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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 - 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

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

5.0 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

5.0 stars

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

Dr Cove explained everything and listened to any concerns. Great job.

Dec 21, 2024

Make you proud to be retiree of the University of Rochester!

Dec 14, 2024

Was sincere about my medical condition

Dec 09, 2024

Dr. Cove showed a genuine concern for my health matter and provided excellent support of my needs

Dec 07, 2024

All good

Dec 06, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Cove was very kind, patient, and informative while explaining my HCM diagnosis as well as my options for treating my symptoms. He seems to have a real passion for helping patients navigate their treatment plan. I look forward to working with him going forward.

Oct 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Cove is awesome and knows what he is talking about!

Oct 27, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Cove is a very caring physician, he helped me with understand the decisions I was making concerning my father (who was also his patient) when my father was dying.

Oct 15, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Cove went over everything. He has a lovely manner about him!

Oct 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Cove is the best. Each conversation with him is informative.

Oct 07, 2024