Dr. Pratik Panchal

Name: Dr. Pratik Panchal

Specialty: Cardiology | Subspecialties: Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School | Residency – Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Fellowship – Cardiovascular Disease, New York-Presbyterian/Queens | Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Harvard Medical School | Active NJ State Medical License (through 2027) | Active NY State Medical License (through 2027)

Affiliation(s): Dover Cardiology Center LLC | Community Medical Center-Toms River | Monmouth Medical Center-Long Branch Campus | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Location: Eatontown, New Jersey

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1851681068

About the Doctor

Dr. Pratik Panchal is a distinguished and comprehensively trained cardiologist with 11 to 20 years of specialized experience in diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular conditions in Eatontown, New Jersey. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and went on to complete a rigorous residency in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 2008 to 2011 — one of New York’s most prestigious academic medical training programs. He then pursued a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at New York-Presbyterian/Queens from 2011 to 2014, followed by an elite Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School from 2015 to 2016, cementing his position as a nationally trained cardiovascular specialist with exposure to the very highest levels of cardiac research and clinical practice.

Dr. Panchal practices at Dover Cardiology Center LLC and holds four subspecialty designations — Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Medicine — making him one of the most broadly credentialed cardiologists in his region. He is affiliated with three distinguished hospitals, most notably Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, ranked #4 in New Jersey and recognized for high performance in six major cardiac procedures including Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). This affiliation gives his patients access to some of the most advanced cardiac surgical and interventional care available in the state.

Patients describe Dr. Panchal as exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring — particularly in emergency and high-stakes cardiac situations — earning him a perfect 5 out of 5 patient rating and two patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice. He holds active medical licenses in both New Jersey and New York, accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and a broad range of commercial insurance plans, and is currently welcoming new patients. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to call the practice for more information.

• 11–20 years of cardiology clinical and interventional experience
• MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Queens
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Harvard Medical School
• Four cardiology subspecialties: Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Medicine
• Affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, ranked #4 in New Jersey
• Perfect 5/5 patient rating with two patient awards
• Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School – MD
• Residency: Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Moses and Weiler Campuses (2008–2011)
• Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, New York-Presbyterian/Queens (2011–2014)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Harvard Medical School (2015–2016)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis
• Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
• Heart valve disorders (aortic, mitral, tricuspid)
• Heart rhythm disorders and arrhythmias
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Congenital heart defects
• Chest pain and angina
• Pericarditis and myocarditis
• Aortic aneurysm and aortic disease
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism
• Stroke prevention and cardiac risk reduction
• Post-cardiac surgery monitoring and management

Medical Procedures Performed

• Echocardiography (transthoracic and transesophageal)
• Nuclear cardiology stress testing
• Interventional cardiac catheterization
• Coronary angiography and angioplasty
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and stent placement
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Pacemaker evaluation and implantation
• Cardiac rhythm monitoring and management
• Vascular ultrasound and peripheral vascular assessments
• Heart failure management and optimization
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Holter monitoring
• Cardiovascular risk stratification and prevention consultations
• Telehealth cardiac consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Panchal offers a comprehensive and highly specialized range of cardiovascular services through Dover Cardiology Center LLC, delivering expert cardiac care across the full spectrum of heart and vascular disease — from routine cardiovascular risk management to complex interventional procedures. His training at Harvard Medical School and New York-Presbyterian, combined with four cardiology subspecialty credentials, places him among an elite group of cardiologists capable of managing even the most advanced and complex cardiac conditions. His affiliation with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital further ensures that patients who require high-level cardiac surgery or intervention have seamless access to one of New Jersey’s top-performing cardiac programs.

His services include:

• Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultations – thorough evaluation and diagnosis of all heart and vascular conditions, including second opinion reviews
• Interventional Cardiology – cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, and other minimally invasive heart procedures
• Echocardiography Services – advanced cardiac imaging including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms for detailed heart assessment
• Nuclear Cardiology & Stress Testing – nuclear imaging and stress tests to evaluate heart function and blood flow
• Heart Failure Management – individualized, comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure
• Cardiac Rhythm & Arrhythmia Management – evaluation and treatment of heart rhythm disorders including pacemaker assessment and implantation
• Vascular Medicine Services – diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease, DVT, venous insufficiency, and aortic conditions
• TAVR & Valve Disease Care – evaluation and access to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and other advanced valve procedures through affiliated hospitals
• Cardiovascular Risk Prevention – comprehensive risk factor management including cholesterol, blood pressure, and lifestyle modification counseling
• Chronic Cardiac Disease Management – long-term monitoring and treatment of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and related conditions
• Emergency Cardiac Care – attentive, clear, and compassionate management of urgent cardiac events with a focus on patient and family communication
• Telehealth Cardiac Consultations – remote follow-up and management services potentially available; call the practice for details
• Medicare & Medicaid Accessible Cardiac Care – broad insurance acceptance ensuring patients of all backgrounds have access to expert cardiovascular services

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• CMS Medicare (Medicare)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (HMO, Medicare, PPO)
• NJ State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly at (732) 440-7336 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 274 Highway 35, Eatontown, NJ 07724 Phone: (732) 440-7336

Hospital Affiliations

• Community Medical Center – Toms River – Toms River, NJ
• Monmouth Medical Center – Long Branch Campus – Long Branch, NJ
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick, NJ (Ranked #4 in New Jersey | High Performing in Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and TAVR)