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The voting is in and we are pleased to once again have our doctors named as the top doctors in Connecticut! The ‘Top Doctor’ list represents the top 7% of doctors in the United States. All Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their

There has been recent buzz in health news regarding sugar and sugar substitutes (also known as “fake” sugar).  Often, people switch from regular sugar to artificial sweeteners to save on calories but is the switch healthy?   More researc

At the end of April, we will be opening our new location in Middletown. This office will replace our previous Middletown location. 57 South Main Street  Middletown, CT 06457 (203) 265-9831

3 Tbsp olive oil  ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar (not a vinaigrette!) ½ Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp oregano ¼ tsp pepper ½  tsp dried basil  In a small bowl, whisk

Serves 2  1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into cubes  1 TBSP olive oil ½  sweet onion, diced ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ Tbsp rosemary leaved diced, or use dried  Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes. 

(with protein packed option) Great winter or summer salad option that can be served as a side dish or as the main meal.  This version serves 4 for a smaller salad per person. Double the recipe as needed.  Salad:  1 cup red grapes, sliced

1 Tbsp dried parsley  1 Tsp garlic powder  1 tsp onion powder  ¼ tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried or fresh chives ½ tsp dried or fresh dill  1 cup plain Greek yogurt  2 Tbsp milk (almond)  1 tsp mustard

Serves 4 2 ripe avocados Juice from ½ lime ½ cup grape tomatoes, diced ¼ cup white onion, diced ¼ cup cilantro, diced or 1/8 cup dried  Ground pepper to taste  Optional: 1 jalapeno finely d

Makes 3 dozen  2 cups oats (regular or gluten free) Use whole or can ground it to a loose consistency.  1 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter 1 scoop vanilla protein powder  1/8 cup ground flaxseed 2/3 cup raw honey 2 tablespoons

Makes 20 cookies 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2/3 cup rolled oats (or GF oats)  1 tsp baking soda 1/3-2/3 cup dark chocolate chips  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a sm

Serves 2-4  Adapted from Eat Happy by Anna Vocino 2 Tbsp olive oil  1 minced shallot or ½ cup diced onion  1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp diced chives 1 cup almond flour 2 Tbsp light mayonnaise  1 egg yolk  1 tsp le

8 flour or gluten free tortilla rounds  ½ cup low sodium marinara sauce  1 Tbsp olive oil  1 red bell pepper, sliced ½ red onion, sliced  1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds  1

Serves 4  A great make ahead to eat and have for leftovers!  1 lb. 93% lean ground meat or turkey meat or chicken meat ¼ cup water 1 Tbsp chili powder  1 tsp onion powder  1 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp olive oil  1 thi

Serves 4  Adapted from Eat Happy by Anna Vocino  1 cup green lentils 4 cups water 1 small sweet onion, diced 1 cup flour or almond flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten, divided  2 Tbsp chopped chives, fresh or dried 2 Tbsp olive oil  4 over

Serves 4  1 lb 93% lean ground meat (or 93% ground turkey)  1 4oz can diced green chilis, drained (ok to rinse with water if desired) 1 teaspoon of plain chili powder  1 avocado sliced  1 large tomatoe 2 large baking potatoes 1 tsp

Serves 4  1 teaspoon olive oil  1 small yellow onion, diced  2 gloves of garlic 1 pound of lean ground turkey meat (94-99% lean) ½ cup low salt ketchup  1 teaspoon yellow mustard  ½ tablespoon red wine v

1 ¾ flour (ok to use regular, whole wheat, or 1:1 gluten free flour) 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon  1 cup nonfat plain yogurt (okay to substitute dairy free yogurt)  ¼ cup oil (best choice

1 serving  This can be made ahead of time, stored in a stainless-steel travel mug in the fridge overnight and taken with you the next day!  1 cup brewed coffee, chilled in the fridge (okay to use decaf)  1 small ripe banana (or &fra

Dairy and Gluten free alternatives Adapted from The Ambitious Kitchen Serves 3 Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup milk (use almond or oat milk as dairy free options) ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp almond extract ½ Tbsp ground cinnamon (not cin

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1950. In fact, one person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. It is important to know the facts about heart disease, prevention, and w

December 30th marks the end of an era and the final day of work for our nurse practitioner, Carol Campbell, ACNP, BC. Carol has been with Consulting Cardiologists for decades, serving as a trusted, skilled, and compassionate practitioner at Hartford Ho

Hear from Andrew, a young man whose life was dramatically improved with a heart transplant. Andrew and Dr. Feingold discuss how Consulting Cardiologists and Hartford Hospital lead the way in heart transplantation and are here for our patients every ste

Hear from Andrew, a young man whose life was dramatically improved with a heart transplant. Andrew and Dr. Feingold discuss how Consulting Cardiologists and Hartford Hospital lead the way in heart transplantation and are here for our patients every ste

Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time to sit and graze with friends and family. But the feast can also pack in a lot of excess fat, salt, and calories if you are not mindful. If you are careful with choices and portions, you can enjoy a full meal in cel

