Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
VMG Provider
Yes
Bio
What are some of the specific conditions you treat?
Hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure, coronary artery disease, chest pain, angina, heart attack, atrial fibrillation, heart rhythm disorders, syncope, peripheral vascular disease, heart valve disease.
What techniques or procedures do you use in your practice?
Echocardiogram, stress testing, echo stress testing, nuclear stress testing, carotid ultrasound.
Describe some of your professional highlights.
Harvard University 1986, Magnum Cum Laude; New York University School of Medicine 1990, AOA Honor Society; intern at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Internal Medicine; residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, internal medicine, chief resident; fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, cardiology, interventional cardiology; board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.
Insurances Accepted
ColigoCare
ColigoCare is a network of physicians working collectively to provide the highest quality care to patients and the community
Locations
- VMG Cardiac Services - Ridgewood
- 1200 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 304, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
- Get Directions
- phone: 201-689-9400
- fax: 201-689-9404
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center, Invasive Cardiology, 1999
- Fellowship: Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center, Cardiology, 1997
- Residency: Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1994
- Doctor of Medicine: New York University, 1990
- Bachelor of Arts: Harvard University, 1986
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
280 ratings, 34 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
Nurse and doctor very knowledgeable and to the point
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
I would have liked some discussion about the risks and benefits of the medications that I take.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
In my experience, with literally only 1 occasion to interact w/ Dr. Simon; I found Dr. Simon to be generous in his time for me, painstaking to explain the why and how of proposed cardio care, the recent findings released that rachet up focus on [...].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr Simon is always a pleasure to deal with. He is thorough, thoughtful and very easy to talk to. He seems thoroughly invested in my health journey and explains everything very clearly in plain language easy for anyone to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Simon is an awesome cardiologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Through careful evaluation and testing, Dr. Alan Simon saved my husband's life in [...]. He is excellent. Dr. Simon deserves every accolade and should be promoted again. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
EXCELLENT. COMPASSIONATE. IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr Simon gave me the confidence that I was, my heart was being cared for in a excellent way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
High level of confidence in this group
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Caring, informative, recommendations, all things you want in a doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Very happy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Very caring and very professional...explained my conditions clearly and honestly and provided excellent choice of treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Simon is a wonderful doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Overall all interactions were very positive and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Outstanding professional visit with easy to understand medical explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Happy to have Dr Simon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Best care ever in my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Care provider for many years. Very concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
I received very good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Very thoughtful in my care and concern for my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Simon is great on every level!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Always a good visit with Dr.Simon and staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
I always recommend Dr Simon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Confident of his knowledge and that he does not rush to further testing etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Every experience was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr Simon explained everything very well. I felt we are on the same page with my care. I fully understand next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Good experience.Dr Simon is thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Had utmost faith in Dr. [...], feel same good confidence in Dr. Simon!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Dr Simon is very nice and professional