
Michele Nanna, MD, FACC
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1461 Astor Avenue Bronx NY, 10469About
Dr. Michele Nanna is a cardiologist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Nanna specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Nanna also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Bari, School of Medicine MD 1978
Univ Di Bari, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bari, Italy 1978
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1978
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Italy 1978
FLEX 1981
ECFMG 1981
California 1983
New York 1986
Certified Internal Medicine Specialist (Italy)
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine(ABIM)
Diplomate of the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease (recertified in 2022
Diplomate National Board of Echocardiography
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1988 - Present
- Associate Editor Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography 2024 - Present
- Associate Editor Echocardiography journal 2020 - Present
- Editorial Board Member Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 1987 - Present
Awards
- Outstanding Physician Educator Award 2023 MD2B-Connect
- Summa Cum Laude, Medical School 1978
- Finalist, Young Investigator's Award Competition; 1984 American Heart Association
- MD2B- Excellence in teaching Award 2021
Treatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Society of Echocardiography
- New York Echocardiography Society
- European Society for Noninvasive Cardiovascular Dynamics
- American Heart Association
Fellowships
- LAC-USC Medical Center Cardiology 1982
- LAC-USC Medical Center Clinical Cardiology 1986
Treatments
- CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Internships
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fellowships
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Professional Society Memberships
- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGYAMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Professional Affiliations
- MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
Articles and Publications
- AUTHOR OF MULTIPLE PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES AND BOOK CHAPTERS
What do you attribute your success to?
- PASSION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
Areas of research
- Principal Investigator in Several Clinical trials both public and federally funded
Awards
- Outstanding Physician Educator Award | MD2B-Connect | 2023Summa Cum Laude, Medical School | | 1978Finalist, Young Investigator's Award Competition; | American Heart Association | 1984MD2B- Excellence in teaching Award | | 2021
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Mentoring young minority students interested in a career in medicine or biological science
Teaching and speaking
- OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM FOR FMGINVITED SPEAKER TO MAJOR MEDICAL MEETING
Favorite Place to Vacation
- ITALY
Hobbies / Sports
- SWIMMINGBICYCLING
Favorite professional publications
- JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGYCIRCULATIONJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
Areas of research
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
VALVULAR HEART DISEASE
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE
Michele Nanna, MD, FACC's Practice location
Practice At 1461 Astor Avenue
1461 Astor Avenue -Bronx, NY 10469Get Direction
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Med
111 East 210th Street -Bronx, New York 10467Get Direction
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