Northwell Health Unveils State-of-the-Art Cardiac Facility at Park Avenue South

Northwell Health Unveils State-of-the-Art Cardiac Facility at Park Avenue South

The unique new outpatient facility is the first to offer advanced cardiac imaging

Edited by: TJVNews.com

Northwell Health and Concorde Medical Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling Concorde Cardiology at Park Avenue South, a state-of-the-art practice designed to provide superior cardiac care to the community through groundbreaking technology and industry experts. It is the first and only outpatient facility in New York City to add cardiac computed tomography (CT) as a service offering and the first in the city to acquire GE HealthCare’s CardioGraphe machine. The newly built cardiology office features 15 exam rooms, seven consult rooms and four rooms for echocardiograph and exercise stress testing. The expansive space is a 10,400 square foot office that spans two floors. Concorde Cardiology staffs five board certified cardiologists with expertise in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac diseases.

“While this expansive facility may be beautiful and feature state-of-the-art technology, what sets it apart are the clinicians and the outstanding service they provide to patients,” said Michael Dowling, the president and CEO of Northwell Health. “Our partnership with Concorde and the opening of this first-of-its-kind facility is part of a large, concerted effort to bring quality care to Manhattan.”

The investment in outpatient cardiac CT scanning reflects Northwell’s dedication to expanding comprehensive, coordinated cardiac care in the communities they serve. This technology is used to diagnose diseases that cause chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and other conditions. A cardiac CT scan sheds light on the heart’s health, providing a clear picture of the coronary arteries, heart muscle, pericardium, pulmonary veins, and thoracic and abdominal aorta. This information is essential in helping medical providers make a thorough diagnosis and create personalized treatment plans.

To offer cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic care, the new facility will feature GE HealthCare’s CardioGraphe, a first-of-its-kind CT scanner that is optimized for 3D imaging of the heart and the entire cardiovascular system. Compared to traditional whole-body scanners, this technology allows physicians to use low-dose radiation at a high speed to capture a single heartbeat in one .24-second rotation. This allows medical providers to see a clear, accurate visual of the heart’s functionality, as well as diagnose and treat patients faster.

“One of our oaths we take as doctors is to ‘do no harm’ and by employing diagnostic imaging tools that deliver low-dose radiation, we are able to more reliably achieve this goal,” said Varinder Singh, MD, the chair of cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital. “This technology shows Northwell’s commitment to staying ahead of technological advances to provide the most up-to-date care to our patients.”

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In 2020, approximately 697,000 Americans died from heart disease, which accounted for one in every five deaths, according to the CDC. A yearly average of 805,000 Americans suffer from heart attacks. Lifestyle choices like poor diet, lack of exercise, excessive alcohol use and smoking raise the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 83,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Concorde Medical Group

Concorde Medical Group, a member of Northwell Health, has been serving the community with compassionate and comprehensive care for more than 25 years. Located conveniently in the heart of Manhattan, their 10 practice locations are comprised of various specialties, including internal medicine, gastroenterology, rheumatology, gynecology, cardiology, dermatology, podiatry, ophthalmology, allergy, endocrinology and pediatrics. The group works together with Northwell Health’s physician experts in over 100 specialties and utilizes Northwell Health’s unparalleled resources. The physicians and staff are committed to providing the best in high quality, patient focused care. They continuously raise the standard of care for their patients and their families. For more information, go to www.concordemed.com.