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Dr. James Lafferty, MD

Cardiology*
4.9 (9)
Map Pin Small Staten Island, NY
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Lafferty, MD

Dr. James Lafferty, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Staten Island, NY. They specialize in Cardiology, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Lafferty, completed a residency at University Hosp-Suny Health S C-Bklyn, Cardiovascular Diseases Staten Island University Hosp, Internal Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Lafferty an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Lafferty works at Practice in Staten Island, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lafferty's Office Locations

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    North Shore Long Island Jewish Healthcare Inc.
    501 Seaview Ave Ste 300, Staten Island, NY 10305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 663-7000

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  • Staten Island University Hospital

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Heart Murmur
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Endocarditis
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
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Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
First Degree Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
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Subacute Endocarditis
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Cardiac Imaging
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Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Flu Shot
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HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
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Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104824846
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Dwnst Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Hosp-Suny Health S C-Bklyn, Cardiovascular Diseases Staten Island University Hosp, Internal Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Lafferty works at Practice in Staten Island, NY. View the full address on Dr. Lafferty’s profile.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Lafferty. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lafferty.

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