John E. Cosmi, MD, FACC

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Get to know Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John E. Cosmi, who serves patients in Morristown, New Jersey.

A professional in the field of general and interventional cardiology, Dr. Cosmi is a part of Cardiology Associates of Morristown, LLC. He has special interests in preventive cardiology, valvular heart disease, and coronary artery disease.

Offering a comprehensive, holistic approach for patients with cardiovascular disease, he and his colleagues deliver outstanding care that incorporates the latest developments in cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment. The group offers a full spectrum of cardiovascular services, as well as access to cutting-edge clinical research trials, all in a comfortable, supportive, and professional atmosphere. “We focus on the fundamentals in our practice: providing superlative care as well as forming strong relationships with our patients and referring doctors” stated Dr. Cosmi.

Having been in practice in Morristown for many years, he also sees patients at the nationally ranked Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 

A native of Wayne, New Jersey, Dr. Cosmi pursued his undergraduate studies at Rutgers College in New Brunswick, where he majored in classics and biology, graduating with honors and being elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

He attended New Jersey Medical School in Newark, where he was a recipient of numerous scholarships and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital in New York City, after which he was chosen to serve as a chief medical resident. He continued at NYU for a fellowship in cardiology, where he was elected a fellow of the year twice and authored several scientific papers in the fields of echocardiography and myocardial infarction. He then completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at NYU.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter-based treatment of structural heart diseases. An interventional cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels using nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures and specialized imaging techniques.

To date, Dr. Cosmi has received multiple awards, including New Jersey Monthly Top Doctors for the past ten years, Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and New Jersey Top Docs. 

On a more personal note, he speaks both English and Spanish.

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