Herbert A. Insel M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
30 East 40th Street Suite 1100 New York New York, 10016About
Solo private midtown Manhattan cardiology practice offering full range of non-invasive cardiac testings including: Echocardiography/Doppler Testing, Cardiac Stress Echo Testing (Treadmill or Bike), Carotid Artery Ultrasound Testing, 24 hour Holter Monitoring; Long term cardiac event monitoring; Pulmonary Function Testing; In-office phlebotomy. Treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease and cardiomyopathies. Focus on preventive cardiology and overall wellness; Nutritional/weight loss conseling available; Optional Concierge Medicine Program available.
Education and Training
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
Yeshiva University B.S. 1975
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center M.D. 1979
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1982
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 1985
Provider Details
Herbert A. Insel M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Healthy Heart: Things That You Can Do to Ensure a Healthy Cardiovascular System
Do you know that the leading cause of death worldwide is cardiovascular disorder? But in reality, such mishap can be prevented if you are only mindful of your health. You need to know that the physical condition of your arteries determines the potential for future adverse cardiovascular events. As...
Thoughts on Preventive Cardiology
Here are “The Great Eight” -- The major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) A ...
The Ten Commandments of Weight Loss and Maintenance
Weight loss! It’s the easiest and hardest thing to do. It’s easy, because if you consistently eat fewer calories than you burn off, you will lose weight. It’s hard, because who wants to eat less or has time to exercise more?With this in mind, I am going to share with you some helpful...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top 10 Doctor Award; Vitals.com
- America's Top Cardiologists; Consumer's Research Council of America;
- Most On Time Doctor Award; Vitals.com
- Most Compassionate Doctor; Vitals.com
- Patient's Choice Award; Vitals.com;
- Super Doctors New York Times Magazine
- Super Doctors 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 New York Times Magazine
- Most Compassionate Doctor 2012,2013,2014,2015 Vitals.com
- America's Top Cardiologists 2013, 2014,2015 Consumer's Research Council of America
- Patients Choice Award 2011, 2012, 2013,2015 Vitals.com
- On-time Doctor Award 2014,2015 Vitals.com
Treatments
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Cardiology
- High Cholesterol / Hyperlipidemia
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Vascular Heart Disease
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)
- Stress Echocardiography
- Cardiac Event Monitor
- Echocardiography Doppler
- Carotid Doppler
- Holter Monitoring
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American College of Cardiology
- Professional Member American Heart Association
- Professional Member New York County Medical Society
- Professional Member American Association of Preventive Cardiology
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Hospital Cardiovascular Diseases 1984
Treatments
- Cardiovascular Diseases; Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- New York County Medical Society, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, The American Society for Preventive Cardiology
Articles and Publications
MSNBC.COM- Health for Life; Heart Healthy Living Magazine; Real Simple; Metro NY; Blogher.com; Pharmawire.com; Today in PT; Lifescript.com; Help Me Howard; WHDH-TV-7 Health Cast
What do you attribute your success to?
Perseverance and exemplifying the lifestyle I encourages my patients to follow.
Areas of research
Preventive Cardiology; Clinical Nutrition; Lifestyle modifications
Teaching and speaking
Teaching: Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology Division) at NYU Langone Medical Center
Speaking: Frequent lecturer at EHE International; CW11/ WPIX News; Martha Stewart Living Radio; Doctor Radio Sirius FM; It's Your Health Radio; Health Net Radio; Life Improvement Radio; Atkina FM; Shannon's Corner- WTBQ Radio
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercising; Reading; Lecturing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Areas of research
Preventive Cardiology; Clinical Nutrition; Lifestyle modifications
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