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Dr. Gary Spektor, MD

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(128 Ratings)

Specializes in: Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Stanford University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: angiogram (angiography), echocardiogram (echo), cardiac catheterization, and more.

1977 Flatbush Avenue Mount Sinai Fuster Heart at Mount Sinai Doctors
Brooklyn, NY 11234

(718) 758-7070

Dr. Gary Spektor, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY specializing in nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Gary Spektor, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, MIDWOOD MEDICAL P.C., NORTH SHORE MEDICAL GROUP OF THE MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and Mount Sinai Brooklyn The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1977 Flatbush Avenue Mount Sinai Fuster Heart at Mount Sinai Doctors
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Address:

2882 W 15th Street Upper Level
Brooklyn, NY 11224

Some issues Dr. Gary Spektor, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

abdominal imaging	126
ambulatory monitoring	648
blood draw	335
cardiac procedures	1589
diabetes management	106
doctor visit	953
lab tests	2040
neck imaging	100
nuclear scan	181
pelvic imaging	76
preventive care	213
stress testing	362
thyroid function tests	349
ultrasound (sonogram)	1258
vascular procedures	579

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	62
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	158
ambulatory monitoring	593
blood draw	1150
cardiac procedures	1581
diabetes management	895
doctor visit	888
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
lab tests	21228
neck imaging	229
nuclear scan	195
pelvic imaging	47
preventive care	1792
stress testing	394
thyroid function tests	2925
ultrasound (sonogram)	1455
vascular procedures	596

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	75
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	75
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	117
ambulatory monitoring	511
blood draw	981
cardiac procedures	1253
diabetes management	799
doctor visit	828
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lab tests	19473
neck imaging	206
nuclear scan	119
pelvic imaging	37
preventive care	1589
stress testing	246
thyroid function tests	2528
ultrasound (sonogram)	1222
vascular procedures	462

**Gender**
Male	448
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	774
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	156
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	88
ambulatory monitoring	357
blood draw	631
cardiac procedures	585
diabetes management	507
doctor visit	871
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
lab tests	12079
neck imaging	164
pelvic imaging	18
preventive care	1019
thyroid function tests	1574
ultrasound (sonogram)	967
vascular procedures	523

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	12
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	81
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

abdominal imaging	104
ambulatory monitoring	425
blood draw	960
cardiac procedures	759
diabetes management	710
doctor visit	914
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
lab tests	17441
neck imaging	213
pelvic imaging	34
preventive care	1431
thyroid function tests	2197
ultrasound (sonogram)	1213
vascular procedures	612

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	12
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	75
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	122
ambulatory monitoring	406
blood draw	897
cardiac procedures	784
diabetes management	689
doctor visit	810
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
lab tests	16796
neck imaging	213
pelvic imaging	42
preventive care	1396
stress testing	65
thyroid function tests	2172
ultrasound (sonogram)	1223
vascular procedures	644

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	13
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	66
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	226
ambulatory monitoring	390
blood draw	1020
cardiac procedures	872
diabetes management	757
doctor visit	871
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
lab tests	17598
neck imaging	243
nuclear scan	12
pelvic imaging	105
preventive care	1526
stress testing	161
thyroid function tests	2412
ultrasound (sonogram)	1462
vascular procedures	804

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	12
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	73
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	75
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

abdominal imaging	176
ambulatory monitoring	336
blood draw	915
cardiac procedures	780
diabetes management	694
doctor visit	805
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
lab tests	16644
neck imaging	242
nuclear scan	14
pelvic imaging	57
preventive care	1402
stress testing	132
thyroid function tests	2173
ultrasound (sonogram)	1383
vascular procedures	723

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	74
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	201
ambulatory monitoring	233
blood draw	625
cardiac procedures	979
diabetes management	494
doctor visit	1714
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212
lab tests	11653
neck imaging	145
nuclear scan	13
pelvic imaging	111
preventive care	990
stress testing	273
thyroid function tests	1533
ultrasound (sonogram)	1682
vascular procedures	989

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary Spektor, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary Spektor, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY were lab tests, thyroid function tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and preventive care.

abdominal imaging	146
ambulatory monitoring	434
blood draw	834
cardiac procedures	1021
diabetes management	627
doctor visit	963
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
lab tests	14999
neck imaging	195
nuclear scan	89
pelvic imaging	58
preventive care	1262
stress testing	233
thyroid function tests	1986
ultrasound (sonogram)	1318
vascular procedures	659

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Spektor, MD.

**Gender**
Female	193
Male	191

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	320
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	35

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	185
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary Spektor, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gary Spektor, MD treated were diabetes, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	10
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Gary Spektor, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gary Spektor, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

MIDWOOD MEDICAL P.C.

NORTH SHORE MEDICAL GROUP OF THE MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Mount Sinai Brooklyn The Mount Sinai Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Gary Spektor, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Senior Whole Health, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, Hotel Trades, VNSNY Choice Medicare, VillageCareMax and Partners Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gary Spektor, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

Senior Whole Health

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

Hotel Trades

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Partners Health Plan

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gary Spektor, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 128 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gary Spektor, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brooklyn, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gary Spektor, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$3,566 LIVALO $3,271	BYSTOLIC $231	Vascepa $27	LIPOFEN $27	$10
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$990 XARELTO $971	INVOKANA $19
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$859 Vascepa $859
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$761 ENTRESTO $591	LEQVIO $153	NON BRAND $17
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$643 ELIQUIS $643
Other	$3,265 Impella $297	VYNDAQEL $295	NEXLETOL $220	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $189	Repatha $181	Other $2,083

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,127
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$393
Education	$64

Biography

Dr. Gary Spektor specializes in adult cardiology and nuclear cardiology and practices in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to English, he speaks Russian. Dr. Spektor's clinical interests include electrocardiogram (EKG), coronary angioplasty (PTCA), and cardiac (heart) stress testing. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. After completing medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Spektor performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He usually honors Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Fidelis Care, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Brooklyn, NY according to Mount Sinai Health System.