Board-Certified Cardiologists
Advanced On-Site Diagnostics
Affordable & Convenient
| Category | Heart First Cardiac Care | Emergency Room (ER) | Traditional Cardiology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wait Time | Minimal / Same-Day | Hours to Days (for non-emergencies) | Weeks to Months |
| Typical Cost | Urgent Care Co-pay / Lower | High ER Co-pay / Much Higher | Specialist Co-pay / Moderate |
| Scope of Care | Acute, non-life-threatening cardiac symptoms | Life-threatening emergencies & trauma | Chronic management, routine check-ups, scheduled procedures |
| Specific Testing Offered | EKG, Troponin, D-dimer, Echocardiogram, Venous Doppler, Arterial Doppler, Carotid Imaging | Full range of emergency diagnostics (often for acute stabilization) | Full range of specialized cardiac diagnostics (scheduled) |
| Appointment Type | Call for same day visit, Same day online booking | Emergency only | Scheduled in advance (weeks out) |
*For severe, life-threatening emergencies (e.g., crushing chest pain, severe shortness of breath, loss of consciousness), always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Board-Certified Cardiologist
Dr. Weisman has been providing cardiovascular services to patients since 1980. As an experienced cardiologist with 40 years of clinical practice, Dr. Weisman has been Director of the Special Care Unit of Rolling Hill Hospital; Chairman, Department of Medicine at Oxford Hospital; and Chairman, Department of Medicine and Director of the Echocardiography Lab at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases by the ABIM and board certified in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Weisman is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a member of the Penn Cardiology Specialty Network, and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Immediate assessment of your heart’s electrical activity.
Ultrasound to check for blood clots in the veins of the legs.
Ultrasound to visualize heart structure and function.
Ultrasound to assess blockages and blood flow in the arteries.
Ultrasound to examine the carotid arteries for blockages.
24-48 hour continuous EKG recording to detect arrhythmias.
Real-time cardiac monitoring for comprehensive arrhythmia analysis.
Rapid lab testing for markers of heart muscle damage.
Blood test to help rule out blood clots.
*Coming soon.
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