Integrative Cardiology PLLC

If you have found this place and this review along with the others, you are very fortunate and can stop right here and make an appointment with Dr. Druz. But, of course if you are like me, you won’t do that. You will read all the reviews – one more amazing than the next.

This year, I lost three of my most trusted doctors - my cardiologist, my primary care physician who retired, and my functional physician who passed away. I felt lost without them. But they say, "When God closes a door, He opens a window," and did He EVER! I did a search on Google for an Integrative Cardiologist and Dr. Regina Druz's name came up.

A board-certified cardiologist who is traditionally schooled at Weill Cornell and NY Presbyterian PLUS a certified Functional medicine practitioner with integrative training at Duke. I’m thinking, “Can this really be true, not only here in New York but on Long Island where I live?” I do a lot of medical research, and I have rarely seen this combination anywhere, even in the more Functional Medicine locations like Florida, Arizona, California, or especially due to Covid, some other practically inaccessible place for me.

My first visit was thorough, both as a physical exam and discussion. Dr. Druz answered all my questions in detail – and let me tell you—like the Joan Domin review below, I ask a lot of questions. Dr. Druz focused in on my stubborn high lipids and ordered appropriate tests (blood, genetic, tomography) to begin the search for the root cause of these blood markers and their relationship to my heart health. Wait a minute, did I just say “search for the ROOT CAUSE?” When is the last time you heard that come from a traditionally trained cardiologist? But that is the beauty of complementary medicine, and Dr. Druz has an encompassing knowledge of both!

My second visit focused on the results of my tests. Before this visit, I did a lot of research and was being torn between the alternative views and the traditional views of therapies. Research is a wonderful thing, but it can also be a “curse,” in that almost every opinion one way has an opposing opinion the other way. It was creating an anxiety in me I wasn’t used to. There was not one question Dr. Druz could not answer, not one alternative therapy, scientific research or doctor she was not knowledgeable about. In fact, she knew some of these doctors personally. I came in conflated with all the possible and opposing paths that had been proposed or researched, and emerged single-minded and confident. What a comfort it was not to have to be pulled in one direction or the other, but to establish a plan TOGETHER that encompasses the best and most logical of each discipline. Again I stop – did I say “establish a plan together?” Yes. Dr. Druz is adamant about shared-decision making. Imagine that?!

Really, what more could you ask for? “More confirmation,” you say? Just read the reviews below. I can concur with every positive statement.

For all of you who are searching, I sincerely hope you will find the comfort in a physician that I, and others have found in Dr. Druz.

Gary de Sesa, Ph.D.

Excellent consultation regarding heart disease from a Functional Medical perspective. Informative, helpful. Further testing suggested to better my own understanding of full context, management of my heart disease. Dr. Druz is accessible, open to discussion and questions and concerns regarding response to and treatment of heart disease. I am grateful to have met with her.

I agree with Dr. Druz that an important and invaluable factor of Functional Medicine is empowerment of the patient. My experience and response to heart disease, other health factors have been successful due to lifestyle, dietary, other changes. In context to contemporary medicine, medical management structure, it is critical that the patient take an active role in learning and taking action in ones own care and strategy for health, longevity and well being.

Dr Druz is very thorough. She uses various methods to get to the cause of your issues and uses a combination approach of meds and supplements when needed. Dr Druz holds very interesting Zoom talks with her patients enlightening us on current tools and scientific studies on COVID-19 and any other health concerns. Dr Druz answers all questions and I never feel rushed. I actually feel like this is a doctor/patient relationship in my health care.

I have been a patient of Dr. Druz for over a year now. I switched to her functional medicine practice because my then primary care doctor refused to listen to me when I discussed concerns over medication he was pushing on me. I could not be happier with Dr. Druz or the results from her counsel. She spends time listening to your concerns and doesn't just push meds on you unnecessarily. She truly takes the time to partner with you on your health and her care is platinum level. I have recommended several patients to her already and will continue to do so. I highly recommend her practice.

Dr. Druz is a doctor's doctor and a master clinician. Far Superior on every level to what's out there in my experience. I really trust her and have a profound respect for her fund of knowledge and amazing ability to solve complex medical issues with great compassion, hope, and an expertise that is informed by evidence based western and eastern principles. And what a genuinely wonderful human being!!! You will NOT regret any interaction with this doctor. She knows her science and medicine but is not blinded by it--she will see YOU and hear YOU and connect with YOU (the person)in a deeply respectful and supportive way. Dr. Druz is the real deal and she cares-- it is very very difficult to find doctors like her these days. Why isn't 7 stars an option here?