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Christopher J. Cove, M.D.

Christopher J. Cove, M.D.

Cardiology

5 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Cardiac Care - Brighton

Clinton Crossings, Building G
2400 South Clinton Avenue, 1st Floor
Rochester, NY 14618

Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory - Rochester

Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, Ground Floor, G-1200
Rochester, NY 14620

About Me

Dr. Cove is Associate Professor of Medicine and his clinical interests include clinical interests include complex coronary interventions, and primary angioplasty for acute infarcts. He also specializes in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by alcohol septal ablation and new novel myosin i...
Dr. Cove is Associate Professor of Medicine and his clinical interests include clinical interests include complex coronary interventions, and primary angioplasty for acute infarcts. He also specializes in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by alcohol septal ablation and new novel myosin inhibitor Mavacamten (Camzyos). Dr. Cove is an expert in arteriovenous malformation tumor ablation. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

Certified Specialties

Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Interventional Cardiology

Faculty Appointments

Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Cardiology (SMD)

Director - Department of Medicine, Cardiology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1990 - 1993

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1986 - 1989

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1985 - 1986

Education

MD | Weill Medical College of Cornell University. 1985

Awards

John C. Stable Memorial Heart Fund Research Grant
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY 14642
1992 - 1993

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

Dr. Cove is a dying breed. He is by far the most attentive, understanding, encouraging and comforting provider I have and does more to attend to my whole being than any other provider. He Is old school trained (before EMRs ) and balances documentation and engaged conversation expertly.

Aug 16, 2024

My Care Provider was great , Thank You Dr. Cove .

Aug 11, 2024

Dr. Cove is a wonderful physician and an expert clinician. He took time to carefully and thoughtfully listen to my questions and concerns; was very thorough in his approach and did a terrific job explaining his thoughts and the recommended plan of care moving forward. He has a wonderful and delightful bedside manner and I feel very comfortable and safe in his care. I have had a very long and difficult health journey over the past 4 years and am so very grateful to have him as part of my medical team. He cares for my Father as well and we both just think the world of him. Thank you Dr. Cove for taking such good care of me and for also taking such good care of my Father. It means the world to me and I am most appreciative.

Aug 09, 2024

Dr. Cove and staff always pleasant

Aug 09, 2024

Thumbs up

Aug 09, 2024

Dr. Cove is consistently congenial, attentive, and focused on the condition of my heart. He answers any questions I have thoroughly, and does a bit of teaching if there is something I don't understand. I am pleased to be under his care.

Jul 28, 2024

Loved Dr. Cove!!

Jul 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Cove is excellent

May 24, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Cove is excellent

May 05, 2024

5.0 stars

He listened and took me seriously he seemed knowledgeable and made sense.

Apr 22, 2024

5.0

My provider is very caring, concern and shows respect for his patience.

Mar 13, 2024

5.0

He's fantastic.

Mar 11, 2024

5.0

I've recommended Dr. Cove several times.

Feb 18, 2024

5.0

Recommend to family & friends always.

Feb 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cove is the best! Professional but very friendly and concerned with my issues. Good guy!

Feb 01, 2024

5.0

Outstanding listener

Jan 25, 2024

5.0

I have visited many doctors in my life, but Dr Cove was the absolute nicest one. He made me feel at ease and listened to all of my questions and concerns. The UR Medicine community is luck to have him.

Jan 17, 2024

5.0

The cardiology office there is very good. Dr Cove is tops.

Dec 15, 2023

5.0

Could not be more happy with the care I receive from Dr Cove!!!! Exemplary in every way!

Nov 14, 2023

Dr Cove has always been very thorough with any in person conversations I have had with him and it was the same with my telehealth visit.

Oct 21, 2023

5.0

I'm 76 years old and sometimes a little anxious and overly talkative. Dr. Cove's demeanor and way of communicating gave me confidence and calmed me down. I have had a lot of doctors in my lifetime and Dr. Cove would rate as my number one chose.

Oct 09, 2023

5.0

Excellent Dr who took the time to explain all my options of healthcare

Oct 03, 2023

5.0

Good

Sep 28, 2023

5.0

Doctor is very thorough and professional.

Aug 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cove is a highly competent specialist who not only shows caring about his patients, but also explains things very well, and takes the time to listen to concerns. He shares options about treatments.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

Dr Cove and his resident were concerned listeners. Great.

Aug 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cove has always been thorough and considerate in addressing my concerns. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a cardiologist and have done so before.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

The doctor had obviously been very experienced. We talked about a plan that made a lot of sense.

Jul 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cove was recommended by my cardiologist in the Hudson Valley. Dr. Cove is highly recognized by his colleagues in NYS.

Jul 18, 2023

5.0

Dr Cove is the best! Hope he never retires.

Jul 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cove is the BEST

Jul 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cove is the best!

Jul 09, 2023

5.0

Dr Cove was excellent with explanations about issues and concerns.

Jul 06, 2023

5.0

I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Cove; thought he spent more than enough time with me.

Jul 06, 2023

5.0

This was my first visit with Dr. Cove. I felt that he was competent and caring. He spent a lot of time with me explaining things and answering my questions. I was very pleased with the care that I got at this visit.

Apr 12, 2023

5.0

Always good.

Apr 06, 2023

5.0

Good.

Apr 06, 2023

5.0

The whole experience was pretty good [...]

Mar 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cove is always, kind, courteous, professional, caring and informative

Mar 10, 2023

5.0

Been a patient since May 2006 and always been well taken care of!

Mar 01, 2023

5.0

Very helpful

Feb 04, 2023

5.0

DR Cove is the BEST !

Feb 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cove consistently has a great supportive staff. This is the best doctor I have had in my many years of seeing military and other doctors.

Dec 27, 2022

5.0

Chris ALWAYS have time to listen and understand your personal/current situation. An art lost or never developed, in so many medical providers today.

Dec 17, 2022

5.0

My first impression with Dr. Cove is a good one. He goes out of his way to make sure you understand,

Nov 18, 2022

5.0

Already have recommended Dr. Cove several times.

Nov 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cove is a terrific listener and most helpful.

Nov 10, 2022

5.0

Good

Oct 08, 2022

5.0

Both my son and I are patients of Dr. Cove, and love the care he provides. He goes above and beyond In both listening and explaining any Issues or concerns.

Sep 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Cove was extremely thorough and reassuring during my consultation with him. He answered all questions and alleviated the concerns my wife and I had.

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

Every time I've seen Dr Cove he puts my mind at ease

Jul 06, 2022

5.0

Dr cove is the best always puts me at ease

May 24, 2022

5.0

DR. Cove always shows interest in me.

May 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cove kept me well informed of what was happening to me.

Mar 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cove is top notch, excellent

Mar 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cove is the best! He saved my life! My case was high risk and he took it on. He found the problem after 3 cardiologist couldn't.

Feb 18, 2022