Contact & Appointment Information
- Cardiology – Starr Pavilion
- 520 East 70th Street, 4th Floor
- New York, NY 10021
- Phone: (646) 962-3421
Department: Cardiac Electrophysiology
About Dr. James Ip, M.D.
What Is Cardiac Electrophysiology? The Heart’s Power System
Dr. James Ip focuses on cardiac electrophysiology. This cardiology area studies the heart’s electrical signals.
The heart beats with a precise electrical setup. Problems in this setup cause arrhythmias like:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) Ventricular tachycardia (VT) Bradycardia (slow heart beats) Fainting from rhythm issues
These problems harm daily life and can threaten life. Experts like Dr. Ip use modern tests and fixes to fix rhythms and raise life quality.
His School Path: Columbia to Harvard
Dr. James Ip shows great drive in his education:
B.A. (summa cum laude) – Columbia University, 1999 M.D. – Harvard Medical School, 2004
In med school, he got the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship. It let him study:
Heart gene factors Stem cell fixes Training Residency – Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Fellowships – Cardiology and Electrophysiology at Cornell University Medical Center
This top training made him a key electrophysiologist of his time.
Skills in Care: Fixing Tough Heart Rhythm Problems
New Methods and Tools
Dr. James Ip has done thousands of procedures. He ranks high in experience.
Catheter Ablation
This low-cut procedure kills bad electrical paths in the heart.
It works well for AF and SVT. It cuts drug needs.
2. Heart Device Placement
Dr. James Ip leads worldwide in placing new heart devices like:
Pacemakers Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) Biventricular devices (CRT)
He excels in:
3. Subcutaneous ICDs (S-ICD) Leadless pacemakers
These tools shape heart care ahead. They bring safety and less invasion.
4. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
CRT aids heart failure patients by syncing heart squeezes.
Dr. James Ip helps push:
Wireless CRT systems New pacing tools
4. New Fixes
Dr. Ip works on fresh treatments such as:
Nose spray drugs for arrhythmias Breath-in therapies for atrial fibrillation New drug-device mixes Top in Research
He leads key studies like:
SOLVE CRT Trial – Wireless heart sync AVEIR DR Study – Two-room leadless pacemaker NODE Trials – Nose spray for SVT INSTANT Trial – Breath-in rhythm fix
These trials guide:
Device fixes No-cut treatments Custom medicine His Study Areas Rhythm causes Device advances Genes in heart issues Lab-to-patient work with animal tests
Key in Heart Device Advances
Dr. Ip tops in placing:
Leadless pacemakers Subcutaneous ICDs
These bring big gains:
No seen wires Low infection chance Quick heal
He also places the remedē system. It treats central sleep apnea (CSA), often tied to heart problems.
Roles and Wide Reach
Dr. Ip’s skills go past patient care.
He sits on:
National advice groups World guide teams Edit boards for big journals
He joins:
American Board of Internal Medicine test group Teaching for students, residents, fellows
His role molds cardiology globally.
Honors and Praise
Dr. Ip earned many top awards:
Castle Connolly Top Doctor (since 2016) Weill Cornell Investigator Award (2015) Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship
They mark his strengths in:
Patient care Research Teaching Care Focused on Patients
Dr. Ip keeps patients first, despite his fame.
His Views Cover: Custom care plans Plain talk Low-cut treatments Life quality focus
He knows arrhythmias hit heart, daily tasks, feelings, and health over time.
Team Care Done Right
At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Ip teams with:
Cardiologists Surgeons Image experts Heart failure pros
This gives:
Full checks Joint fixes Stronger results Easy Access and New Care Video Visits Offered
Dr. Ip does online talks for easier expert help.
Insurance Accepted
He takes many plans like:
Aetna Cigna United Healthcare Medicare and Medicaid
Check with his office for details.
Why Pick Dr. James Ip
Patients pick Dr. Ip for:
Deep electrophysiology experience New treatment access Research and advance lead Kind, patient-first care Wins in hard cases Heart Rhythm Care Ahead
Dr. Ip’s efforts point to cardiology’s path:
Low-cut procedures Smart devices Custom fixes Genes and tech blends
His work changes heart rhythm treatment worldwide.
Final Thoughts
James Ip, M.D. leads in modern medicine. He blends new ideas, skill, and care to give top patient treatment.
He starts fresh device therapies and guides key research. His work goes beyond hospital rooms. For patients with arrhythmias, Dr. Ip provides more than care. He brings hope, new options, and steps to better health.
FAQs
Q. What is Dr. James Ip’s specialty?
Cardiac electrophysiology and heart rhythm issues.
Q. What is CRT?
Cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure.
Q. What is POTS?
A disorder with fast heart rate when standing.
Q. What is an ICD?
A device that stops sudden cardiac death.
Q. Why is electrophysiology important?
It treats deadly heart rhythm problems.
Q. What is syncope?
Fainting from low blood flow to the brain.
Q. Why choose Dr. Ip?
For skilled, advanced, caring heart care.