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Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD
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Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Somerset, NJ
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is a Cardiologist in Somerset, NJ.
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Dr. Kukafka graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is a Cardiologist in Somerset, NJ and has 32 years experience. Dr. Kukafka currently practices at RWJPE New Brunswick Cardiology Group and are affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Kukafka has experience treating conditions like Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kukafka received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Kukafka's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kukafka is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 RWJPE New Brunswick Cardiology Group
    75 Veronica Ave Ste 202, Somerset, NJ 08873
  2. 2 RWJPE New Brunswick Cardiology Group
    111 Union Valley Rd Ste 201, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
  3. 3 RWJPE New Brunswick Cardiology Group
    H15 Brier Hill Ct, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Experience and Background Check

Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Shortness of Breath
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Shortness of Breath
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Failure to Thrive
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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 Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
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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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Sheldon Kukafka, MD is a cardiologist in Somerset, NJ and has over 31 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*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
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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. 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 32 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • 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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