Summary

Herbert Insel specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing 47 years of experience to cardiac care. They completed medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and pursued fellowship training in cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Their residency in internal medicine was completed at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Herbert Insel speaks English.

They practice at Gracie Square Hospital and maintains locations in New York, NY. Herbert Insel focuses on treating conditions such as mitral valve regurgitation, high cholesterol, and elevated cholesterol levels in younger patients. They perform diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms, blood tests, and contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Herbert Insel 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Lenox Hill Hospital, Cardiology
  • 34 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Herbert A Insel has 2 locations

Herbert A Insel Md Facc

30 E 40th St Rm 1100New York, NY 10016
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ehe International

600 5TH AVE FL 6NEW YORK, NY 10020
Mon7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 3:00 pm
SunClosed

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Dr. Herbert A InselDr. Mary J. Roman, MDDr. Altaf M. Pirmohamed, MDDr. Andrew J. Einstein, MD, PhD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
47 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Herbert A Insel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Herbert A Insel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Herbert A Insel has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Diabetes
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases (Peripheral Artery Disease)
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Stress Echocardiography
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Lenox Hill Hospital, Cardiology

Residency

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Medicine (Internal)

Medical School

State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Herbert Insel is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and Nyu Tisch Hospital.
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Dr. Herbert Insel's office is located at 30 E 40th St Rm 1100, New York, NY, 10016.
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