Summary

Dr. Robert Berkowitz is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Berkowitz brings extensive expertise to his patients' care. He is fluent in Korean and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Berkowitz practices at multiple locations throughout Hackensack, New Jersey, including Hackensack University Medical Center and the specialized Heart Failure and PAH Program. His clinical focus centers on treating heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively throughout the body. He also cares for patients with cardiomyopathy, which involves diseases of the heart muscle, and cor pulmonale, a heart condition caused by lung problems. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 42 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Korean, Spanish
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Lester Berkowitz has 5 locations

Advanced Heart Failure And Pulmonary Hypertension

20 Prospect Ave Ste 201Hackensack, NJ 07601
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

HUMC Heart Failure and PAH Program

20 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601

HUMC Heart Failure and PAH Program

20 PROSPECT AVE STE 807HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

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42 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Korean, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Russian, Italian Speaks Spanish, Korean
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYBROOKLYN , NYHawthorne , NY
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical Center Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Bari Aldo Moro Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: Mt Sinai School Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Lester Berkowitz

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Principal Financial Group
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Lester Berkowitz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Lester Berkowitz has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Robert Berkowitz speak?
Dr. Robert Berkowitz speaks Korean and Spanish.
Is Dr. Robert Berkowitz accepting new patients?
Dr. Robert Berkowitz has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Robert Berkowitz's office located?
Dr. Robert Berkowitz's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave Ste 201, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
Does Dr. Robert Berkowitz accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Robert Berkowitz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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