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Fatos Rugova, MD, Facc

Fatos Rugova, MD, Facc

Optum Provider

Specialty

Cardiovascular Disease

Languages

Albanian, English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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70 reviews

  • Mar 31, 2026
    Verified Review

    I trust him

  • Mar 31, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very competent, provided helpful information on the first visit, explained what he saw at that point, what we needed to do next and why. Very good, astute listener. Very calm, no rushing. Felt confident in Dr. Rugova's Plan.

  • Mar 30, 2026
    Verified Review

    He's been excellent every step of the way.

  • Mar 30, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Rugova listened to my concerns and followed up with diagnosis and explanations .

  • Mar 27, 2026
    Verified Review

    Pleasant manner. Would have liked more information about my progressive condition sooner, but he did refer me to a specialist

  • Mar 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is always do caring, and he discusses how I can keep my health great like working out to benefit my health

  • Mar 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Rugova has been my cardiologist for the past ten years, and has seen me through an aortic valve replacement....he is a kind ,caring care giver...and he is dedicated to his patients..

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    He's gets to the point and doesn't dilly dally!

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Rugova is a kind and knowledgeable doctor and good at explaining tests that were done.

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Rugova is courteous, professional, and available when needed. I was able to switch several appointments around. He provides excellent care that never feels rushed, listens well, and is not an alarmist. He has been very helpful to me in working preventively with heart disease.

  • Mar 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    Professional, caring and well educated and respected in his field by patients and peers.

  • Mar 12, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent and very knowledgeable medical doctor.

  • Mar 3, 2026
    Verified Review

    He’s thorough, kind, answers any questions

  • Mar 2, 2026
    Verified Review

    Have only met him briefly for consult

  • Feb 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very informative about te s t results an d procedures. Answers all questions.

  • Feb 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very kind. Appreciate how he exudes calmness in what, for me, can be an anxious visit.

  • Feb 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    Great Doctor. Professional and caring.

  • Jan 30, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Rugova is compassionate, listens to you concerns, resonds with options.

  • Jan 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Rugova is a competent and compassionate caregiver.

  • Jan 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    Sr. Rugova listened to my concerns and goes the extra step to check all possible issues that I have!

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  • About Fatos Rugova, MD, Facc

    Dr. Fatos Rugova is a cardiologist board certified in cardiovascular disease. He earned his medical degree from Wright State University and completed residency and fellowship training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Hudson Valley Magazine Top Doctor.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Rugova focuses on attentive care and partnering with patients to support heart health.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 251355

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1265667943

  • Insurance accepted

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

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • Wright State University

    Residency

    • Schneider Children's Hospital (LIJ)

  • Awards and Publications