Summary

Dr. Para Ahilan is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has been caring for patients for over three decades. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his residency at South Brooklyn Health in 1997. With 33 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Ahilan provides comprehensive heart care to patients throughout the Staten Island community. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Ahilan practices at Staten Island University Hospital and sees patients at MSD - Cardiovascular Consultants of Staten Island in Staten Island, New York. He specializes in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and familial lipid disorders. His diagnostic expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, exercise stress tests, and single photon emission computed tomography scans to evaluate heart health. Patients rate Dr. Ahilan 4.7 out of 5 stars on average for his cardiovascular care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 33 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • South Brooklyn Health
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Para Ahilan has 2 locations

Para Ahilan

1441 South Ave Ste 800Staten Island, NY 10314

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.7 
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33 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Hebrew, Italian Speaks Japanese Speaks Russian, Spanish
Staten Island , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: St. Georges University School of Medicine Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Para Ahilan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care
  • United Health Care - UMR Top Tier
  • VNSNY Choice Medicare

Medical Specialties

Para Ahilan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Para Ahilan has the following 15 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Para Ahilan 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 South Brooklyn Health in 1997.

Medical School

Graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Para Ahilan's NPI number is 1811942501.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Para Ahilan affiliated with?
Para Ahilan is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital.
What languages does Para Ahilan speak?
Para Ahilan speaks English.
Is Para Ahilan accepting new patients?
Para Ahilan is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Para Ahilan's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Para Ahilan's office located?
Para Ahilan's office is located at 11 Ralph Pl Ste 109, Staten Island, NY, 10304.
Does Para Ahilan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Para Ahilan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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