Meet Dr. Cordido, MD
Dr. Ricardo F. Cordido is an interventional cardiologist with decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered cardiac care while advancing cardiovascular medicine through clinical practice, teaching, and innovation.
Dr. Cordido received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Central University of Caracas in Venezuela. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then pursued advanced cardiology training at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven, Connecticut, affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine, where he completed fellowships in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. During this time, he developed expertise in diagnostic cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, valvuloplasty, and a wide range of invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.
Over the course of more than three decades, Dr. Cordido has served the Connecticut community as an interventional cardiologist in both private practice and hospital settings. He previously founded and led HeartCare Associates of Connecticut and currently serves as the founder of Cardiac-Vascular Care, LLC in Hamden, Connecticut. In addition, he directs Congestive Heart Failure Programs at several rehabilitation centers throughout the region, helping patients manage complex cardiovascular conditions and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Cordido has been actively involved in medical education for many years and currently serves as a Clinical Instructor and Cardiology Preceptor for the ambulatory component of Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. He has also served as an instructor for the American Board of Internal Medicine cardiovascular disease review program. His commitment to teaching has been recognized with multiple Department Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Cordido is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. He has also contributed to cardiovascular innovation, holding a United States patent for a triple lumen balloon catheter.
Dr. Cordido is committed to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care and building lasting relationships with his patients while helping them achieve better heart health and improved overall well-being.
Our Other Providers
Mark Whelan
Mark Whelan
Mark Whelan
Physician Assistant in Cardiology: Mark
Mark joined HeartCare Associates in 2000. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of New Haven, where he also played varsity hockey, and later completed his Physician Assistant certification at Touro College, graduating with high honors.
Since 1982, Mark has worked in hospital se
Physician Assistant in Cardiology: Mark
Mark joined HeartCare Associates in 2000. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of New Haven, where he also played varsity hockey, and later completed his Physician Assistant certification at Touro College, graduating with high honors.
Since 1982, Mark has worked in hospital settings, managing both acute and subacute cardiac patients. He has specialized training in interventional cardiology and has assisted in more than 50,000 procedures, including catheterizations, angioplasties, and coronary stent placements.
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Mark Whelan
Mark Whelan
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Michelle
Michelle is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with more than two decades of experience caring for patients across all ages and backgrounds in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her clinical background also includes home health and telemedicine, with a strong focus on cardiovascular and
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Michelle
Michelle is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with more than two decades of experience caring for patients across all ages and backgrounds in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her clinical background also includes home health and telemedicine, with a strong focus on cardiovascular and preventive medicine. Her diverse clinical experience includes electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, gastroenterology, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, and weight management.
Michelle earned her degree from Quinnipiac University in 2004. She is dedicated to promoting health and wellness and is committed to making a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of her patients through compassionate, patient-centered care.