Teimuraz Apridonidze, MD, FACC
- Cardiovascular Medicine
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About me
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive cardiovascular care. I carefully listen to my patients and offer thorough evaluations and treatments, providing close guidance in managing chronic heart problems. My motivation to enter cardiology stems from the field's complexity, which allows me to make a significant difference in my patients' lives, helping them feel better and live with more energy.
I emphasize optimizing overall cardiovascular health and preventing future events through lifestyle counseling and risk factor management. Recognizing the crucial role of families and support systems, I encourage their active participation in the care process.
I measure the success of my care by the tangible improvements in my patients’ quality of life, whether it’s helping them feel better after a heart event or preventing adverse cardiovascular health events. The positive feedback I receive, especially when satisfied patients recommend my services to their loved ones, reaffirms the trust and rapport we've built together.
Specialties
- Cardiology
Areas of focus
- General non-invasive cardiology
- Preventive cardiology
- Coronary artery disease
- Valvular heart disease
- Heart failure
- Stress testing
- Cardiovascular computed tomography
- Echocardiography
- Nuclear cardiology
Year joined
- 2024
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Education
Medical school
- MD, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia, 1994
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia, 1995
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NY, 2008
Fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, 2017
Graduate
- MS, Master of Science in Clinical Research, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, 2004
Board certification
- Cardiovascular Disease
Additional credentials and memberships
- FACC, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology