Lee Paul Root, MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
972 Route 45 Suite 103 Pomona NY, 10970About
Dr. Lee Root is a cardiologist practicing in Pomona, NY. Dr. Root specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Root also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University MD 0
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
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Awards
- Patients' Choice Awards Year Vitals.com
Professional Memberships
- Fellow by the American College of Cardiology
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Lee Paul Root, who serves patients in Pomona, New York.
A top professional in the field of cardiology, Dr. Root is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. His proficiency extends to Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology, with a special clinical interest in Cardiology. This diverse skill set allows him to address a wide range of medical concerns, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to patient care.
In regards to his educational background, he earned a Medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, and another from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Bronx. Moreover, he completed his residency at Bronx Muni Hosp Ctr in Bronx.
Recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Cardiology, the doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Root maintains professional memberships with the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Root’s dedication to excellence is not only evident in his certifications and education but has also been recognized by his patients. He has been honored with two Patients’ Choice Awards from Vitals.com, a testament to the high regard in which his patients hold him.
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