


Dr. J Leonard Dire, MD
Dr. J Leonard Dire, MD is a cardiologist in New Rochelle, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities White Plains Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Montefiore New Rochelle at 20 Cedar
20 Cedar St New Rochelle, NY 10801Hospital Highlight
Dr. Dire is affiliated with White Plains Hospital White Plains, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Dire specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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5 star | 78% | 78% |
4 star | 0% | 0% |
3 star | 0% | 0% |
2 star | 11% | 11% |
1 star | 11% | 11% |
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- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
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How was your experience with Dr. Dire?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Dire to family and friends is 4.2222223 out of 5
About Me
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J Leonard DiRe, MD, FACC, is an attending physician, Cardiology at Montefiore Einstein. Dr DiRe&rsquos focus is on clinical cardiology, including the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease A summa cum laude graduate of Tufts University,...read morebiography
J. Leonard DiRe, MD, FACC, is an attending physician, Cardiology at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. DiRe&rsquos focus is on clinical cardiology, including the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseaseA summa cum laude graduate of Tufts University,...read moreCardiology
Internal Medicine
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New York Medical College (metropolitan) Program
Residency HospitalAlbany Medical College
Medical School, 1986
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Locations
Montefiore New Rochelle at 20 Cedar
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 20
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (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.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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