Do you suffer from the stress associated with cardiac illness? Are you looking to develop better coping skills? If so, consider enrolling in Whole-Hearted Cardiac Wellness, a 6-week program taught by Physician Assistant, Amanda Votto. The program is de

8 servings  This recipe is Gluten Free. Feel free to make substitutions to make your casserole vegetarian or dairy free. 3 cups cooked, diced chicken breast (can use the white meat off a rotisserie or use leftover cooked chicken breast) 4 small re

1 serving  1/3 cup old fashioned oats  3 tablespoons low fat milk (or milk substitution of your choice) 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt  1/2 tablespoon honey  1/2 tsp vanilla extract  1/2 cup diced fresh fruit (bananas or any berrie

What is cholesterol? Dr. Dougherty explains that cholesterol is a substance that is found in everyone’s blood and is required for our body to function. When your cholesterol is tested, there are several components: total cholesterol, LDL cho

Adapted from Skipthesalt.com Ingredients: 12 ounces whole-wheat pasta: rotini or penne shaped1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth1 garlic clove, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1 can (28 ounces) unsalted diced tomatoes in juice1 p

Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology that uses specialized catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat heart attacks, coronary artery disease, vascular disease, structural heart disease, and congenital heart defects. Click here

Consulting Cardiologists is proud to have two interventional cardiologists on our team – Dr. William Farrell and Dr. Zain Ahmed (who will join us at the end of August). Interventional cardiologists specialize in minimally invasive, but nonsurgica

Dr. Zain Ahmed This summer, we are pleased to welcome a new cardiologist to our team. Dr. Zain Ahmed is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. He is a native of central Connecticut who complete

Serves 2 New England strawberry picking season is fast approaching! Use fresh or frozen berries for this recipe. Ingredients:  2 cups strawberries. If using fresh strawberries, add ½ cup ice cubes. If using frozen strawberries, omit the ice

It is almost grilling season! For a meat-free grill night, try this healthy fish alternative. Try making a variety of different kabobs using a variety of vegetables or fish types. Adapted from Taste of Home  Makes 4 servings Nutrition per kab

Dr. Allison Padegimas specializes in women and heart disease. In this interview with City Lifestyle Magazine, she discusses strategies to avoid heart disease and issues that can specifically impact women. In the past decade or so women have become more

Dr. Allison Padegimas specializes in women and heart disease. Click here for an interview where she discusses strategies women can take to avoid heart disease.

Physician Assistant Amanda Votto talks about stress reduction tips to improve cardiac health. Learn about how mindfulness and how being in the moment can help your overall well-being. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21wmjCWqGU

Low sodium, healthy protein, high monounsaturated fat, and lutein (good for the eyes!) 6 hard boiled eggs 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted  1½ tsp lime juice  3 Tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tsp chopped parsley  2 tsp ground pepper&nbs

Low sodium, low fat ½ baguette, cut into ½ inch thick slices  2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil  1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley  2 cloves minced garlic 3 tomatoes, diced (take seeds out if desired)  1 tsp olive oil  2 tsp

In a large study of US men and women, after adjusting for lifestyle and other dietary factors, it was found that those who eat a larger amount of avocado had a lower risk of coronary and cardiovascular disease. Compared with not eating avocados, eating

We are grateful to once again have our entire practice recognized as “Top Doctors” or “Rising Stars” by Connecticut Magazine. This honor is voted on by doctors throughout the state who are asked who they would trust for the care

Click on the link below to watch a presentation where Dr. Dinkler shares excellent information about different types of heart disease, risk factors, and ‘Life’s Simple 7’ that can help reduce your risk. He is then joined by Physical T

Every 36 seconds someone in the US dies from heart disease and almost half our population suffers from some form of heart disease. In this presentation, Dr. Dinkler shares excellent information about different types of heart disease, risk factors, and

Easy & Quick ~ Serves 4   1 lb salmon  2 Tbsp olive oil  ½ tsp minced garlic  2 Tbsp honey 1 dash black pepper 1 Tbsp lemon juice  1 dash dried or fresh parsley  4 sweet potatoes   4 cups broccoli  Pre

Adhering to your prescribed medication regimen is essential for success. If you skip doses, change your regimen, or avoid taking your medications altogether, this can be detrimental to your health. Errors can also cause setbacks such as the need for ho

High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news is that there are steps you can take every day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. You can help prevent high blood pressure—also called hypertension&m

In honor of heart health month, join us for a free zoom event on February 24th. Dr. Dinkler will discuss heart disease, risk factors, and early symptoms. He will be joined by a physical therapist who will provide advice on strategies for improving your

Serves 4-6  6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks  1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes; use a no salt version or freshly diced tomatoes 1 tbsp light olive oil  1 medium sized onion, chopped  5 carrots, peeled and

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both males and females. The medical field has made massive strides in the treatment and prevention of cardiac disease over the years.Treatment has been focused primarily on physical healing, which is a