Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Edward H. Schuster, MD
Stamford Health Medical Group Member
Stamford Health Medical Group
Main: (203) 276-2323
Fax: (203) 276-2324
About Me
Dr. Schuster started practicing cardiology at Stamford Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1980. He joined Stamford Health Medical Group in 2012. He specializes in all aspects of cardiology with an interest in preventative cardiology.
Over the years Dr. Schuster has received many honors, including “Teacher of the Year” at Stamford Hospital and US, Connecticut and Westchester Best Doctors.
He has extensive teaching experience with both the house staff at Stamford Hospital and medical students from Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He helped develop the EMS system and the use of defibrillators throughout the city.
Dr. Schuster lives in Stamford with his wife. He has three children and four grandchildren.
Languages
English
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Credentials
Education & Training
Medical School
Chicago Medical School
Residency
Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Achievements
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Affiliations
Stamford Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Medical Director
Stamford Health's Health & Fitness Institute, Medical Director
Stamford Hospital Foundation, Board Member
City of Stamford, Police Doctor
Ferguson Library, Board Member
Stamford Health Commission
American Heart Association
Insurance Accepted
The below is a list of all insurance plans generally accepted by Stamford Health Medical Group. Please be sure to confirm insurance coverage and the provider's participation with your specific plan before scheduling your appointment.
Aetna Health Plans - *Including Medicare; excluding Aetna Premier Network
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield - *Including Mediblue, CT Health Exchange Plans and a limited number of Empire BCBS plans; excluding BlueCare Prime
CarePartners of Connecticut
CHN PPO
Cigna/Great West
Connecticare - *Including Medicare, Compass and CT Health Exchange Plans; excluding Individual Value Plan
If You Are in Need of Emergency Care, Call 911.
The majority of the physicians on the Stamford Hospital Medical Staff are not employees or agents of the Hospital. They are independent practitioners who have been granted the privilege of using the Hospital's facilities for the care and treatment of their patients. This includes, but is not limited to, emergency department physicians, anesthesiologists, radiologists, surgeons, cardiologists, obstetricians, pathologists and other consultants who may treat patients.
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