About
Leonard J. C. founded Aventura Cardiovascular Center and serves as its medical director. He holds board certification in both cardiology and internal medicine. His clinical focus spans cardiovascular disease, preventive cardiology, and non-invasive diagnostics including echocardiography and nuclear stress testing.
Dr. Pianko grew up in New York and earned his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University. He then completed his medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Both his internal medicine residency and his cardiology fellowship took place at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has built his South Florida practice over more than three decades. He is deeply passionate about broken heart syndrome, atrial fibrillation, cholesterol management, and the cardiovascular implications of conditions like erectile dysfunction and preeclampsia. He has appeared on television to discuss these topics and others, including alcohol and stroke risk and aspirin use for heart attack prevention. The 2023 Miami-Dade Favorites Contest recognized him with its Gold Award for Best Doctor. He views the physician-patient relationship as essential and actively involves patients and their families in every medical decision.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Yeshiva University, New York (undergraduate degree)
Medical School
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City
Residency
Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ
Fellowship
Cardiology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pianko right for?
Dr. Pianko suits adults managing cardiovascular conditions such as atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, hypertension, or congestive heart failure. Patients who want a cardiologist to also oversee their primary and preventive care benefit from his dual board certification. He works well with patients interested in understanding their cholesterol, arrhythmia risk, or the cardiovascular connections behind conditions like erectile dysfunction. Seasonal residents and patients whose families want to stay involved in care coordination find his practice especially accommodating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pianko treats a broad range of cardiovascular conditions. These include atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, arrhythmias, angina, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and stroke. He also addresses broken heart syndrome and the cardiovascular aspects of erectile dysfunction.
Yes. Dr. Pianko holds board certification in both cardiology and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed fellowship training in cardiology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine.
Prevention is central to Dr. Pianko's practice. He uses on-site diagnostics, including advanced lipid panel testing, echocardiograms, and nuclear stress tests, to identify cardiovascular risk early. He then designs personalized strategies to address those risks before they progress.
Yes. Dr. Pianko is board certified in both cardiology and internal medicine. He takes a primary physician approach to his cardiology patients, addressing the full picture of their health and not just isolated heart conditions.
Dr. Pianko performs a wide range of diagnostics on-site in Aventura. These include echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, treadmill stress tests, Holter monitors, event monitors, carotid ultrasounds, peripheral ultrasounds, AAA screenings, advanced lipid panel testing, and lab work.
Yes. Dr. Pianko won the Gold Award for Best Doctor in the 2023 Miami-Dade Favorites Contest. He also holds recognition as a top-rated cardiologist in the Aventura area.
Yes. Atrial fibrillation is one of Dr. Pianko's core areas of clinical focus. He diagnoses and manages AFib using on-site monitoring tools including Holter and event monitors, and he has discussed the condition publicly through television appearances.
Yes. Dr. Pianko recognizes erectile dysfunction as a potential early marker of cardiovascular disease. He evaluates men experiencing ED for underlying heart risk and incorporates that assessment into a broader cardiovascular care plan.
Yes. Dr. Pianko actively supports patients and their families throughout the medical decision-making process. He believes educated, involved families lead to better health outcomes.
Yes. Aventura Cardiovascular Center welcomes seasonal residents. Dr. Pianko's concierge care program offers direct access and care coordination that works well for patients who split their time between locations.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026