Ersilia M. DeFilippis, MD

Cardiology visits rarely feel routine, even when they’re part of a larger medical routine. Ersilia M. DeFilippis, MD sees patients at 173 Fort Washington Ave in Washington Heights, a stretch of upper Manhattan where the sidewalks hum with the steady rhythm of neighborhood life. The practice sits within the broader network of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, a detail that shapes the kind of care available—specialized, research-adjacent, and often more attuned to the complexities that come with urban living.

Those familiar with the area know the building by its quiet presence among the taller hospital towers. The office itself doesn’t advertise beyond the directory listings, but its location ensures it’s never far from the pulse of the community. A restroom is available on-site, a small but practical consideration for anyone spending more than a few minutes in a waiting chair. Appointments are made by phone, and the number—(212) 305-4600—connects directly to the scheduling desk without the runaround of automated menus.

Directions are easiest to pull up on a map before heading over, especially if you’re navigating the one-way streets that loop around the medical campus. The link for the exact location is here: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2f74fec604dfb:0xd8b9dbe472c5730d. For anyone keeping track of their health in a city that doesn’t slow down, it’s one of those places that blends into the background until you need it.