Dr. Liana M. Spano-Brennan

Name: Dr. Liana M. Spano-Brennan

Specialty: Cardiology (Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology)

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Affiliation(s): CentraState Medical Center; Morristown Medical Center Atlantic Health System; Overlook Medical Center Atlantic Health System; Summit Medical Group PA

Location: Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1740466861

About the Doctor

Dr. Liana M. Spano-Brennan is one of New Jersey’s most comprehensively trained non-invasive cardiologists, bringing more than two decades of specialized cardiovascular expertise to her practice at Summit Medical Group PA in Berkeley Heights. She completed her osteopathic medical education at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine — a respected New York institution known for producing skilled, patient-centered physicians — before advancing to an internal medicine residency at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School from 2005 to 2008. She then completed a three-year cardiovascular disease fellowship at the same institution from 2008 to 2011, developing deep expertise in the full spectrum of general and non-invasive cardiology within one of New Jersey’s most academically rigorous cardiovascular training programs.

Currently practicing at Summit Medical Group PA — one of the largest independent physician-owned multispecialty practices in the northeastern United States — Dr. Spano-Brennan works alongside a distinguished team of highly rated providers across cardiology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, and family medicine. Her three subspecialty qualifications in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and non-invasive cardiology equip her to provide advanced cardiac imaging, diagnostic evaluation, and chronic cardiovascular disease management at the highest level of non-invasive cardiac care. Her expert-level treatment volumes in eight cardiovascular conditions — including hypertension, coronary artery disease, high cholesterol, and heart valve disease — reflect both the depth of her clinical experience and the broad scope of her cardiovascular practice. With 38 patient reviews and a solid 4-star overall rating, along with five patient experience awards recognizing her attentiveness, clear explanations, thorough examinations, and great bedside manner, Dr. Spano-Brennan is a valued and trusted cardiologist in the New Jersey cardiac care community. She holds an active New Jersey medical license through 2027, accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and is welcoming new patients.

Education & Training

Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Internal Medicine — Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2005–2008)

Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease — Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2008–2011)

Subspecialties: Echocardiography; Nuclear Cardiology; Non-Invasive Cardiology

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Spano-Brennan provides expert evaluation and comprehensive management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, with treatment volumes in eight key areas ranking as expert level compared to New Jersey state averages:

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis
• Heart valve disorders and dysfunction
• Heart failure — acute and chronic
• Heart rhythm disorders and arrhythmias
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Cardiomyopathy and heart muscle disease
• Genetic and structural heart defects
• Chest pain and angina evaluation
• Pericardial disease and inflammation
• Cardiovascular risk factor assessment and prevention
• Post-heart attack cardiac management and rehabilitation
• Venous thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Spano-Brennan performs and oversees a comprehensive range of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:

• Echocardiography — transthoracic and stress echocardiograms
• Nuclear stress testing and myocardial perfusion imaging
• Exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress testing
• Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) and Holter monitoring
• Ambulatory cardiac rhythm monitoring
• Cardiac CT imaging interpretation
• Hypertension and lipid management programs
• Heart failure monitoring and chronic disease management
• Arrhythmia evaluation and cardiac device assessment
• Pacemaker and implantable defibrillator follow-up evaluation
• Non-invasive cardiovascular risk stratification
• Comprehensive cardiovascular consultations and second opinions

Services Offered

Dr. Spano-Brennan’s practice at Summit Medical Group PA in Berkeley Heights delivers a sophisticated and patient-centered approach to cardiovascular care that combines advanced non-invasive cardiac diagnostics with comprehensive, long-term disease management. Her three subspecialty qualifications in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and non-invasive cardiology make her uniquely capable of providing a full range of advanced cardiac imaging and functional testing services within a single practice, giving patients access to state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluation without the need for multiple provider referrals. Patients frequently commend her caring nature, her ability to explain complex cardiac conditions in clear and understandable terms, and the thoroughness she brings to every clinical interaction.

For patients managing chronic cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, or heart failure, Dr. Spano-Brennan develops individualized, evidence-based management plans that integrate advanced cardiac monitoring, medication optimization, and lifestyle modification counseling. Her affiliations with three nationally recognized New Jersey hospitals — including Morristown Medical Center, ranked #40 nationally in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, and Overlook Medical Center, ranked #3 in New Jersey — ensure that when patients require interventional procedures, inpatient care, or advanced structural heart interventions beyond the scope of non-invasive cardiology, they have seamless access to some of the finest cardiovascular facilities in the country. The broad multispecialty environment at Summit Medical Group PA further enriches the care experience, with highly rated providers across internal medicine, gastroenterology, and other disciplines available for collaborative care and referral.

Services include:

• Comprehensive cardiovascular consultations and cardiac risk assessments
• Advanced echocardiography — transthoracic and stress echocardiograms
• Nuclear cardiology — myocardial perfusion imaging and nuclear stress testing
• Non-invasive cardiac diagnostic evaluation — EKG, Holter, ambulatory monitoring
• Hypertension diagnosis, management, and long-term monitoring
• Cholesterol and lipid disorder evaluation and treatment
• Coronary artery disease management and prevention
• Heart failure evaluation, monitoring, and chronic disease management
• Heart valve disorder assessment and specialist referral coordination
• Cardiac arrhythmia evaluation and device follow-up
• Cardiovascular disease prevention and lifestyle modification counseling
• Pacemaker and defibrillator evaluation and management
• Telehealth services (contact the office directly for availability)
• Online appointment booking for new and existing patients

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Spano-Brennan accepts the following insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid:

• Aetna – Medicaid
• Cigna – PPO
• CMS Medicare – Medicare
• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey – HMO, Medicare, PPO
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Phone: (908) 277-8700

Hospital Affiliations

CentraState Medical Center — Freehold, NJ

High Performing in: Heart Arrhythmia

Morristown Medical Center Atlantic Health System: Morristown, NJ

Ranked #40 Nationally in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery

High Performing in: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and TAVR

Overlook Medical Center Atlantic Health System — Summit, NJ

Ranked #3 in New Jersey

High Performing in: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation