Dr. Habib Hymie Chera is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients. He completed his medical education at Technion American Medical School, followed by residency training at SUNY Downstate/Kings County. Dr. Chera pursued further specialization in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology, including structural heart interventions at NYU Langone - Long Island. Currently, Dr. Chera is an attending physician at Maimonides Medical Center & Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, where he utilizes his expertise to offer state-of-the-art cardiac care. Dr. Chera is board certified/board eligible in multiple disciplines including internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, vascular ultrasound, cardiology, and interventional cardiology. Known for his thoughtful and compassionate approach, Dr. Chera takes the time to thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment options to both patients and their families. This dedication to patient education ensures that individuals feel empowered and informed throughout their healthcare journey. Dr. Chera's commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care makes him a trusted advocate for heart health and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Ischemic Heart Care
Structural Heart Care
Echocardiography
Structural Heart Interventions
Conditions Treated
Chest Pain
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Aortic & Mitral Valve Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
Treatments
Medication Management
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Peripheral Vascular Intervention
Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
Education
Medical Degree
Technion American Medical School
Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Kings County Hospital