Summary

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his residency training through both the Orlando Health Program and New York Medical College, followed by fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases at Orlando Regional Healthcare System and internal medicine training. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kukafka holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Kukafka practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Somerset, Monroe Township, and East Brunswick, and maintains hospital affiliations with The Children's Hospital At Saint Peters. His clinical expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He also treats hypertensive emergencies and performs diagnostic procedures such as chest X-rays and cardiac CT scans. Patients have rated Dr. Kukafka 4.3 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Orlando Health Program
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka has 3 locations

RWJPE New Brunswick Cardiology Group

111 Union Valley Rd Ste 201Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

RWJPE New Brunswick Cardiology Group

H15 Brier Hill CtEast Brunswick, NJ 08816
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.8 
34 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Somerset , NJStaten Island , NYNew York , NYMorristown , NJ
Med School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny Med School: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sheldon Kukafka

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka 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
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Orlando Health Program
Ny Medical College, Cardiovascular Diseases; Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn NyGraduated in 1992
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical SciencesGraduated in 1992

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