Dr. Douglas Distefano, MD
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Dr. Douglas Distefano, MD
Cardiology
Dr. Douglas Distefano, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Distefano has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from New York University in 1974. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
The Lauder Family Cardiovascular Ambulatory Center
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Dr. Distefano is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Distefano is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Distefano specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Distefano's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Distefano
4.7
| 5 Star | 90% | 90% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 Star | 5% | 5% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Douglas Distefano, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Distefano has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from New York University...read moreCardiology
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Mt Sinai Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1979Bronx Muni Hospital Ctr-einstei
Residency Hospital, 1977Bronx Muni Hospital Ctr-einstei
Internship Hospital, 1975New York University
Medical School, 1974
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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