times, patients with heart disease will have other health problems simultaneously, like diabetes, high blood pressure, and pulmonary disease, which is why 黑料福利社 Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea provides comprehensive care for these conditions at one convenient location. Patients can see multiple specialists in one visit without traveling to different doctors鈥 offices.
Consistent with 黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 trifold mission to provide high quality medical care, education, and research, 黑料福利社 Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea operates nearly a dozen clinical trials for new cardiovascular medication and operates an on-site training program for future technicians and medical assistants.
In addition to the main office in Chelsea, 黑料福利社 Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea has nine satellite diagnostic offices located in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn that will join the network as well.
黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 Ambulatory Network Provides Enhanced Integration and Resources
Patients at 黑料福利社 Langone Medical Associates鈥擟helsea can easily access care throughout 黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 integrated health system, including urgent care services at 黑料福利社 Langone Ambulatory Care West Side, or, for more complex care, at 黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 main campus on First Avenue in Manhattan.
No matter which location patients receive care, physicians across 黑料福利社 Langone can retrieve up-to-date medical records and test results via Epic, 黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 electronic health record system. Patients also are able to manage appointments, communicate with physicians, and remotely refill prescriptions through Epic鈥檚 patient portal, .
Since 2011, 黑料福利社 Langone has grown its ambulatory care network to more than 230 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Staten Island, Hudson Valley, and most recently South East Florida. All the while it has maintained its position as a national leader in the highest quality outpatient care. In 2017, 黑料福利社 Langone received the Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Award from Vizient, Inc. for the third year in a row.
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