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Amgad Makaryus, MD, Cardiology, East Meadow, NY, North Shore University Hospital

AmgadNihadMakaryusMD, FACC, FACP, FASE, FSCCT (He/Him)

Cardiology • East Meadow, NY

Echocardiography, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Professor of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health and Chairman of Cardiology, Nassau University Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Amgad N. Makaryus grew up in New York and completed medical school training at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center in 2000. He then went on to complete his Internal Medicine residency and cardiovascular fellowship at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY. Further subspecialty training in cardiovascular imaging including echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI was undertaken by Dr. Makaryus from 2006-2007 at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York. This subspecialty fellowship in cardiac imaging focused on training and research in the field of cardiovascular imaging. He returned to North Shore University Hospital in 2007 and served as director of cardiac CT and MRI (2008-2012) as well as director of the echocardiography laboratory (2009-2012). Dr. Makaryus is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. He has additionally received certification from the National Board of Echocardiography, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, and level II training in cardiac MRI. He is a founding member of the Society of Cardiovascular CT, fellow of the American College of Cardiology, member of the American Heart Association, the American Society of Echocardiography, the North American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Makaryus has authored over a hundred peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the field of cardiology. His research interests include the ideal application and integration of cardiovascular imaging into the appropriate diagnosis and management of patients with and at risk for cardiovascular disease.
    Dr. Makaryus now continues his work within the Northwell Health system as chairman of the department of Cardiology at NuHealth, Nassau University Medical Center where he applies his skills for the oversight, guidance, and performance improvement support for all hospital wide cardiology programs and activities.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2006 - 2007
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2003 - 2006
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 2000
  • Brooklyn
    BrooklynBA, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1993 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Named in Who's Who in America (66th edition) 2012
  • Fellow New York Academy of Medicine, 2012
  • Young Investigator Award Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), 2008
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The North American Society of cardiovascular imaging  
    Kirsch J, Makaryus AN, Int J Cardiovasc Imaging, 10/1/2013
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    Li Z, Madeo J, Ahmed S, Vidal A, Makaryus A, Mejia J, Yasmin T, Germs, 9/1/2013
  • Utility of an advanced digital electronic stethoscope in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease compared with coronary computed tomographic angiography  
    Makaryus AN, Makaryus JN, Figgatt A, Mulholland D, Kushner H, Semmlow JL, Mieres J, Taylor AJ, Am J Cardiol, 3/15/2013
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Authored Content

  • The Importance of Global Cardiovascular Health and Implementation Science on the World StageMarch 2023
  • The American College of Cardiology Conference Live After Two Years of Virtual MeetingsApril 2022

Press Mentions

  • What to Know About Diabetes and the Risk of Silent Heart Attacks
    What to Know About Diabetes and the Risk of Silent Heart AttacksNovember 4th, 2022
  • Does Your Patient Understand Their Treatment Plan? Factors Affecting Patient Understanding of Their Medical Care Treatment Plan in the Inpatient Setting
    Does Your Patient Understand Their Treatment Plan? Factors Affecting Patient Understanding of Their Medical Care Treatment Plan in the Inpatient SettingAugust 14th, 2020
  • How Stress Affects Heart Health
    How Stress Affects Heart HealthNovember 9th, 2023
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Amgad Makaryus, Dr. Amgad Makaryus, MD, Dr. A Makaryus, Dr. Amgad Nihad Makaryus