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James Reiffel, MD, Cardiology, New York, NY

James A Reiffel MD

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology


Professor, Medicine, Columbia University College of Phys & Surg

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  • 161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032

  • Phone+1 212-305-5206

  • Fax+1 212-305-5155

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Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1972 - 1974
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1972
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1970
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1972 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1970 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1998 - 2005
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Could Different Thresholds for Tachycardic-Induced Atrial Myopathy Reflect Different Rates Between Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter?  
    James Reiffel, MD, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging

Authored Content

  • An Incomplete StoryJanuary 2018

Press Mentions

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation: Selected Features of Ventricular Repolarization That Facilitate Proarrhythmic Torsades De Pointes and Favor Inpatient Initiation
    Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Atrial Fibrillation: Selected Features of Ventricular Repolarization That Facilitate Proarrhythmic Torsades De Pointes and Favor Inpatient InitiationJuly 1st, 2021
  • Apixaban Has Edge over Other NOACs in Large, Real-World Analysis
    Apixaban Has Edge over Other NOACs in Large, Real-World AnalysisMarch 12th, 2018
  • Real-World Watchman Safe Sans Anticoagulant
    Real-World Watchman Safe Sans AnticoagulantMay 13th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • Electrophysiological Testing VS Electrocardiographic MonitoringNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Testing Of Ventricular ArrhythmiasNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Studies Of Sinus Node Function In ManNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Interaction Between Quinidine And DigoxinNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Electrophysiological Testing Of Ventricular Arrhythmias In ManNational Center For Research Resources1985
  • Effect Of Atropine On Sinus Node Function In BradycardiaNational Center For Research Resources1985

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