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Dr. Peter Shaftel, MD
Overview of Dr. Peter Shaftel, MD
Dr. Peter Shaftel, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Jenkintown, PA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES and is affiliated with Holy Redeemer Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital.
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Dr. Shaftel's Office Locations
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Meadowbrook Neurology Group PC1650 Huntingdon Pike Ste 258, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Directions (215) 938-1550
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Hrh Transitional Care Unit1648 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Directions (215) 938-1550
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Mnap Oncology Center9908 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19115 Directions (215) 464-3300
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Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Holy Redeemer Hospital
- Jefferson Abington Hospital
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Aneurysm
Angina
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
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Cardiomyopathy
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Heart Palpitations
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
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Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
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Pulmonary Hypertension
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
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Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
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Sinus Tachycardia
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Syncope
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
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Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
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Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
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
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Heart Disease
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hyperlipidemia
Heart Disease
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hyperlipidemia
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Mitral Valve Disease
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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
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Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
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Angina
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Aortic Dissection
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Aortic Stenosis
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Atrial Septal Defect
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Benign Heart Tumors
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
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Carotid Artery Disease
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Congenital Heart Defects
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Congenital Heart Disease
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Coronary Artery Dissection
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Endocarditis
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First Degree Heart Block
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Heart Murmur
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Hypotension
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
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Pulmonary Valve Disease
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
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Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
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Second Degree Heart Block
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Septal Defect
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Sinus Bradycardia
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Sinus Tachycardia
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Supraventricular Tachycardia
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Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
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Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
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Unstable Angina
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Ventricular Fibrillation
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
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Cardioversion, Elective
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Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
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About Dr. Peter Shaftel, MD
Specialties
- Cardiology
Specialties
Years of Experience
- 37 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1447242011
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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