We evaluate and manage cholesterol to lower your risk of heart attack, stroke and sudden cardiac death, using precise testing, individualized lifestyle plans and targeted medical treatment when needed. Our Cholesterol Doctor service is part of a larger preventive cardiology program focused on long term heart health.
What our Cholesterol Doctor service includes
We begin with a clear assessment of your cardiovascular risk profile and current lipid numbers. Our work includes history and family review, advanced laboratory testing and interpretation, personalized lifestyle recommendations, risk based medication choices, and ongoing monitoring. We coordinate care with your primary care physician and other specialists as needed to keep your plan practical and continuous.
For people with diabetes, hypertension, a family history of premature heart disease, or busy professionals concerned about long term risk, our approach is designed to be efficient and evidence based. We draw on preventive cardiology tools and advanced testing when it changes management, and we emphasize patient education so you know what each recommendation means.
Benefits of specialized cholesterol care
- Individualized risk assessment that looks beyond a single cholesterol number.
- Access to advanced lipid testing and interpretation to refine treatment choices.
- Combined lifestyle and medication strategies tailored to your goals and tolerances.
- Regular monitoring so therapy is adjusted when needed, not left static.
- Coordination with primary care and other specialists for comprehensive heart risk reduction.
Our process
- Initial evaluation. We review your medical history, family history, current medications, diet, exercise and other risk factors. This includes clarifying prior lipid results and any adverse reactions to medications.
- Testing and interpretation. Standard lipid panel is the baseline. When useful, we add advanced lipid testing, coronary artery calcium scoring or other cardiovascular tests to refine risk and guide treatment intensity.
- Personalized plan. We translate your results into a clear plan that combines lifestyle changes, targeted medication choices, and realistic monitoring intervals. We explain risks and benefits so you can make informed decisions.
- Medication strategy. When medication is appropriate, we select therapy based on your individual risk profile, tolerability and goals. We monitor for effectiveness and side effects and adjust the regimen as needed.
- Ongoing follow up. We schedule follow up testing and visits at risk based intervals, and we reassess goals over time. Continuous monitoring helps catch problems early and keeps treatment aligned with your life.
- Coordination of care. We communicate with your primary care physician and relevant specialists, and we incorporate other health priorities into the cholesterol plan.
Pro tip: Bring copies of any recent lab work and a current medication list to the first visit. That lets us focus the appointment on interpretation and planning rather than paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Cholesterol Doctor do that my primary care doctor does not?
A Cholesterol Doctor focuses on cardiovascular risk beyond a single lab value. We use targeted tests, advanced interpretation, and risk based medication strategies. We also offer longer visits for education and detailed plans that integrate with your other care.
Who should see a Cholesterol Doctor?
Adults with elevated LDL or triglycerides, people with diabetes or high blood pressure, those with a family history of early heart disease, and patients who want a proactive prevention plan benefit from specialized care.
What tests are commonly used in cholesterol evaluation?
We start with a fasting or non fasting lipid panel. Depending on your situation, we may order advanced lipid testing, coronary artery calcium scoring, or other cardiovascular tests to refine risk and guide treatment choices.
Do you prescribe statins and other cholesterol medications?
When medication is appropriate, we consider statins and other agents based on your overall risk, previous responses to therapy, and tolerance. We discuss expected benefits, possible side effects and monitoring so you can make an informed decision.
How often will my cholesterol be checked?
Follow up frequency depends on your baseline risk and treatment plan. Typical intervals are every three to 12 months when starting or changing therapy, and annually once numbers and risk are stable.
Why choose The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease
We are led by Dr. Bradley Radwaner, founder and medical director, who combines preventive cardiology expertise with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Our practice is focused on prevention, continuity of care and patient education. We use evidence based practices and offer advanced testing when it will affect treatment decisions. We are licensed and insured and work collaboratively with primary care and other specialists so your cholesterol care fits into your overall health plan.
Service area
We provide preventive cardiology and cholesterol management to adults across Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey and the greater New York metropolitan area.
Related services and resources
Our Cholesterol Doctor service is part of a broader preventive cardiology program. You may find it helpful to read more about related topics and services on this site, including our pages on Cholesterol Management, Preventive Cardiology, and the topic page Cholesterol Numbers Explained. For a broader view of our services and locations, see our Services hub and our Locations hub.
Learn more and find us
Check the practice Google Business Profile to read patient reviews and get directions. You can also view our location details and hours on our location page and read related topics on this site to learn more about cholesterol, risk and prevention.