Robert J. Timmermans, MD

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Interventional Cardiology
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Contact
WMCHealth Physicians Cardiology, Valhalla
100 Woods Road
ACP 1st Floor
Valhalla, NY 10595
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OverviewPractice LocationsMedical Education

Overview

Specialties

Cardiovascular DiseaseInterventional Cardiology

Clinical Interests

Cardiac catheterization

Languages

English

Gender

Male

NPI

1215901343

Job Title

Medical Director, Interventional Cardiology

Biography

After graduating as Valedictorian from Monsignor Farrell High School in Staten Island, Dr. Timmermans received his bachelor's degree from New York University and then his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine.Dr. Timmermans completed his residency training, which included service as Chief Resident, at New York University Medical Center, where he also completed both his Cardiology Fellowship and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship.He served as an Attending physician at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY and at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT.Dr. Timmermans has a specific interest in the transradial artery cardiac catheterization approach which involves the insertion of catheters and stents through the wrist artery. The radial technique carries with it a significantly lower bleeding risk and improves patient comfort, as compared with working through the femoral artery in the groin

Practice Locations

Medical Education

Board Certifications

Interventional Cardiology

Medical Education

New York University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1997New York University School of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine, 1993

Residencies

New York University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 2000New York University Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999New York University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1997New York University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1996

Fellowships

New York University School of Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, 2001New York University Medical Center, Interventional Cardiology, 2001

Publications

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