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Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD
Cardiology* Age 65
Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is a Cardiologist in Somerset, NJ.
Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD

Cardiology* Age 65
Somerset, NJ
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is a Cardiologist in Somerset, NJ.
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About Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD

Dr. Kukafka graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is a Cardiologist in Somerset, NJ and has 34 years experience. Dr. Kukafka currently practices at RWJPE New Brunswick Cardiology Group and is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Kukafka has experience treating conditions like Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern, Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Pericardial Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kukafka's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kukafka is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD Sees Patients

Experience and Background Check

Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Hypertension
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Heart Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Aortic Valve Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Cardiac Ultrasound
Atherosclerosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Lipid Disorders
Arrhythmias
Heart Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Atrial Septal Defect
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Chest Pain
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Edema
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Aortic Stenosis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Bradycardia
Heart Palpitations
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Syncope
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Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cardiomegaly
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Heart Murmur
Cardiomyopathy
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Adult Failure to Thrive
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Shortness of Breath
Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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    Select
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    QualCare
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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative
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  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Personal Choice
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna
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    Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Medicaid
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    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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    Blue Card
  • MedHealthInsurance
  • TRICARE East Region (Humana Military)
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    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network
  • Humana
  • WellCare
  • Consumer Health Network

Meet Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is a cardiologist in Somerset, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1992. He specializes in Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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FAQs About Dr. Kukafka's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kukafka's profile.

Dr. Kukafka frequently treats the following conditions: Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern, Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Pericardial Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Kukafka has over 34 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD Practices

  • Saint Peter's University Hospital

    254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ

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