Dr. Schussheim is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease, hypertension, valvular heart disease, cardiac prevention, and high cholesterol.
Dr. Schussheim is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease, hypertension, valvular heart disease, cardiac prevention, and high cholesterol.
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I feel I waited too long in the exam room for the doctor after the nurse/PA left the room.
Nov-2019
It was my first time meeting Dr Schussheim. He was very personable, professional, and extremely thorough.
Oct-2019
Dr. Schussheim has kept me alive and for me that is reason enough for a 5 star rating
Oct-2019
cares, works with you, easy to communicate with
Oct-2019
Dr Schussheim is a great cardiologist with a very positive and comforting manner.
Oct-2019
Personable and direct
Oct-2019
Dr. Schussheim is top notch! Smart, responsive and thorough.
Sep-2019
Always a great visit and he always cares for my wellbeing
Sep-2019
Personable and caring. Always asks about me and my family. Gives straight forward information and is very reassuring.
Sep-2019
Dr. Schussheim was through and professional. He answered all my questions and provided suggestions for what I should continue to focus on doing.
Sep-2019
I have found that over the last 3 visits I have a feeling I am bothering him, always in a rush and seems to half listen. Will answer some questions and brush others off.
Sep-2019
Thoughtful w Excellent judgement
Sep-2019
He's great!
Sep-2019
Always very nice and approachable
Sep-2019
I believe he’s very sensitive to your health issues and addresses and very professionally.
Sep-2019
yes
Sep-2019
He has been my cardiologist since 2004 and I think besides being an excellent doctor he is an awesome person as well. I trust him with all my heart.
Aug-2019
Dr. Schussheim has been my cardiologist for a number of years. He has always been very empathetic, kind, caring and compassionate. He's not an alarmist and always discusses the pros and cons of treatment. I feel blessed to have him as my doctor.
Aug-2019
I felt as though he was rushing. I was last patient. I came in for ankles swelling. They did ekg and blood pressure. He listened to heart and lungs. But just looked at ankles and said because of veins. Never felt the swelling.
Aug-2019
Dr Schussheim really takes the time to explain everything and answered all my questions.. he's very easy to talk with and made sure I understood what he was telling me.. I understand he's Harvard educated so a bit of a Brainiac as well..
Aug-2019
Glad he’s my doctor.
Jul-2019
Fantastic and very helpful Always available
Jul-2019
He is the best. And he doesn't need to do the pompous doctor thing to prove it. He is present and pays attention and can respond to the patient in the moment without a preconceived formula of superior doctor behavior.
Jul-2019
Direct and realistic in approach, very thorough and kind
Jul-2019
Professional and personable. Takes care of the whole patient, not just a symptom or two.
Jul-2019
Caring..nice
Jul-2019
Too rushed. Not sure heard concerns
Jun-2019
Dr. Schussheim is very thorough and attentive. I come back up from Florida because his office is top notch.
Jun-2019
Wonderful! I feel inspired after my appointment.
Jun-2019
Enjoy working with him. Very knowledgeable, very pleasant.
May-2019
I find him to be very personable and pro active in helping me with my situation. He listens to me and helps me understand the options when selecting a possible cure.
May-2019
He is wonderful and takes his time
May-2019
A highly competent and caring physician
May-2019
Extremely professional and knowledgeable in his field.
May-2019
Super and always responsive
May-2019
He is a friendly and nice person
Doesn't put on airs
May-2019
So knowledgeable and great bed side manners. Isn't dismissive and cares about his patients
Dr. Schussheim is a brilliant doctor with a great personality. He always makes me feel comfortable and takes the time to listen to my concerns as well as my suggestions for addressing my medical issues. I highly recommend Dr. Adam Schussheim
Mar-2019
DR SCHUSSHEIM IS THE BEST CARDIOLOGIST IN THE WORLD. PERIOD.
Mar-2019
Very knowledgeable. Thorough. High degree of confidence.
Mar-2019
Could not recommend higher
Mar-2019
Nice man. Great patient manner. Very very smart. Good office and staff support. Large skilled practice. And if you are in the hospital, one of their own comes to follow up daily, not just the hospitalists.
Mar-2019
Great Doctor
Mar-2019
Great care always provided
Mar-2019
Enjoy Dr. Schussheims Care & attention to detail. He really shows he Cares. It makes me feel comfortable. Like his whole staff in all his offices
Mar-2019
He is the best
Mar-2019
Great and caring communicator of exam results and recommendations. Clearly explains what he's doing and why. No wait in the waiting room - appointments run on time.
Feb-2019
adam always seems knowledgeable and seems legitimately concerned for the patient's well being. he often contacts other doctors to assure coordination.
Feb-2019
2 months of 7 ER visits to 3 different hospitals and 2 weeks in rehab and at our very 1st appointment he was so en pointe and focused and present and genial -- tweaked the meds -- finally had a weekend without calling emergency. So grateful!
Feb-2019
Dr Adam Schussheim is a very good Cardiac specialist
Jan-2019
My wife and I flew in from Arizona to see Dr. shursheim He’s the finest Dr. and human being we have ever dealt with you’re fortunate do you have them working for your company
Jan-2019
Great
Jan-2019
Always prepared and caring
Jan-2019
Very friendly, efficient, and courteous. And a great Cardiologist.
