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Expert heart care, close to home.
Dr. Joseph Abboud, MD, FACC, and our cardiovascular team provide consultations, advanced heart and vascular testing, and ongoing care from our office on 7th Avenue in Brooklyn.
- Board-certifiedInternal Medicine & Cardiovascular Disease
- FACC · FASEFellow of the ACC and the ASE
- 3 hospitalsBrooklyn hospital affiliations
Heart & vascular care
ECG
Office days · by appointment
- Mon11:00–4:30
- Wed8:30–4:30
- Fri9:00–1:30
FACCFellow, American College of Cardiology
Hospital affiliations
- The Brooklyn Hospital Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- Maimonides Medical Center
Meet your cardiologist
Dr. Joseph Abboud, MD, FACC
Dr. Abboud is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and brings extensive experience across the cardiovascular field. He serves on the professional staff of several prestigious teaching hospitals and holds a teaching appointment, helping train the next generation of cardiovascular specialists.
Our goal is simple: the highest quality heart and vascular care for every patient, combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge cardiovascular technology.
Training & experience
- 1997Medical degreeDamascus University Faculty of Medicine
- 2001–2004Residency, Internal MedicineThe Brooklyn Hospital Center
- 2004–2007Fellowship, Cardiovascular DiseaseNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Cornell
- TodayHospital affiliationsThe Brooklyn Hospital Center · NYP Brooklyn Methodist · Maimonides
Our office
Heart and vascular care, close to home.
Consultations, heart and vascular testing, and ongoing care. Find us at 8117 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228, by appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Directions and hoursServices
From first consultation to advanced testing.
Choose a service to see what it is, who it's for, and what to expect.
Consultation & prevention
A complete look at your heart health
A thorough evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, medications, and risk factors, followed by a clear plan for testing, treatment, and prevention that we build together.
Often recommended for
Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of heart disease.
What to expect
Bring a list of your medications and any recent test results or hospital records. We'll review everything with you and explain each next step.
By appointment only
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Echocardiography
An ultrasound of your heart
Sound waves create moving pictures of your heart, showing how well it pumps and how the valves and chambers are working. There's no radiation and no needles.
Often recommended for
Heart murmurs, shortness of breath, swelling, valve disease, heart failure, and checking the strength of the heart muscle.
What to expect
You'll lie on an exam table while a technologist moves a small probe with gel across your chest. Dr. Abboud is a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography.
Typically 30–60 minutes
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Vascular ultrasound
Blood flow in your arteries and veins
Ultrasound imaging of blood vessels, such as the carotid arteries in the neck or the arteries and veins of the legs, to check blood flow and look for narrowing or blockages.
Often recommended for
Leg pain when walking, leg swelling, varicose veins, weak pulses, and evaluating stroke risk.
What to expect
Painless and radiation-free. A technologist moves a small probe with gel over the area being studied.
Typically 30–60 minutes
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Stress testing
How your heart handles exertion
You walk on a treadmill as the pace gradually increases while we monitor your heart rhythm, blood pressure, and symptoms. It shows how your heart responds when it has to work harder.
Often recommended for
Chest discomfort, shortness of breath with activity, checking for coronary artery disease, and guiding safe exercise.
What to expect
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Our team will tell you ahead of time about eating, drinking, and taking your medications on the day of the test.
Wear comfortable shoes
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Nuclear stress testing
Detailed images of blood flow to the heart
A stress test combined with a small amount of radioactive tracer and a special camera that shows blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and under stress. If you can't exercise, a medication can be used to simulate exercise.
Often recommended for
Finding blockages in the heart arteries, evaluating chest pain, and assessing the heart in more detail than a standard stress test.
What to expect
Plan to be with us for several hours. You'll usually be asked to avoid caffeine beforehand; our team will give you exact instructions when you book.
Plan for several hours
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Arrhythmia monitoring
Your heart rhythm during daily life
A small wearable monitor, such as a Holter or event monitor, records your heart rhythm for a day or longer while you go about your normal routine.
Often recommended for
Palpitations, skipped or racing heartbeats, dizziness, fainting, and irregular rhythms such as atrial fibrillation.
What to expect
The monitor attaches to your chest with sticky electrodes. Note any symptoms and when they happen, then return the device when the recording period ends.
Worn for 24 hours or longer
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Cardiac catheterization & stents
Finding and treating blocked arteries
A minimally invasive procedure, done in a hospital catheterization lab, in which a thin tube is guided to the heart to look for blockages in the coronary arteries. When needed, a stent can be placed to open a narrowed artery.
Often recommended for
Confirming coronary artery disease when other tests suggest a blockage, and treating narrowed heart arteries.
What to expect
Performed at our affiliated hospitals. Your care team will explain preparation, sedation, and recovery in detail before your procedure.
Hospital-based procedure
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Heart disease by the numbers
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack about every 40 seconds.
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Key risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many risk factors can be managed. Check yours below.
Heart health tools
Know your numbers. Know your risks.
Two quick checks you can do right here. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.
Online requests
Skip the hold music. Request online.
Choose the request you need and complete the form. A member of our team will review your submission and follow up with you.
Medication refills
Request a refill or a prescription for a medication you already take.
Prior authorizations
For pharmacies: submit a prior-authorization request for a patient's medication.
Your first visit, step by step
- 1
Send a request
Complete the online New Patient form or call us during office hours.
- 2
We'll reach out
Our team reviews every request and contacts you to confirm your appointment.
- 3
Come prepared
Bring the items on this checklist so we can make the most of your visit.
What to bring
Our team
The people behind your care.
Physicians, technologists, and staff working together for your heart.
Dr. Joseph Abboud
Cardiologist · MD, FACC, FASE
Jack Attar
Stress & nuclear stress testing
Anna Simon
Echo & vascular technologist · Stress testing
Todd
Echo & vascular technologist
Mira
Echo & vascular technologist
Ash Gohal
Nuclear stress testing
Jasmine
Front desk
Hagar
Front desk
Shantal
Front desk
Asber
Office assistant
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Can't find what you're looking for? Call us at 347-560-6013 or email office@jacardiovascular.com.
How do I make an appointment?
Send a New Patient request online or call us at 347-560-6013 during office hours. We see patients by appointment only.
When is the office open?
Monday 11:00 AM–4:30 PM, Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM–1:30 PM. We're closed Tuesday, Thursday, and weekends.
How do I request a medication refill?
Use our Medication Refill form. Please send your request before you run out so our team has time to review it.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medications and doses, recent test results or hospital records, and a referral if your insurance plan requires one.
Do you accept my insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan. Call us with your insurance information and our front desk will help verify it before your visit.
Which hospitals is Dr. Abboud affiliated with?
Dr. Abboud is on the staff of:
- The Brooklyn Hospital Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- Maimonides Medical Center
What if I have chest pain right now?
Call 911 immediately. Don't wait to see if it goes away, and don't drive yourself to the hospital.
Contact & location
Visit us in Brooklyn.
Our office is on 7th Avenue. Call, email, or send us a message.
Office hours
Office hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
We see patients by appointment only.
Call us347-560-6013
Emailoffice@jacardiovascular.com
Get directions8117 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228