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Wendy L Schaffer MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(1)
1275 York Ave New York NY, 10021
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5/5

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Dr. Wendy Schaffer is a cardiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Schaffer 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. Schaffer also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Fellowships

  • Montefiore Med. Center  

Wendy L Schaffer MD's Practice location

Practice At 1275 York Ave

1275 York Ave -
New York, NY 10021
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New patients: 646-227-3813, 212-639-2000, 212-639-7900

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Wendy L Schaffer MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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