Summary

Dr. Lee Root is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the same institution. With 37 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Root brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Root is affiliated with Montefiore Nyack Hospital and practices in Pomona, New York. He specializes in treating chest pain and various chest-related conditions. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Dr. Root also performs contrast echocardiography to provide detailed imaging of the heart. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 37 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Bon Secours Medical Group Rockland Heart Vascular Associates, Office Of Lee Root, MD

972 Route 45 Suite 103Pomona, NY 10970

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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3.9 
37 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Japanese Speaks Russian, Spanish
Pomona , NYNew York , NYSuffern , NYNew York , NY
Med School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Med Ctr
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lee P Root

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Partners Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Lee P Root has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lee P Root has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Lee P Root holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny in 1989.

NPI Number

Lee P Root's NPI number is 1700838760.

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Lee Root speaks English.
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Lee Root is affiliated with Montefiore Nyack Hospital.

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