
Alon Gitig M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1010 North Broadway Yonkers New York, 10701About
Dr. Alon Gitig is a cardiologist practicing in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Gitig 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. Gitig also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 2001
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mt. Sinai -
Awards
- Summa Cum Laude
Treatments
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Sleep Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- New York Hospital Cornell
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein (Cardiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- Phi Beta Kappa
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Discipline, Solid Education, Self Motivator
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, New York Times Crosswords
Favorite professional publications
- American College of Cardiology Journal
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Nearest Hospitals
LAWRENCE HOSPITAL CENTERl
55 PALMER AVENUE BRONXVILLE NY 10708ST JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITALl
976 NORTH BROADWAY YONKERS NY 10701ST JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITALl
976 NORTH BROADWAY YONKERS NY 10701LAWRENCE HOSPITAL CENTERl
55 PALMER AVENUE BRONXVILLE NY 10708JACOBI MEDICAL CENTERl
1400 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH BRONX NY 10461NORTH CENTRAL BRONX HOSPITALl
3424 KOSSUTH AVENUE & 210TH STREET BRONX NY 10467ST BARNABAS HOSPITALl
4422 THIRD AVENUE BRONX NY 10457