Florian Koci, MD

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Florian Koci, who serves patients throughout the State of Rhode Island.

Dr. Koci is a reputable cardiologist specializing in clinical, invasive, non-invasive, and preventive cardiology. He is a part of the team of professionals at Cardiovascular Institute of New England. He has office hours available at the offices in Cranston, Johnston, Providence, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket in Rhode Island.

Cardiovascular Institute of New England is a group practice consisting of board-certified cardiologists and a licensed physicians assistant. The practice offers a diverse and comprehensive range of cardiology and sub-specialty services such as electrophysiology and interventional cardiology. Multiple office locations are available throughout the state to provide patients with a broad choice of office settings and locations. 

Alongside his clinical role at Cardiovascular Institute of New England, Dr. Koci has admitting and consulting privileges at The Miriam Hospital, Landmark Medical Center, Roger Williams Medical Center, and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.

After earning his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” in 1996, Dr. Koci and his wife moved to the United States where he completed his residency in internal medicine at Cambridge Hospital. In Boston, he received a research fellowship in cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, building expertise in various aspects of atrial fibrillation disease. He then completed a 3-year fellowship in cardiology at St.Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts in 2013.

With years of experience in his field, Dr. Koci 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. 

Certified through the National Board of Echocardiography and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Dr. Koci performs non-invasive testing including stress testing. He also performs echocardiographic services in both office and hospital settings, while performing invasive trans-esophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Landmark Medical Center. Furthermore, he performs pacemaker and defibrillator interrogations, and ECG/holter/event monitor interpretation.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as 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).

In his free time, Dr. Koci enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, participating in sports, and traveling. He is fluent in both English and Italian.

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