University Cardiovascular Group of Syracuse

Cardiology • Syracuse, NY

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About

University Cardiovascular Group of Syracuse is a cardiology clinic located at Upstate Health Care Center in Syracuse, NY. The clinic offers cardiology, internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, and treatment for conditions including arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, angina, and aortic valve disorders.

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Clinic Type

Cardiology

Address

Upstate Health Care Center, 5th Fl. 90 Presidential Plaza, Syracuse, NY 13202

Phone

315 464-9335

Email

FroioK@Upstate.edu

Opening Hours

Mon.-Fri., 9am - 5 pm

Website

https://www.upstate.edu/heart-services/outpatient/university-cardiovascular-groups/syracuse-cardiology.php

Services Offered

Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Nuclear Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Vascular Interpretation
Arrhythmias
Congenital Heart Defects
Cardiology; Angina; Aortic Valve Regurgitation; Aortic Valve Stenosis

Team

Robert L Carhart Jr, MD — MD (Provider)
Debanik Chaudhuri, MD — MD (Provider)
Kiran Devaraj, MD — MD (Provider)
Barbara N Eckhard — MSN, FNP-C (Provider)
Timothy D Ford, MD — MD (Provider)
Hani Kozman — MD (Provider)
Sakti Pada Mookherjee — MD (Provider)
Frances I Swiecki — RN, BSN, MSN, ANP-C
Cynthia C Taub — MD, MBA (Provider)
Daniel Villarreal — MD (Provider)

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What is the address for the Syracuse University Cardiovascular Group?

Upstate Health Care Center, 5th Fl. 90 Presidential Plaza, Syracuse, NY 13202

What are the hours?

Mon.-Fri., 9am - 5 pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Eugene Lozner): 5.0/5.0 (based on 4 reviews) (4 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Yi Zhang): 5.0/5.0 (based on 8 reviews) (8 reviews)
Birdeye (St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center): 4.1/5.0 (683 reviews)
Ratings.MD (Dr. Charles Lutz): 4.9/5.0 (94 ratings, 30 comments)
Healthgrades (Dr. Debanik Chaudhuri): 5.0/5.0 (based on 7 reviews) (7 reviews)

Patients praise

High levels of patient trust in specific cardiologists, often describing them as life-saving and knowledgeable
Appreciation for thorough explanations, clear treatment plans, and doctors who listen to concerns without rushing appointments
Praise for professional and capable support staff, modern office environments, and adherence to safety protocols like COVID precautions
Strong bedside manner reported for several providers, with patients feeling comfortable and well-cared for

Common complaints

Difficulty reaching staff by phone, long hold times, and poor communication with administrative departments
Negative staff interactions, including reports of rude, short-tempered, or unprofessional behavior by office or hospital staff
Complaints regarding bedside manner, including perceived lack of compassion or dismissiveness by certain providers
Concerns regarding administrative errors, such as reviewing incorrect patient charts
Historical reports of cardiology-related medical malpractice litigation in the region

"Over an hour on hold, they didn't take care of the request... Operator takes a message after all that and you never get a response."

— LocalityBiz (Heart Care Center PC)

"Dr Connelly is the Best Cardiologist in Syracuse. I would not go to another for my care."

— St. Joseph's Health (Dr. James Thomas Connelly)

"He takes time to explain things and I never feel rushed. Thank you!"

— Ratings.MD (Dr. Charles Lutz)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].