Robert J. Ostfeld
<p>Dr. Robert Ostfeld is the founder and director of the Cardiac Wellness Program at Montefiore, an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the Associate Director of the Cardiology Fellowship at Einstein-Montefiore.</p>
<p>Dr. Ostfeld is the author of over 2 original articles and has authored numerous book chapters, reviews, and clinical statements. His professional interests include cardiovascular disease prevention, medical education, and clinical research. He speaks frequently to both the medical and lay community regarding cardiovascular disease prevention.</p>
<p>Dr. Ostfeld earned the outstanding Full-Time Attending of the Year award at Montefiore for excellence in teaching medical residents, received the Program Director's Award for dedicated service on behalf of the Montefiore Einstein Cardiology Fellowship, and was elected to the Leo M. Davidoff Society at Einstein for outstanding achievement in the teaching of medical residents.</p>
<p><strong>Education</strong></p>
<p>Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania, 1992. Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa </p>
<p>Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine, 1996. </p>
<p>Medical Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 1996-1997. </p>
<p>Medical Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 1997-1999. </p>
<p>Cardiology Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 1999-2003. </p>
<p>Research Fellowship in Preventive Medicine: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 2002-2003. </p>
<p>Master's of Science in Epidemiology: Harvard School of Public Health, 2003. </p>
<p><strong>Clinical Research Interests</strong></p>
<p>Preventive Cardiology, General Cardiology, Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Medical Education</p>
<span style="color:#4d4d4d;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, source-code-pro, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, 'Courier New', monospace;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Dr. Ostfeld treats patients with adult cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and erectile dysfunction with a focus on prevention and treatment through lifestyle change. He works closely with his patients to help them adopt a plant-based diet.</span>
<span style="color:#4d4d4d;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, source-code-pro, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, 'Courier New', monospace;font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;">Dr. Ostfeld’s research focus is on cardiovascular disease prevention and reversal through lifestyle modification. Ongoing topics he investigates include the impact of plant-based nutrition on erectile function, coronary artery disease, angina, and heart failure.</span>
<p>Robert J. Ostfeld, MD, MSc, FACC, is the Director of Preventive Cardiology at Montefiore Health System and a Professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Ostfeld treats patients with adult cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and erectile dysfunction with a focus on prevention and treatment through lifestyle change. He works closely with his patients to help them adopt a plant-based diet.</p><p>Dr. Ostfeld received his Bachelor of Arts in the Biologic Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa and his Doctor of Medicine from Yale University School of Medicine. He then did his Medical Internship and Residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital and his Cardiology Fellowship and Research Fellowship in Preventive Medicince at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School. During his Cardiology Fellowship, he earned a Master’s of Science in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.</p><p>Dr. Ostfeld’s research focus is on cardiovascular disease prevention and reversal through lifestyle modification. Ongoing topics he investigates include the impact of plant-based nutrition on erectile function, coronary artery disease, angina, and heart failure. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, books, articles, and clinical statements and has been presented nationally.</p><p>Dr. Ostfeld is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Echocardiography and he is a member of numerous professional societies, including the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine and the American College of Cardiology. </p>