Heart Health / Cardiology
Our caring team at Northwestern Cardiology helps you understand your heart health and get the care you need, whether you’re managing a long-term condition or recovering from a heart issue.
Heart care close to home
Northwestern Cardiology provides diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for a wide range of heart conditions—right here in St. Albans. With strong provider availability and a coordinated regional team, many patients can be seen sooner and complete key testing locally.
- Timely access to cardiology care
- On-site diagnostic testing and follow-up
- Full-time cardiology care at NMC, with UVM and Copley cardiologists seeing patients here on a regular schedule
- Preventive care focused on long-term heart health
Expert care, delivered as one team:
Our cardiology team is part of a strong partnership between Northwestern Medical Center, the University of Vermont Medical Center, and Copley Hospital. This partnership means more expert providers and more appointment options—right here in our community.
Here’s how our team works together to care for you:
- Dr. Steven Anisman and Nurse Practitioner Alexis Messak are part of NMC’s team and see patients full-time in St. Albans
- Dr. Tracy Hagerty and Dr. Jan Denkmann travel from UVM Medical Center and see patients regularly at NMC
- Dr. Adam Kunin comes from Copley Hospital to care for patients at NMC as part of our shared cardiology program
Do you need cardiology care?
We can help you decide next steps.
If you’re unsure whether you need a cardiologist, our care team can guide you and help determine appropriate care or scheduling.
Heart conditions we commonly treat
We diagnose and manage a wide range of heart and vascular conditions, including:
- Coronary artery disease and heart attack recovery—helping patients manage narrow or blocked arteries and recover safely after a heart attack
- Arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm)—including atrial fibrillation and other conditions that affect how your heart beats
- Heart failure and cardiomyopathy—supporting patients with weakened heart muscles or reduced heart function
- Congestive heart conditions—treating fluid buildup and shortness of breath caused by the heart not pumping effectively
- High-risk vascular issues—including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and circulation problems, which can raise your risk for heart problems
Cardiac testing available
- EKG (electrocardiogram)
- Echocardiogram
- Stress testing
- Heart rhythm monitoring
- Pacemaker/device checks
Diagnostic testing can be completed at NMC to support faster care decisions.
Heart Health / Cardiology
Services and conditions
We offer comprehensive Cardiology care, if you do not see your concern below, please contact us at 802-524-8909
- Arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Circulation problems
- Congestive heart conditions
- Congestive heart treatment
- Coronary artery disease
- Echocardiograms (ECHOs)
- Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Exercise stress testing
- Heart attack recovery
- Heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Holter monitoring
- Irregular heart rhythms treatment
- Narrow or blocked arteries
- Pacemaker checks
- Reduced heart function
- Stress echo testing
Cardiac Rehab to support your recovery
We also offer cardiac rehab at Cobblestone Health Commons to help patients recover after a heart event. The program includes:
- Supervised exercise
- Education and lifestyle support
- Nutrition guidance
- Provider coordination
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Meet the care team
Our team-based model lets us treat a wide range of heart conditions locally.
Our cardiology team is backed by a partnership with UVM Medical Center and Copley Hospital, bringing more expert providers and more appointment options—right here at NMC.
Contact, hours & location
Cardiology
Northwestern Medical Office Building
133 Fairfield Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
Free parking
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
If you prefer, you can request a callback here and our team will help you schedule an appointment.
You can also call us at 802-524-8909.
Frequently asked questions
Chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or unexplained fatigue.
It depends on your insurance. Our team can help confirm requirements before scheduling.
Many patients are scheduled quickly due to strong provider availability and coordinated scheduling.
EKG, echocardiogram, stress testing, heart rhythm monitoring, and device checks.
Yes, most cardiac testing is available on-site at NMC.
An NMC provider or visiting cardiologist from UVM Medical Center or Copley Hospital.
Yes. We treat long-term conditions including hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
A symptom review, cardiovascular assessment, and discussion of next steps or testing.
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