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Dr. Robert Sommer, MD

Cardiology*
4.8 (22)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Robert Sommer, MD

Dr. Robert Sommer, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Cardiology, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester. Patients rated Dr. Sommer an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Sommer works at CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

Dr. Sommer's Office Locations

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    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
    161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Septal Defect
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Biventricular Heart Failure
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Central Cyanosis
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Cluster Headache
Coarctation of the Aorta
Cold Sore
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Eisenmenger's Complex
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Exercise Induced Asthma
Fever
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First Degree Heart Block
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Headache
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Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nasopharyngitis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Overweight
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sarcoidosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systemic Vasculitis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Compression
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    • Aetna
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    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
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    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Connecticare
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    • First Health
    • Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
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    • Healthfirst
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1316954514
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Children's Hospital Boston
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

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    Dr. Robert Sommer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sommer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sommer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sommer works at CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Sommer’s profile.

    Dr. Sommer has seen patients for Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sommer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Sommer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sommer.

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