Summary

Kimara L. Targoff, MD, is interested in the identification and characterization of genes that are essential for key developmental processes in cardiac morphogenesis. She works clinically as a Pediatric Cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Simultaneously, Dr. Targoff studies the genetic mechanisms regulating heart development in zebrafish. Her laboratory's research is focused on the role of nkx genes, cardiac-specific homeodomain transcription factors, in establishing and maintaining cardiomyocyte identity.

Quick Facts

  • 28 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kimara Leibowitz Targoff

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kimara Leibowitz Targoff has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kimara Leibowitz Targoff has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1999
Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Kimara Targoff's office located?
Dr. Kimara Targoff's office is located at 3959 Broadway, New York, NY, 10032.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Kimara Targoff affiliated with?
Dr. Kimara Targoff is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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