About
Allison Spatz, MD, FACC, has practiced as a cardiologist and internist in New York for over twenty years. She earned her BA from Lehigh University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, before completing her MD at Mt Sinai School of Medicine with multiple honors. Her residency in internal medicine included a term as assistant chief resident. She then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at New York Presbyterian-Cornell Weill Medical Center.
Dr. Spatz went on to direct the Coronary Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital and later joined New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center as an attending physician and clinical instructor. She led New York Cardiology Associates as president and managing partner for nearly twenty years. Her clinical focus centers on preventive cardiovascular health and coronary artery and valvular disease assessment. She holds board certification in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and serves as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. New York Magazine has named her a Top Doctor consecutively for years, and she has earned the Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction for over a decade. Outside medicine, she enjoys kayaking, running, and cooking.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA, Lehigh University (Phi Beta Kappa)
Medical School
MD, Mt Sinai School of Medicine
Residency
Residency in Internal Medicine (Assistant Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine, New York Presbyterian-Cornell Weill Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Spatz right for?
Dr. Spatz is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive cardiovascular and preventive care. Patients with coronary artery disease, valvular disease, or significant cardiac risk benefit most from her focus. She also serves patients who want an internist with deep subspecialty training in cardiology. Her two decades of New York practice make her well-suited for patients navigating complex, multi-specialist care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Spatz focuses on preventive cardiovascular health, coronary artery disease, and valvular disease assessment. She also practices general internal medicine. Her fellowship training and two decades of clinical experience in New York inform her approach to complex cardiovascular cases.
Yes. Dr. Spatz holds board certification in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. She also serves as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Spatz completed her fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at New York Presbyterian-Cornell Weill Medical Center. Her residency in internal medicine also included a term as assistant chief resident.
Yes. Dr. Spatz directed the Coronary Care Unit at North Shore University Hospital. She also served as president and managing partner of New York Cardiology Associates for nearly twenty years.
Yes. New York Magazine has named Dr. Spatz a Top Doctor consecutively for multiple years. She has also earned the Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction for over a decade.
Dr. Spatz practices non-invasive cardiology with a strong emphasis on prevention. Her clinical work focuses on assessing coronary artery disease and valvular disease rather than interventional procedures.
Dr. Spatz earned her MD from Mt Sinai School of Medicine, graduating with multiple honors. She completed her undergraduate degree at Lehigh University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026