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Advancing Cardiac Care: The New Catheterization Lab at Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital Opens
By: Fern Sidman
On Monday afternoon, July 1st, Maimonides Health held an ebullient inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its brand-new cardiac services and catheterization lab at Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (MMCH) on Kings Highway. This new addition to MMCH expands the expertise of Maimonides’ world-class Heart & Vascular Institute to Midwood and surrounding communities, combining the expertise of Maimonides cardiologists with an extensive suite of advanced diagnostic tools and the latest high-tech therapeutic intervention capabilities, and allowing Maimonides to provide more timely lifesaving cardiac care, both urgent and nonurgent, to patients in Brooklyn.
Among those delivering remarks at the ceremony were Ken Gibbs, President and CEO, Maimonides Health, Barry Stern, President and CEO, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, Robert Frankel, MD, Director of Interventional Cardiology, Maimonides Health, Diana Immel, MD, Vice President of Director of Perioperative Services, Maimonides Health and Jacob Shani, MD, Chair of Cardiology, Maimonides Health. Also in attendance were a panoply of community leaders and elected officials, including State Senator Simcha Felder and New York City Councilman Kalman Yeger.
The inauguration of the cardiac suite at Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital marks a significant advancement in cardiac care for the Midwood community. This state-of-the-art facility brings together the expertise and technical prowess of Maimonides Medical Center with the latest advancements in cardiac imaging and diagnostics, promising to enhance the quality and accessibility of cardiac treatment in the region.
A Legacy of Excellence in Cardiac Care
For many years, Maimonides Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its exceptional outcomes in cardiac care. The center’s reputation for excellence is built on a foundation of advanced medical practices, cutting-edge technology, and a team of highly skilled cardiac specialists. This legacy of excellence is now extended to the Midwood community through the new cardiac suite at Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital.
Bringing Advanced Cardiac Care to Midwood
Before the opening of this new suite, patients experiencing heart attacks or other severe cardiac events had to travel to Boro Park to receive life-saving treatment at Maimonides Medical Center. This geographical barrier often posed significant challenges, potentially delaying critical care. The new cardiac suite at Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital eliminates this obstacle, providing advanced cardiac care locally and enhancing the community’s ability to respond promptly to cardiac emergencies.
“The cardiac suite at Community Hospital brings a high level of expertise and technical advancements to the Midwood community,” said Dr. Robert Frankel. “We bring that level of expertise and combine it with the latest advancements in imaging to Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. We are now able to bring advanced cardiac care to the Midwood community to save lives, he added.
Dr. Frankel stands as a luminary in the field of interventional cardiology, boasting over 20 years of experience and a portfolio of significant contributions to cardiovascular medicine. His expertise, underscored by a prolific body of published work and esteemed professional affiliations, marks him as a leading figure in his specialty.
With more than two decades dedicated to interventional cardiology, Dr. Frankel has been at the forefront of advancing cardiac care. His clinical experience is vast, encompassing a wide array of diagnostic and interventional procedures aimed at treating complex cardiovascular conditions. His dedication to patient care and clinical excellence has garnered him recognition both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Frankel has an impressive record of publications in leading medical journals, contributing valuable insights and research findings to the field of interventional cardiology. Among his notable works are studies on “New Trends in Interventional Cardiology,” which explore the evolving techniques and technologies in the field, and “Safety and Efficacy of the Perclose Suture-Mediated Closure Device After Diagnostic and Interventional Catheterizations in a Large Consecutive Population,” a study that has been influential in guiding best practices for post-catheterization care.
Throughout his career, Dr. Frankel has consistently prioritized patient care, applying his extensive knowledge and skills to improve the health outcomes of those he treats. His expertise in interventional cardiology ensures that patients receive the most advanced and effective treatments available, tailored to their specific needs. Dr. Frankel’s approach is characterized by a commitment to minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery times and improve overall patient experiences.’
His involvement in clinical research and his leadership in professional organizations contribute to a continuous improvement in clinical practices, ensuring that his patients benefit from the latest advancements in medical science.
Comprehensive Cardiac Program
The new cardiac suite is just one component of a broader, comprehensive cardiac program being implemented at Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. This program includes a variety of advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities designed to address a wide range of cardiac conditions.
Advanced CAT Scanner: The introduction of an advanced CAT scanner at the hospital allows for the non-invasive diagnosis of coronary artery disease. This technology provides detailed imaging of the heart and coronary arteries, facilitating early detection and intervention.
Diagnostic Echocardiography: The hospital now offers diagnostic echocardiography, which uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart. This non-invasive test helps in assessing the heart’s structure and function, aiding in the diagnosis of various cardiac conditions.
Nuclear Stress Testing: The cardiac suite is equipped to perform nuclear stress testing, a procedure that measures blood flow to the heart muscle both at rest and during stress. This test helps identify areas of the heart that may not be receiving adequate blood supply.
Cardiology Offices for Consultation and Follow-Up: In addition to diagnostic and emergency services, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital has opened cardiology offices to provide ongoing care. These offices offer consultation and follow-up services, ensuring that patients receive continuous and comprehensive cardiac care.
Enhancing Community Health
The establishment of the cardiac suite and the comprehensive cardiac program at Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital is a testament to the hospital’s commitment to enhancing community health. By providing advanced cardiac care locally, the hospital not only improves access to life-saving treatments but also promotes early detection and management of cardiac conditions, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for the Midwood community.
By integrating high-level expertise with advanced technology, the hospital is poised to deliver top-tier cardiac care, addressing the critical needs of the community and saving lives. This initiative underscores the importance of accessible, high-quality healthcare and sets a new standard for cardiac care in the region.
Moreover, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital’s recently renovated and expanded Emergency Department offers large clinical areas, a spacious waiting room for families, and skilled, courteous staff—all working to make the patient’s experience as comfortable as possible.
Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital is staffed by seasoned Attending Physicians as well as an extremely caring nursing staff that contribute to the highest patient satisfaction ratings in the region.
Since an emergency can happen at any time, our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—so patients can access emergency care whenever you need it.
The Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances are fully integrated into the city-wide 911 system and operated by qualified Emergency Medical Technicians, who deliver care on-site and on the way to the hospital.
Patients are usually seen within 15 minutes of their arrival, virtually eliminating long stays in the waiting room. By consulting our hospital web site you will be able to track current waiting times.
Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital’s Emergency Department offers state-of-the-art technology to treat all cardiac and pulmonary emergencies, and is designated by the American Heart Association as a Heart Station.
