Biren Patel, MD, FACC

Dr. Biren Patel is a board-certified cardiologist whose career reflects a truly global medical journey, shaped by rigorous training and practice across Russia, India, Canada, and the United States. Originally from India, he completed his medical education near Moscow before returning home to begin his clinical career. His pursuit of innovation in healthcare led him to Canada, where he earned a Master’s degree in Health Informatics, equipping him with the tools to integrate technology and medicine. He later moved to the United States, completing his internal medicine residency at St. Michael Medical Center, affiliated with New York Medical College, followed by a cardiology fellowship at St. Joseph Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey.

Since 2022, Dr. Patel has been practicing as a non-invasive and preventive cardiologist within the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health System, serving patients primarily in Elizabeth, New Jersey. His clinical expertise spans preventive cardiology, heart failure management, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, and diagnostic catheterization. Known for his patient-centered approach, he is also actively engaged in quality improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on reducing hospital readmission rates for heart failure patients and improving long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Patel is a dedicated educator and physician leader who is passionate about mentoring the next generation of cardiologists. As a teaching attending, he works closely with fellows, translating complex cardiovascular concepts into practical, real-world application. A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a peer reviewer for respected medical journals, Dr. Patel combines academic excellence with entrepreneurial insight, having successfully contributed to the growth and optimization of cardiology practices. Guided by a deeply personal inspiration to pursue medicine, he remains committed to compassionate care, emphasizing that being a good human being is the foundation of being a great physician.

• Tver State Medical Academy
• New York Medical College at St Michael's Medical Center Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016 - 2019
• St Joseph's University Medical Center Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2019 - 2022

• FACC (Fellow of the American College of Cardiology)

• American College of Cardiology (FACC)
• American Heart Association (AHA)
• ACC Curious Journal (Peer Reviewer)
• American Case Report (Peer Reviewer)

• Peer review for medical journals (volunteer work)

Dr. Patel has published multiple case reports and research articles in medical journals. His primary research focus has been on quality improvement projects aimed at decreasing readmission rates for heart failure patients, which he considers one of the biggest topics in Medicare patient populations. He conducted a major quality improvement project during his fellowship and first year of practice at St. Joseph Patterson, which resulted in substantial improvement in readmission rates for heart failure patients. He continues this work at Trinitas Medical Center as part of their committee focused on the same goal. He serves as a peer reviewer for the American College of Cardiology's Curious Journal and American Case Report, reviewing research articles submitted by residents, fellows, and other physicians. He also reviewed quality improvement projects at an ACC quality improvement meeting in Florida in October or November. Dr. Patel mentioned he has his CV available with a complete list of his publications and case reports over the years.