Strong Heart and Vascular Center

Strong Cardiology Associates at Clinton Crossings

One Convenient Location Means Superior Patient Care

Multiple phone calls, waiting for a variety of appointments and traveling to several locations for tests no longer goes hand-in-hand with referral to a cardiologist.

Strong Cardiology Associates is a group of five cardiologists who provide a centralized, outpatient center for the complete evaluation of a patient's cardiovascular system. The practice integrates general and subspecialty cardiology consultation with a full range of non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic services -- all in a single facility.

Our Approach Delivers Dual Benefits

Obviously, this streamlined process is more convenient for you. Fewer phone calls, coordinated appointments and just one location. But, there's more. The close involvement of cardiologists with the testing process also has the potential to provide a positive impact on patient outcomes. What could be more important than that?

A Unique Coalition of Expertise

Our physicians, James P. Eichelberger, M.D., Henry S. Richter, M.D., Gladys Velarde, M.D., Hanna Mieszczanska M.D., and Robert C. Block, M.D., M.P.H., offer general cardiology services; plus, each also has a special niche of expertise. All are board certified and fellowship trained. All teach at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and are actively involved in a variety of cardiovascular research efforts. They are a dedicated group of cardiologists whose focus is to provide the best in patient care while advancing the understanding of heart disease.

NOTE: Since we teach future physicians, you may be introduced to students, residents, or fellows in our office. However, be assured your care is administered exclusively by a member of our group.

Comprehensive, Advanced Outpatient Testing

Our services for patient evaluation feature the most advanced equipment and techniques in non-invasive testing. For example, we are on the forefront of incorporating nuclear medicine into a cardiology office environment. We perform the following tests:

• Holter monitoring
  
• Event (loop) monitoring
  
• Stress Test
  
• Echocardiography studies, including stress and pharmacological stress testing
  
• Nuclear cardiology studies, including stress and pharmacological stress testing

A Patient-Friendly Environment

Our entire staff is dedicated to providing individualized, attentive care in comfortable and professional surroundings.

Patients are seen by referral from other physicians, as well as by self-referral, where permitted by your insurance plans. When you are referred to us by your primary care physician, we maintain a close professional relationship with him or her to insure the utmost in continuity of care.

Plus, you will enjoy:

• Convenient appointments. Early morning or late afternoon appointments are available, as well as any time during the business day for office visits, tests and evaluation.
  

• Free parking. There's plenty of space for patient parking at Clinton Crossing, right in front of the building.
  

• Bilingual services. Among our five cardiologists and staff, we are fluent in English, Spanish, Polish, Greek, Chinese and Hebrew.
  

• Accessibility. Clinton Crossings is easily accessible and is near Interstate 390. Strong Cariology Associates is located on the first floor of the building.
  

• Proximity to the Strong Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. This program is housed nearby in Clinton Crossings.
  

• Possible participation in clinical trials. An important part of Strong Cardiology Associates is research in the development of new medications for cardiovascular health and treatment. Patients who participate in major drug trials will have access to the newest medication and cardiac care before they become widely available.