Dr. James Wilentz, MD
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Dr. James Wilentz, MD
Cardiology
Dr. James Wilentz, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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James Wilentz, MD
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Dr. Wilentz is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Wilentz 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. Wilentz 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. Wilentz's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wilentz
4.6
| 5 Star | 80% | 80% |
| 4 Star | 12% | 12% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 4% | 4% |
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About Me
care philosophy
We provide cardiovascular consultation, diagnosis and interventional care to the whole patient, understanding that diseases which affect the arteries of the heart may also affect those anywhere in the body. We offer invasive and medical treatments...read morebiography
Dr. Wilentz graduated AOA from the NYU School of Medicine after receiving his BA in English from Columbia University. He did his internships and residency at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital and went on to train in Cardiology at Boston City....read moreCardiology
Interventional Cardiology
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Fellowship Hospital, 1984Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1979Brigham And Womens Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1977New York University Grossman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1976
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
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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