Dr. Joseph S. Weinstein

About the Doctor

Dr. Joseph S. Weinstein is a cardiologist in Memphis, Tennessee, affiliated with multiple hospitals including Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis and Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University (1982–1985) followed by a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (1985–1988). He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Weinstein has expertise in 11 conditions, including chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and cardiomyopathy. His patient rating is 3.7/5 based on 79 reviews, and he has received patient awards for clearly explaining conditions and performing thorough exams. He accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and other plans.

• Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

• Residency: Johns Hopkins University, Internal Medicine (1982–1985)

• Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease (1985–1988)

• Years of Experience: 21+ years

• Patient Awards: Clearly Explains, Performs Thorough Exams

• Expertise Areas (11 conditions): Chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, cardiac catheterization, and others

• Practice Setting: Outpatient cardiology and inpatient care at multiple Memphis hospitals

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Residency – Johns Hopkins University, Internal Medicine (1982–1985)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease (1985–1988)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) – area of special expertise

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) – area of special expertise

• Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease) – area of special expertise

• Cardiomyopathy (dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive) – area of special expertise

• Heart failure (congestive heart failure)

• Adult congenital heart disease

• Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, palpitations)

• Valvular heart disease (aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation)

• Peripheral artery disease

• Angina (stable and unstable)

• History of myocardial infarction (heart attack)

• Post-cardiac procedure management (stent, bypass, pacemaker/ICD)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cardiac catheterization (diagnostic and interventional) – area of special expertise

• Coronary angiography

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (balloon angioplasty and stenting)

• Right heart catheterization for hemodynamic assessment

• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) interpretation

• Echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, stress echo)

• Stress testing (treadmill, nuclear, stress echocardiography)

• Holter and event monitoring

• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

• Electrical cardioversion for arrhythmias

• Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) interrogation and management

• Anticoagulation management (warfarin, DOACs)

Services Offered

Dr. Weinstein provides comprehensive diagnostic, interventional, and long-term management services for adult patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. With expertise in 11 distinct cardiac conditions, he offers both non-invasive testing and advanced interventional procedures such as cardiac catheterization and coronary stenting. His practice includes preventive cardiology (risk factor modification, lipid and blood pressure management), chronic disease management for heart failure and cardiomyopathy, and specialized care for adults with congenital heart disease. Dr. Weinstein performs and interprets echocardiography, stress tests, and rhythm monitoring. He coordinates closely with cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and primary care physicians to ensure integrated care. Patients note his ability to explain complex cardiac issues clearly and his thorough examination approach.

• Preventive cardiology – Cardiovascular risk assessment (ASCVD, Framingham), lipid management with statins, blood pressure optimization, antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel), lifestyle counseling (diet, exercise, smoking cessation, weight management)

• Diagnostic testing – EKG, echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, stress echo), treadmill and nuclear stress tests, Holter/event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac biomarker interpretation (troponin, BNP, CRP)

• Interventional cardiology – Cardiac catheterization (diagnostic), coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (balloon angioplasty and stent placement), right heart catheterization for heart failure or pulmonary hypertension

• Heart failure management – Fluid status assessment, diuretic and afterload reduction (ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, ARNI, SGLT2 inhibitors), monitoring renal function and electrolytes, referral for advanced therapies (LVAD, transplant)

• Arrhythmia management – Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia; rate and rhythm control medications; anticoagulation for stroke prevention; electrical cardioversion; referral for catheter ablation or device placement (pacemaker, ICD)

• Valvular heart disease – Echocardiographic surveillance, medical management, referral for surgical or transcatheter valve replacement/repair (TAVR, MitraClip)

• Adult congenital heart disease – Lifelong follow-up for conditions such as atrial/ventricular septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot, coarctation of aorta, including advanced imaging and referral to specialized congenital heart centers

• Post-hospitalization follow-up – After myocardial infarction, coronary stenting, bypass surgery, heart failure admission, or cardiac device implantation; medication reconciliation, lifestyle guidance, cardiac rehabilitation referral

• Coordination of care – Collaboration with interventional radiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, and primary care providers

• Patient education – Heart-healthy diet (DASH, Mediterranean), sodium and fluid restriction, exercise prescription, smoking cessation, medication adherence, recognition of warning signs (chest pain, dyspnea, edema, palpitations)

Accepted Insurances

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

• Centene (HMO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

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

• Also accepts Medicaid

Practice Locations

Address: 4901 Raleigh Common Drive, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: (901) 572-1801

Hospital Affiliations

• Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women – Memphis, TN

• Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis – Memphis, TN 

• Methodist Hospitals of Memphis – Memphis, TN

• St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett – Bartlett, TN