Board-Certified Cardiologists
Advanced On-Site Diagnostics
Affordable & Convenient
| Category | HeartFirst 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) |
| Category | HeartFirst Cardiac Care |
|---|---|
| Wait Time | Minimal / Same-Day |
| Typical Cost | Urgent Care Co-pay / Lower |
| Scope of Care | Acute, non-life-threatening cardiac symptoms |
| Specific Testing Offered | EKG, Troponin, D-dimer, Echocardiogram, Venous Doppler, Arterial Doppler, Carotid Imaging |
| Appointment Type | Call for same day visit, Same day online booking |
| Category | Traditional Cardiology |
|---|---|
| Wait Time | Weeks to Months |
| Typical Cost | Specialist Co-pay / Moderate |
| Scope of Care | Chronic management, routine check-ups, scheduled procedures |
| Specific Testing Offered | Full range of specialized cardiac diagnostics (scheduled) |
| Appointment Type | Scheduled in advance (weeks out) |
| Category | Emergency Room (ER) |
|---|---|
| Wait Time | Hours to Days (for non-emergencies) |
| Typical Cost | High ER Co-pay / Much Higher |
| Scope of Care | Life-threatening emergencies & trauma |
| Specific Testing Offered | Full range of emergency diagnostics (often for acute stabilization) |
| Appointment Type | Emergency only |
HeartFirst Cardiac Care (d/b/a HeartFirst Cardiac Care, LLC) is a same-day cardiac evaluation service operating within Regional Cardiology Consultants, P.C. — a Penn Medicine Specialty Network Member serving the Philadelphia region since 1980. HeartFirst was created to fill a critical gap in cardiac care: a specialized, board-certified cardiology service for patients who need more than urgent care can offer, but don’t need the emergency room. Fast. Expert. Right-sized for your symptoms.
Heart First combines the expertise of a cardiology specialty practice with the accessibility and convenience of urgent care — something no other option currently provides.
Most patients are seen and receive results the same day — without the cost, stress, or 12-hour wait of an emergency department visit.
Every patient is evaluated by a board-certified cardiologist with 40+ years of clinical experience — delivered by an experienced cardiology team.
On-site EKG, echocardiography, vascular imaging, cardiac monitoring, and lab testing — all available the day you call.
Board-Certified Cardiologist
Jeffrey S. Weisman, D.O., FACC has been providing cardiovascular care to patients in the Philadelphia region since 1980. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases by the ABIM, and board-certified in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Dr. Weisman brings more than 45 years of clinical expertise to every Heart First evaluation. Dr. Weisman served as Director of the Special Care Unit at 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 a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and a member of the Penn Medicine Cardiology Specialty Network.
Comprehensive Symptom Evaluation: A thorough cardiology assessment for chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting, leg swelling, and more.
Immediate assessment of your heart’s electrical activity by a board-certified cardiologist.
Ultrasound imaging to evaluate heart structure, function, and valve performance.
Ultrasound to evaluate the veins of the legs for blood clots (DVT).
Ultrasound to assess arterial blood flow and screen for peripheral artery disease.
Ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries to assess stroke risk.
24-48 hour continuous cardiac rhythm recording to detect arrhythmias.
Extended real-time cardiac monitoring for comprehensive arrhythmia analysis.
Same-day lab testing for troponin and other markers of cardiac injury.
Blood test to help evaluate for blood clots.
*HeartFirst Cardiac Care is designed for stable, non-life-threatening cardiac symptoms. If you are experiencing crushing chest pain, severe shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, stroke symptoms, or any other emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Do not drive yourself.
*For secure online booking, you will be redirected to our HIPAA-compliant scheduling portal.
