Arun J. Palkhiwala MD
Nuclear Medicine Specialist
42-07 30th Avenue Astoria New York, 11103About
Arun J. Palkhiwala, MD, FACC, FACCP, FACP, currently maintains a position at Astoria Cardiology Group based out of the state of New York. Dr. Palkhiwala has been a practicing cardiologist for over 35 years, with specialization in nuclear and diagnostic cardiology. Nuclear cardiology involves taking cardiac images to help identify coronary heart disease, the severity of prior heart attacks, and the risk of future heart attacks; and diagnostic cardiology being identifying heart conditions associated with healthy vs. unhealthy, pathologic, heart function. Board certified in both areas of expertise, Dr. Palkhiwala also acts as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the esteemed Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. For all of his outstanding work in the field, Dr. Palkhiwala has received the highest honor of Fellowship to various associations including the American College of Cardiology.
Education and Training
B. J. Medical College
B.J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India 1969
University of Illinois College of Medicine
B.J. Medical College 1967
Guntur Medical College 1970
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Nuclear Cardiology
Diagnostic Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Mt. Sinai Medical School -
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Varicose Veins
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Bergen Pines County Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Fellowships
- Bergen Pines County Hospital (Internal Medicine)
What do you attribute your success to?
- Staying Up-to-Date, Honesty with Patients, Hard Work, Corrective Persistence
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