Dr. Stephen A. Gaeta

Name: Dr. Stephen A. Gaeta, MD
Specialty: Cardiology 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital
Locations: Fairfax, Virginia
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: 1265731491

About the Doctor

Dr. Stephen A. Gaeta is a board-eligible cardiologist with subspecialty training in cardiac electrophysiology, practicing in Fairfax, Virginia. He received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine, completed an internal medicine residency at the University of California (San Francisco) (2011–2014), and pursued fellowships in cardiovascular disease (2014–2017) and clinical cardiac electrophysiology (2017–2019) at Duke University Hospital. With 11–20 years of experience, Dr. Gaeta has earned a perfect 5/5 patient rating from 166 reviews, the “Patients’ Top Choice” designation, and seven patient awards for making time for patients, listening attentively, explaining clearly, performing thorough exams, and demonstrating great bedside manner. He is an expert in seven conditions, including chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation/flutter, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and pacemaker replacement. He accepts new patients and a wide range of insurance plans including Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare. He is highly recommended by patients.

• Graduate of Weill Cornell Medicine

• Residency in Internal Medicine at UCSF 

• Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Duke University Hospital

• 11–20 years of clinical experience

• 5/5 patient rating (166 reviews); Patients’ Top Choice with 7 awards

• Expert in hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and pacemaker replacement

Education & Training

Medical School – Weill Cornell Medicine
Residency – University of California (San Francisco), Internal Medicine 
Fellowship/Additional Training –

• Duke University Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease 

• Duke University Hospital, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension

• Coronary artery disease

• Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

• Heart failure

• Cardiomyopathy (dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive)

• Ventricular tachycardia and other arrhythmias

• Bradycardia and heart block

• Syncope (passing out)

• Hyperlipidemia

• Valvular heart disease

Medical Procedures Performed

• Pacemaker implantation, replacement, and revision

• Implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator (ICD) placement

• Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device placement

• Lead extraction (if indicated)

• Electrophysiology study (EPS) and catheter ablation for arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, SVT)

• Cardioversion (electrical and chemical)

• Loop recorder implantation and interrogation

• Stress testing (exercise, pharmacological)

• Echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal)

• Holter and event monitoring

Services Offered

Dr. Stephen A. Gaeta provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology services for patients with heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension. His practice emphasizes accurate diagnosis through advanced electrophysiologic testing and imaging, followed by evidence‑based medical or device‑based treatment. He specializes in pacemaker and ICD implantation, catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, and device management. Dr. Gaeta also offers medical management of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension, as well as cardiovascular risk assessment. Patients consistently praise his thoroughness, clear communication, and compassionate bedside manner. He coordinates care with primary care physicians, cardiac surgeons, and other specialists to ensure integrated treatment. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Outpatient cardiology consultations for palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest pain, and shortness of breath

• Diagnosis and management of arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, bradycardia)

• Pacemaker, ICD, and CRT device implantation, programming, and remote monitoring

• Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and supraventricular/ventricular arrhythmias

• Electrophysiology studies to evaluate syncope or sudden cardiac arrest risk

• Medical management of coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia

• Echocardiography and stress testing for structural and ischemic heart disease

• Cardiovascular risk assessment and preventive cardiology

• Long‑term follow‑up for device patients

• Coordination of care with electrophysiology lab staff, cardiac rehabilitation, and primary care

Accepted Insurances

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

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

• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (HMO, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

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

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

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

Practice Locations

Address: 8081 Innovation Park Dr, 602, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (571) 472-3270

Hospital Affiliations

• Inova Alexandria Hospital – Alexandria, Virginia 

• Inova Fairfax Hospital – Falls Church, Virginia 

• Inova Loudoun Hospital – Leesburg, Virginia