Dr. David Schechter, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 66
Cardiology*
Dr. David Schechter, MD is a cardiologist in Richmond Hill, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1984. He specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and more.
Practice
8611 Lefferts Blvd Ste 3A Richmond Hill, NY 11418Hospital Highlight
Dr. Schechter is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Schechter specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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Dr. Schechter's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schechter
3.0
| 5 Star | 44% | 44% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 Star | 44% | 44% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Schechter to family and friends is 3 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
As I am liscenced and very passionate about preventive medicine, I make it a point to discuss lifestyle habits and prevent cardiac issues. As heart failure/disease is today's biggest death, I try to work with my patients in order to reach...read moreCardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Preventive Cardiology
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
Internal Medicine
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Hadassah University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1990University Pittsburgh/presby University
Fellowship Hospital, 1990University Conn
Residency Hospital, 1987University Of Connecticut Internal Medicine Internship
Internship Hospital, 1985University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
Medical School, 1984Queens College
Undergraduate School, 1980
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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