Summary

Dr. Wendy Schaffer is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in nuclear medicine who has been practicing for 26 years. They earned their medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed their residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Schaffer holds both an MD and PhD, bringing extensive research background to clinical practice. They provide care in English.

Dr. Schaffer practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, where they focus on treating heart conditions including cardiomyopathy, irregular heart rhythms, and high blood pressure. They perform diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms to monitor heart activity, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Schaffer 5.0 out of 5 stars for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 4 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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26 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, Italian Speaks English, Spanish, Russian
New York , NYFlushing , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Milano Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: Albany Medical College - Union University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wendy L. Schaffer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wendy L. Schaffer has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wendy L. Schaffer has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cancer
  • Cardiologist
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Nuclear Medicine Specialist
  • Other
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wendy Schaffer?
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Where is Dr. Wendy Schaffer's office located?
Dr. Wendy Schaffer's office is located at 160 E 53rd St, New York, NY, 10022.
Is Dr. Wendy Schaffer accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Wendy Schaffer speak?
Dr. Wendy Schaffer speaks English.
Does Dr. Wendy Schaffer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Schaffer accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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