Dr. Pratik Panchal

About the Doctor

Dr. Pratik Panchal is a board‑eligible cardiologist in Eatontown, New Jersey, with 11‑20 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, completed an internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2008–2011), a cardiovascular disease fellowship at New York‑Presbyterian/Queens (2011–2014), and a post‑doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School (2015–2016). Dr. Panchal is recognized as a Patients’ Top Choice, reflected in his 5/5 patient rating based on 4 reviews. Patients describe him as knowledgeable, kind, caring, and clear in communication, especially in emergency settings. He has been designated an “Expert” in two conditions and has clinical expertise in managing chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and heart valve disorders. Dr. Panchal currently accepts new patients and is affiliated with multiple hospitals including Community Medical Center‑Toms River, Monmouth Medical Center‑Long Branch Campus, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (a U.S. News Best Hospital ranked #4 in New Jersey).

• Patients’ Top Choice awardee with a 5/5 rating

• 11‑20 years of experience in cardiology with subspecialties in interventional, nuclear, and vascular medicine

• Post‑doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School

• Accepts new patients; affiliated with RWJUH and other top hospitals

Education & Training

Medical School – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency – Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses), Internal Medicine
Fellowship/Additional Training –

• New York‑Presbyterian/Queens, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease

• Harvard Medical School, Post‑Doctoral Fellowship

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure)

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis / ischemic heart disease)

• Heart failure (systolic and diastolic)

• Heart valve disorders (aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, etc.)

• Cardiac arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, palpitations)

• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

• Myocardial infarction (heart attack) – post‑management

• Cardiomyopathy

• Congenital heart defects (adult)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (stent placement) – interventional cardiology

• Echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal)

• Stress testing (treadmill, chemical, stress echocardiography)

• Nuclear cardiology studies (myocardial perfusion imaging)

• Holter and event monitoring

• Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator (ICD) management

• Cardioversion (for arrhythmias)

• Vascular ultrasound and doppler studies (for PAD, DVT)

• Lipid management and preventive cardiology counseling

Services Offered

Dr. Panchal provides comprehensive cardiac care, ranging from preventive cardiology to advanced interventional procedures. He performs thorough evaluations for chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, and risk factors such as hypertension and high cholesterol. His services include diagnostic testing (echocardiography, nuclear stress tests, cardiac catheterization), medical management of heart failure and coronary artery disease, and interventional procedures like angioplasty and stenting. He also manages post‑heart attack care and collaborates with cardiac surgeons for valve or bypass surgery when needed. Dr. Panchal is known for clear communication, ensuring patients and families feel safe and well‑informed. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• New patient consultations and second opinions

• Management of hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure

• Coronary artery disease evaluation and treatment (including stenting)

• Echocardiography (transthoracic and transesophageal)

• Nuclear stress testing and cardiac PET

• Cardiac catheterization and angiography

• Arrhythmia evaluation (Holter monitoring, event recorders)

• Pacemaker/ICD follow‑up

• Preventive cardiology and lifestyle counseling

• Coordination with cardiac surgeons and other specialists

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (HMO, Medicare, PPO)

• NJ State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 274 Highway 35, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone: (732) 440-7336

Hospital Affiliations

• Community Medical Center – Toms River, NJ

• Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch Campus – Long Branch, NJ

• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick, NJ