Summary

Dr. Harshan Weerackody is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 36 years of experience caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine in Grenada and completed his residency at South Brooklyn Health in 1993, followed by a fellowship in the same institution in 1996. Dr. Weerackody is fluent in English.

He practices at Northwell Health Cardiology in Chester, NY, and maintains affiliations with Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital. Dr. Weerackody treats patients with hypertension and helps manage high cholesterol in both adults and younger patients. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and specialized heart imaging studies like echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • South Brooklyn Health
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Northwell Health Cardiology at Chester

1460 State Route 17M Ste BChester, NY 10918
Mon7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:45 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.4 
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36 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Hindi Speaks Spanish, English
Chester , NYSuffern , NYSuffern , NYSuffern , NY
Med School: St. Georges University School of Medicine-Grenada Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Harshan Weerackody

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Capital District Physicians Health Plan"
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Coventry-Aetna "
  • Elderplan
  • Emblem Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
  • Empire Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • Hamaspik
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid New York
  • Medicare New York
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • MVP Health Care
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Harshan Weerackody has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Harshan Weerackody has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

South Brooklyn Health1996

Residency

South Brooklyn Health1993

Medical School

St. Georges University School of Medicine-GrenadaGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Harshan Weerackody affiliated with?
Dr. Harshan Weerackody is affiliated with Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital.
Is Dr. Harshan Weerackody accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Harshan Weerackody speak?
Dr. Harshan Weerackody speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Harshan Weerackody?
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Does Dr. Harshan Weerackody accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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