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Mahesh K. Tekriwal, MD

Mahesh K. Tekriwal, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Cardiovascular Disease

Languages

English, Hindi

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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  • Mar 24, 2026
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    He is quick and thorough.

  • Mar 22, 2026
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    very caring and thorpugh

  • Mar 21, 2026
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    He is very kind and talks to you not down to you. Excellent doctor.

  • Mar 18, 2026
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    Dr. Tekriwal is very professional and very easy to talk to. Always takes time to explain everything to me. I have been his patient for a long time and feel comfortable talking to him.

  • Mar 18, 2026
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    Dr Tekriwal provides compassionate care and support during my visit. He takes time to go over my progress and addresses my concerns.

  • Mar 18, 2026
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    He is certainly very thorough checking me and in explanation of things I do not understand. He listens to me and provides helpful suggestions for my questions. I trust him explicitly.

  • Mar 14, 2026
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    He is an excellent cardiologist. He cares about his patients, and goes the extra mile to make sure they get the best and proper care.

  • Mar 14, 2026
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    He is an excellent doctor. He is kind & caring. He takes time to answer questions & explains why & how to me. He listens carefully to my concerns. I feel very confident that I am getting the best care from him.

  • Mar 13, 2026
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    He is very thorough and knowledgeable

  • Mar 13, 2026
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    He makes you welcome, comfortable and appreciative also relaxing. He's just a DOCTOR he his so pleasant ☺️

  • Mar 12, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent doctor

  • Mar 11, 2026
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    He has overseen my cardiac care for many years and recognized that contrary to an emergency room recommendation, I needed a pacemaker implanted. All of his subsequent support has been extremely empathic and professional.

  • Mar 4, 2026
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    He explains things very well, he is a good diagnostician, he is patient and answers questions and he is always pleasant. My husband I have been his patients for over 20 years and we’ve recommended him to our friends.

  • Mar 4, 2026
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    Good doctor and person

  • Mar 3, 2026
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    Caring Honest Just A Good Doctor He is Good.

  • Feb 26, 2026
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    He's very compassionate about me and may care. He always listens to any concerns O have when I have them.

  • Feb 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    Knowledgeable, excellent bedside manner. Overall great doctor!

  • Feb 11, 2026
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    Eminently qualified, empathetic, caring person.

  • Feb 7, 2026
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    He’s very knowledgeable and caring

  • Feb 7, 2026
    Verified Review

    Easy to talk to and explains in detail my issues

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  • About Mahesh K. Tekriwal, MD

    Dr. Mahesh K. Tekriwal is a cardiologist with more than 35 years of experience. He focuses on prevention and management of heart disease through lifestyle and medical care.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Tekriwal believes honesty, communication, and preventive care are essential to longevity and quality of life.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NJ, 25MA04703000

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1801841226

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • AmeriHealth
    • Amerigroup
    • BCBS
    • Braven Health
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • FirstHealth
    • Horizon BCBS NJ
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NJ Medicaid
    • Oxford
    • QualCare
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
    • USFHP
  • Medical School

    • Kasturba Medical College

    Residency

    • Brooklyn Hospital Center