Dr. Deborah R. Gersony, MD

Above the Upper West Side’s quiet blocks sits a practice focused on one of pediatrics’ most exacting specialties. Dr. Deborah R. Gersony, MD practices pediatric cardiology at 161 Fort Washington Ave, a stone’s throw from the Hudson’s slow curve toward the George Washington Bridge. The neighborhood’s mix of historic townhouses and newer mid-rises frames a practice where consultations and follow-ups unfold without the noise of a busy lobby.

Children arrive here for echocardiograms, fetal cardiac assessments, Holter monitoring, rhythm evaluations, and second opinions on congenital conditions. Exercise stress tests also fall under the same roof. A call ahead ensures the right preparation; (212) 305-5371 connects directly to the office. Referrals are handled quickly when needed, and routine visits keep pace with school calendars.

To reach the building, the maps listing steers drivers past the main hospital entrance and up the side drive; parking alternates between free street spots and paid lots on adjacent avenues. Inside these walls, small patients encounter focused attention rather than distraction.