New York Cardiovascular Associates Joins ٺƵ Health as ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea
Dr. Edward J. Bernaski speaks with a patient at ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea.
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Continuing its commitment to bringing clinical services deeper into the communities it serves, ٺƵ Health today opened its first multidisciplinary outpatient care center in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea, previously known as New York Cardiovascular Associates, or NYCVA, has cared for a diverse population of patients since the practice first opened in 2005. Located at 160 West 26th Street, they have remained a vital member of the community over the years—especially since the closing of St. Vincent’s Hospital—and have grown from a small cardiovascular practice into a large 40,000 square-foot multispecialty center that now treats more than 250 patients a day.
“ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea has done an incredible job caring for the unique needs of this vibrant neighborhood,” says Andrew Rubin, vice president for clinical affairs and ambulatory care at ٺƵ. “We’re thrilled to welcome and support this talented, caring group of healthcare professionals.”
The partnership formalizes a longstanding relationship New York Cardiovascular Associates has had with ٺƵ the past seven years.
According to one of the founding executive members and cardiologist Edward J. Bernaski, MD, “Since 2011, our doctors have held academic positions at NYU School of Medicine and admitting privileges at ٺƵ. ٺƵ has been a great fit for us, so we’re excited to now officially join the ٺƵ family.”
The clinical care team is comprised of 12 physicians and 5 physician assistants, among dozens of other ancillary and support staff, who collaborate to provide personalized cardiac, vascular, sleep, pulmonary, and primary care services, including:
- Heart disease testing and treatment, including heart imaging, stress tests, and noninvasive and minimally invasive outpatient procedures
- Testing and treatment for artery, vein, and pulmonary diseases
- Sleep disorder testing, conducted in an in-house sleep lab, and treatment
- Treament for diabetesԻ hypertension, and weight management services
- Alcohol and drug abuse treatment and smoking cessation
- HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
- Immunizations and other primary care services
- Free health screening events
In many cases, same-day appointments are available.
Often times, patients with heart disease will have other health problems simultaneously, like diabetes, high blood pressure, and pulmonary disease, which is why ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea provides comprehensive care for these conditions at one convenient location. Patients can see multiple specialists in one visit without traveling to different doctors’ offices.
Consistent with ٺƵ’s trifold mission to provide high quality medical care, education, and research, ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea operates nearly a dozen clinical trials for new cardiovascular medication and operates an on-site training program for future technicians and medical assistants.
In addition to the main office in Chelsea, ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea has nine satellite diagnostic offices located in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn that will join the network as well.
ٺƵ’s Ambulatory Network Provides Enhanced Integration and Resources
Patients at ٺƵ Medical Associates—Chelsea can easily access care throughout ٺƵ’s integrated health system, including urgent care services at ٺƵ Ambulatory Care West Side, or, for more complex care, at ٺƵ’s main campus on First Avenue in Manhattan.
No matter which location patients receive care, physicians across ٺƵ can retrieve up-to-date medical records and test results via Epic, ٺƵ’s electronic health record system. Patients also are able to manage appointments, communicate with physicians, and remotely refill prescriptions through Epic’s patient portal, .
Since 2011, ٺƵ has grown its ambulatory care network to more than 230 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Staten Island, Hudson Valley, and most recently South East Florida. All the while it has maintained its position as a national leader in the highest quality outpatient care. In 2017, ٺƵ received the Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Award from Vizient, Inc. for the third year in a row.
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