Dr. Richard MuellerMD, FACC, FACP, FAHA, FACPh
Cardiology
at Medical Associates of New York — New York, NY
About
Richard L. Mueller, MD, FACC, FACP, FAHA, FACPh, serves as Medical Director at Medical Associates of New York. He trained at Cornell/NY Hospital and completed cardiac catheterization training at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He also trained at the University of California, San Francisco, one of the top medical schools in the country. His undergraduate degree comes from Brown University.
Dr. Mueller holds six board certifications and diplomates: Cardiovascular Diseases, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine, Clinical Lipidology, and Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He also holds advanced vascular ultrasound credentials as an RVT, RPVI, and RPhS. He has built nearly two decades of expertise in cardiovascular ultrasound imaging. Castle Connolly has named him a Top Doctor in the NYC Metro Area in every edition since the inaugural 1997 publication. S. News and World Report has recognized him as one of the best doctors in America. He holds fellowship in 12 professional medical societies, including the American College of Phlebology, where fewer than 50 physicians worldwide hold that distinction. He serves as assistant professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell College of Medicine. Dr. Mueller has authored several scientific articles on ClariVein and the practice introduced that technology to Manhattan first.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University
Medical School
University of California, San Francisco (noted); Cornell/NY Hospital Medical Training
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital (cardiac catheterization training)
Additional Training
Weill Cornell College of Medicine – Assistant Professor of Medicine; Advanced qualifications in vascular ultrasound (RVT, RPVI from ARDMS; RPhS from CCI)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mueller right for?
Dr. Mueller is an excellent fit for adults managing cardiovascular conditions, vein disease, or complex internal medicine needs. Patients with varicose veins, venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, or arrhythmias benefit directly from his vascular and cardiac expertise. Those managing cholesterol disorders, hypertension, sleep apnea, or metabolic conditions find a clinician with rare breadth of specialization. Patients who want a physician who personally performs and interprets their diagnostics will find that standard the norm here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mueller treats a wide range of cardiovascular and vein conditions, including varicose veins, spider veins, venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, and venous leg ulcers. He also manages arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, and cardiovascular disease. On the internal medicine side, he treats hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, obesity, osteoporosis, anemia, and sleep apnea.
Yes. Dr. Mueller holds six board certifications and diplomates: Cardiovascular Diseases, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine, Clinical Lipidology, and Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He also holds the RVT, RPVI, and RPhS credentials in vascular ultrasound.
Yes. Dr. Mueller personally performs every endovenous laser ablation, ClariVein ablation, sclerotherapy treatment, and ambulatory phlebectomy at the practice. He also personally interprets every initial ultrasound to build each patient's individualized care plan.
Dr. Mueller offers endovenous laser ablation using both 810nm and 1470nm wavelength lasers, ClariVein mechanochemical ablation, sclerotherapy with FDA-approved agents Sotradecol and Asclera, ambulatory phlebectomy, and conservative compression therapy. The practice was the first in Manhattan to use ClariVein, and Dr. Mueller trained with the company that pioneered endovenous laser treatment.
Dr. Mueller completed his medical training at Cornell/NY Hospital and trained in cardiac catheterization at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He also studied at the University of California, San Francisco. He holds a faculty appointment as assistant professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell College of Medicine.
Yes. Castle Connolly has listed Dr. Mueller as a Top Doctor in the NYC Metro Area in every edition since the inaugural 1997 publication. S. News and World Report has named him one of the best doctors in America. He has also received Patients' Choice Awards for America's Top Physicians and America's Most Compassionate Physicians.
Dr. Mueller holds staff positions at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, North Shore LIJ Health System, and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center. The practice uses hospitalists for inpatient care at these institutions.
Yes. Other physicians regularly refer patients to Dr. Mueller for cardiology and vein evaluations. Many doctors and their own family members also choose Dr. Mueller as their personal physician.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026