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Herbert A. Insel, MD, FACC

Cardiologist

Dr. Insel's passion is preventive cardiology, a topic on which he frequently lectures. He also leads by example and embraces these principles into his own personal lifestyle. Dr. Insel is considered one of the premier cardiologists in New York City, and is highly regarded and respected by his patients and colleagues alike. Dr. Insel and his staff look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to his practice.

Dr. Insel graduated summa cum laude from Yeshiva University before receiving his Doctor of Medicine at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. Insel completed his fellowship in cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Insel is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is on staff at New York University Langone Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital and maintains a teaching position at New York University Medical Center.
Herbert A. Insel, MD, FACC
Specializes in:
  • Preventative Cardiology
  • New York, New York
  • SUNY Downstate Medical Center
  • Accepting new patients

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