Dr. Gary Michael Idelchik, MD

The best Dr. I have. He keeps me a life.

Excellent clinician, excellent technique, great sense of humor. Best of all, has been able to handle my condition when 3 different cardiologists couldn’t even figure out what was wrong with me despite 5 years of constant testing. Glad there’s still good doctors out there.

He found things wrong with my heart that my old cardiologist say nothing was wrong

I was always told by my cardiologists that my case was tough and that I didn't respond well to treatment, while frustrating in the beginning, I got used to the idea of living with pain and having a hard time breathing being my "normal". In 15 years I've had over 7 Cardiologists, not by choice, but because my job required I moved constantly. I always thought I had the best doctors and that my case was tough and I was lucky to be alive, even though I couldn't even walk a block without having to stop to catch my breath. Luckily my last move was to Malta, NY where I got to meet Dr. Idelchik. He explained my condition thoroughly and clearly. He also was the first cardiologist to mention performing a cardiac cath and possibly fixing my arteries with a stent, which he did skillfully. For the first time in over 20 years I felt like a huge load was taken off my chest. I can walk several blocks and I don't even look back. Words can not explain how life changing this has been. I'll be forever… grateful to Dr. Idelchik. I really didn't know what a good doctor was until I met him.

After years of dealing with intermittent chest discomfort and decline in functional status, I was lost and wanted another opinion and was referred to Dr. Idelchik by friends. As soon as Dr. Idelchik heard my complaints, he told me we needed to proceed with urgent cardiac cath. He diagnosed me with severe coronary disease despite normal stress studies before. I underwent bypass and feel like a human being again. I owe my life to Dr. Idelchik and recommend him to everybody.

He not only took the time to speak with me, which was quite a while, he also explained things to me in a way that I could understand. He truly cares about his patients and is genuine--rare things to find in the medical area and even in his practice group. I will continue to go out of my way to see him for my heart health.

Dr. Idelchik is an amazing doctor, every appointment I have had with him he has taken his time to explain every detail so I fully understand and I am aware of whats going on! I've been to three different cardiologist and he is by far the best!!

I was evaluated by the best in Boston who misdiagnosed me over and over. Frustrated, I decided to try the local cardiology group and was blessed to have Dr. Idelchik see me. He correctly diagnosed me immediately and after further, directed testing, I underwent surgery and have never felt better. He is truly a rare breed of physician who not only listens, but has the knowledge and ability to integrate knowledge like no other physician I have ever met.

The best diagnostic and cardiologist in the area! Dr. Idelchik saved my life.

I was referred to Dr. Idelchik for a potential problem. After thorough testing, my issue turned out to be a minor one. He is friendly, thoughtful, informative, great sense of humor, and above all, professional. He went over any tests he did/or was going to do and also the results. He listens and answers any questions. I would recommend him without reservation.