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Christopher J. Cove, M.D.

Christopher J. Cove, M.D.

Cardiology

5 out of 5 stars
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Locations

Cardiac Care

2400 South Clinton Avenue, 1st Floor
Rochester, NY 14618

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.

Professional Background

Dr. Cove received his M.D. from Cornell University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency in 1989, and a cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship in 1993 at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He joined the faculty at the University of Roches...
Dr. Cove received his M.D. from Cornell University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency in 1989, and a cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship in 1993 at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He joined the faculty at the University of Rochester Medical Center in 1998.

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

5.0 stars

I've recommended Dr. Cove several times.

Feb 18, 2024

5.0 stars

Recommend to family & friends always.

Feb 14, 2024

5.0 stars

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

Feb 01, 2024

5.0 stars

Outstanding listener

Jan 25, 2024

5.0 stars

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 stars

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

Dec 15, 2023

5.0 stars

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 stars

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 stars

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