Habib Hymie Chera, MD


Maimonides Physician

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology

Languages

English, Hebrew

About Me

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

Fellowship

NYU Langone Long Island

Board

Internal Medicine; Echocardiography; Nuclear Cardiology; Cardiac CT Cardiology

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • CenterLight
  • Centers Plan
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • ElderPlan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire Plan (United Healthcare)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • HealthFirst
  • Hotel Trades
  • Local 1199
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MetroPlus
  • MultiPlan
  • Oxford
  • RiverSpring Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • VillageCare Max
  • VNS Choice
  • Wellcare
  • WTC Health Program

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