Summary

Dr. Gerald Pekler specializes in cardiovascular disease and nuclear medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Monterrey Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Sisters Charity Healthcare System. With 49 years of experience treating complex heart conditions, Dr. Pekler offers comprehensive cardiac care to his patients. He is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Pekler practices at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, New York, where he focuses on treating serious heart conditions. His expertise includes caring for patients with cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened or enlarged. He also treats dilated cardiomyopathy, where the heart's main pumping chamber becomes stretched and thin, as well as heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively throughout the body. Patients have given Dr. Pekler an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 49 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, English
  • Sisters Charity Healthcare System
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Gerald Pekler has 2 locations

Metropolitan Hospital Center

1901 1st AveNew York, NY 10029

Metropolitan Hospital Center Cardiology

1901 1st Ave Ste 7B8New York, NY 10029
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Gerald Pekler, MDDr. Ellen Mellow, MDDr. Michael L. Schwartz, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.5 
49 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
New York , NYNew York , NYPomona , NYWinter Park , FL
Med School: Universidad De Monterrey Facultad De Medicina Med School: Weill Cornell Medical Center Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gerald Pekler

  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gerald Pekler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gerald Pekler 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
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Sisters Charity Healthcare System

Medical School

Universidad De Monterrey Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1977

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Gerald Pekler speak?
Dr. Gerald Pekler speaks Chinese, Spanish, and English.
Where is Dr. Gerald Pekler's office located?
Dr. Gerald Pekler's office is located at 1901 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10029.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gerald Pekler affiliated with?
Dr. Gerald Pekler is affiliated with Metropolitan Hospital Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald Pekler?
You can find contact information for Dr. Gerald Pekler here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Gerald Pekler accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Gerald Pekler accepts on their Vitals profile.

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