About
Dr. Christoph Sossou is a board-certified cardiologist based in West Orange, NJ. He specializes in interventional cardiology and heart failure and transplant cardiology. His clinical focus spans preventive cardiology, lipid management, and lifestyle medicine including exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management. He treats patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, edema, and cardiovascular risk factors.
Dr. Sossou believes that preventing heart disease is as important as treating it. He gives every patient his personal cell phone number for direct after-hours access. He personally responds to messages within 24 hours. When patients are admitted to the hospital, Dr. Sossou reviews their records in real-time and advocates with the care team on their behalf. He proactively coordinates care with lipid specialists, sleep medicine physicians, endocrinologists, and nephrologists. His approach pairs clinical rigor with continuous, direct patient access.
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Who is Dr. Sossou right for?
Dr. Sossou is a strong fit for adults with cardiovascular risk factors who want proactive, preventive care. Patients managing heart failure, coronary artery disease, or complex lipid conditions benefit from his specialized background. He works well with patients who value direct access to their cardiologist, including after-hours. Those navigating hospitalizations or multi-specialist care plans benefit from his hands-on coordination approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sossou treats heart failure, coronary artery disease, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, edema, and cardiovascular risk factors. He also focuses on preventive cardiology and lipid management for patients looking to reduce their long-term cardiac risk.
Dr. Sossou specializes in interventional cardiology and heart failure and transplant cardiology. He also holds a strong focus on preventive cardiology and lifestyle medicine, including guidance on exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
Yes, Dr. Sossou holds board certification in cardiology. He specializes in both interventional cardiology and heart failure and transplant cardiology.
Dr. Sossou believes the best heart attack is the one that never happens. He provides personalized guidance on exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management. He also proactively coordinates with lipid specialists, sleep medicine physicians, endocrinologists, and nephrologists to address all contributing risk factors.
Yes. Dr. Sossou gives every patient his personal cell phone number for direct after-hours contact. Patients can also send secure messages through Athena, and Dr. Sossou personally responds within 24 hours.
Dr. Sossou stays actively involved when patients are admitted to the hospital. He reviews records in real-time, communicates with the hospital team, and advocates for the best possible cardiac care. If a patient is admitted to a hospital where Dr. Sossou holds privileges, he provides direct inpatient care.
Yes. Dr. Sossou proactively coordinates with lipid experts, sleep medicine physicians, endocrinologists, and nephrologists. He manages this coordination on the patient's behalf to ensure a seamless approach to heart disease prevention and management.
Dr. Sossou sees adults with a range of cardiovascular concerns, from early-stage risk factors to complex heart failure. He works especially well with patients who want a proactive, prevention-focused cardiologist who remains accessible between visits.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026