Narendra R. Upadhyaya, MD, FACC

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Narendra R. Upadhyaya, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.

Dr. Upadhyaya is an accomplished cardiologist & a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). 

In partnership with Memorial Healthcare System, he is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Hospital West, and Memorial Regional Hospital, serving patients throughout the state of Florida.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Upadhyaya graduated with his medical degree from Shri M P Shah Government Medical College in India in 1977. Upon relocating to the United states, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Jersey City Medical Center in 1987 and 1990, respectively. Years later, in 1994, he completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Mount Sinai/Miami Heart Institute.

Among the doctor’s most notable achievements, he is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2014), On-Time Doctor Award (2014), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014).

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

In addition to English, Dr. Upadhyaya speaks Hindi/Urdu and Spanish.

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