Jan-2019
Direct and informative.
Jan-2019
Have nothing but the best to say about Dr. Schussheim. Always professional and looking out for what is best for me.
Jan-2019
He listens to me, answers my questions and follows up.
Jan-2019
Bad listener; Authoritarian manner; No empathy for patient; Obsessed with self-perceived importance; Personal feelings affect treatment; All one-way communications ; Risky diagnostic procedures; Violates practice claims for patient peace of mind
Dec-2018
Great communicator
Dec-2018
Excellent cardiologist !! Very caring !!
Dec-2018
Dr. Schussheim is an ideal physician, knowledgeable, caring and follows up on his recommendations!
Dec-2018
None better. I want the best and Adam Schussheim fulfills that requirement.
Dec-2018
Great diagnostician and very friendly and cares about his patients
Dec-2018
Compassionate & thorough in his care & management. Explains all tests thoroughly & lays out a plan of care going forward. An awesome cardiologist with nice bow ties!!
Dec-2018
Dr. Schussheim responds to my e-mails. He always answers my questions in a way that I can understand, and he is thorough when investigating the cause of health problems. He has never kept me waiting for appointments. He is easy to speak with.
Dec-2018
Professional and yet very friendly. Takes a genuine interest in your wellbeing
Dec-2018
Remembers everything. Is always cheerful. Very direct.
Nov-2018
Great doctor!
Nov-2018
Cares about his patients and listens to them. I have total confidence in him
Nov-2018
Everything was very good
Oct-2018
Shame on you rating him
Oct-2018
Dr. Schussheim is one of the most caring, smartest doctors I have ever had the pleasure to be examined by.
Oct-2018
Extremely friendly, answers questions, gives great referrals if necessary, looks over my blood work to make sure every thing is ok. To skinny, needs to put a little weight on, lol.
Oct-2018
Always very attentive. Inquisitive. Very knowledgeable!
Oct-2018
Took time to listen
Took time to explain my situation
And what needs to be done what I should expect and watch for
Made sure I was setup at hospital to take care of me on same day of my visit Dr Pollock did my procedure also
Excellent
Oct-2018
Thorough. Patient. Personable. Extremely well run office and lovely staff.
Oct-2018
My appointment was 10:15, they took me in on time.
Oct-2018
Knowledgeable, approachable, responsive, and collaborative.
Oct-2018
Very thorough, concerned
Oct-2018
Thorough, professional, and friendly.
Oct-2018
Have never waited very long!
Sep-2018
Dr. Adam is truly one of the best cardiac doctor I have dealt with. He has always listened carefully to my concerns and chose the best medication for my heart situation. Many thanks to his expertise!
Sep-2018
Listened well and gave sound advise
Aug-2018
Super
Aug-2018
My heart Dr for over 17 years and I wouldn't change a thing or have it any other way !
Aug-2018
Dr. Schussheim is serious about curing a patient's health issues! Thank you!
Aug-2018
He is awesome. He listens to everything you have concerns about. And answers your questions clearly.
Jun-2018
He's the best. He even encourages me to call him if I have a problem.
Jun-2018
If I could give Dr Shussheim a 10 star rating, I would. He is absolutely a lifesaver, both literally and figuratively.
Jun-2018
Outstanding clinician!!
Jun-2018
As always very thorough pleasant and thoughtful Truly an outstanding person and Doctor. Very happy that he my husband and my Cardiologist and friend
Jun-2018
The best! Knowledgeable and understanding
Jun-2018
Dr.Schussheim if a wonderful physician.
Jun-2018
Dr. Schussheim is a great Doctor, easy to relate to.
Jun-2018
Nice guy. Easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable with reasonable approach.
Jun-2018
very personable, answers all questions while looking at you and not the screen.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship, Cardiac Imaging, National Institute of Health
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, New York Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
University of Oxford
Yale University
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
National Board of Echocardiography, Diplomate
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Diplomate
Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Specialist in Clinical Hypertension, American Society of Hypertension
Diplomate status with the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL)
APPOINTMENTS
Associate Attending Physician, Bridgeport Hospital
Staff Physician, Milford Hospital
Professional Societies
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography
Founding Member, Society for Cardiovascular CT
Member, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography
Founding Member, Society for Cardiovascular CT
Member, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
AWARDS
Annenberg Scholar in Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Bristol-Myers Squibb Award , American College of Cardiology
Resident Teaching Award, Cornell University Medical Center
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography
Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Yale University,
Selected as one of the "Top Docs" by Connecticut Magazine
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Hypertension
Valvular heart disease
Cardiac prevention
High cholesterol
I feel I waited too long in the exam room for the doctor after the nurse/PA left the room.
It was my first time meeting Dr Schussheim. He was very personable, professional, and extremely thorough.
Dr. Schussheim has kept me alive and for me that is reason enough for a 5 star rating
cares, works with you, easy to communicate with
Dr Schussheim is a great cardiologist with a very positive and comforting manner.
Personable and direct
Dr. Schussheim is top notch! Smart, responsive and thorough.
Always a great visit and he always cares for my wellbeing
Personable and caring. Always asks about me and my family. Gives straight forward information and is very reassuring.
Dr. Schussheim was through and professional. He answered all my questions and provided suggestions for what I should continue to focus on doing.