Dr. Sotir Polena, MD | Huntington, NY | Interventional Cardiologist

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Dr. Polena graduated from the University of Tirana,University of Medicine of Tirana (Umt) in 1995. He works in Huntington, NY and 2 other locations and specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Polena is affiliated with Huntington Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.1

18 Ratings
31 years of experience
speaks Italian, Spanish, English
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
9 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Polena's Ratings and Reviews

4.1

18 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Saved my life

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

October 8th, 2023

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Met the doctor during my father's stay at the hospital. I feel very lucky that he was there and Dr. Polena took skillful care of him. We now follow up with him in the office and I always feel that he is thoughtful and caring towards Dad, taking time to answer all his questions. I can't say enough about how wonderful this doctor is.

August 5th, 2019

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Excellent physician. Saved my life after heart attack

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 31st, 2019

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He was very kind and caring, and the wait time was fairly quick compared to my previous experiences. He shows clear skill and truly helped me and my heart. I would definitely recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 22nd, 2019

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Dr Polina is by far the most humble caring doctor I have ever had the pleasure of being a patient of in my lifetime. Dr Polina did procedures on me that other doctors would not do because they would fear malpractice because of the risk involved but that did not stop Dr Polina and I thank the good Lord that there is doctors like him still around I owe my life to him

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2019

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ALMOST 5 MONTHS SINCE MY STENT WAS INSERTED AND MY GROIN STILL HURTS WITH SORENESS.HE GAVE ME NO ANESTHESIA BEFORE THE PROCEDURE CAUSE HE DID NOT WANT TO WAIT FOR IT TO NUMB THE AREA.THE PAIN WAS EXTREME AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE FOR A CATHETERIZATION.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

February 18th, 2019

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He is the best doctor one could ever have

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 9th, 2016

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Loved him!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 16th, 2016

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He was the ER doctor in Huntington Hospital when I came in, age 36, male, with a major heart attack known as the widow-maker. There is not a doubt in my mind that his quick intervention and skill saved my life. Thank God he was the one that was at the hospital then...and in the follow-ups in hospital and office he spends time with you and cares.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 12th, 2010

The Huntington Heart Center

172 E Main StHuntington, NY 11743

Tel: (631) 385-0022

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

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SunClosed

Huntington Hospital

270 Park AveHuntington, NY 11743

Tel: (631) 351-2000

The Huntington Heart Center

31 CENTERSHORE RDCENTERPORT, NY 11721

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

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Dr. Sotir Polena, MD	Dr. Sanjeev Saxena, MD, FACC	Dr. Jeffrey Adam Green, MD	Dr. Bakhtiar Khan
Interventional Cardiology	Interventional Cardiology	Interventional Cardiology	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (18 Ratings)	4 (18 Ratings)	4.5 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience		28 Years of Experience	54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Italian, Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Italian, Spanish, English
Huntington , NY	Brooklyn , NY	Stamford , CT	Centereach , NY
Med School: University Of Tirana		Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: King Edward Medical University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Block
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Unstable Angina

Dr. Sotir Polena 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 Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tirana and University Of Medicine Of Tirana (Umt) in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Polena's NPI number is 1023206505.

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Where is Dr. Sotir Polena's office located?: Dr. Sotir Polena's office is located at 172 E Main St, Huntington, NY, 11743.
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