Innovation in Carotid Artery Stenting
Patients with carotid artery narrowing had been limited to endarterectomy or stenting, however a new approach allows for comparable results with less risk.
About Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, MSC
Kenneth Rosenfield, MD, is the Section Head for Vascular Medicine and Intervention and Chairs the Acute Myocardial Infarction(STEMI)Committee for the cardiac cath lab. He is a national leader in treatment of Carotid, Kidney, and Leg artery disease.
Dr. Rosenfield is the Section Head for Vascular Medicine and Intervention, who specializes in complex cardiac and vascular interventions and directs the program for treatment of acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the cardiac catheterization laboratories. He has spearheaded the development of less-invasive therapies for patients with coronary and vascular disease, both at MGH and nationally, including treatment of Carotid, Kidney, and Leg artery narrowing using stents and other novel devices.
Clinical Interests:
- Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD)
- Peripheral artery disease of the legs
- Renal/Mesenteric and extremities revascularization
- Resistant Hypertension
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
- Takayasu arteritis (TA)
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- French
Locations
Mass General Heart Center
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 866-644-8910
Medical Education
- MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Residency, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- Fellowship, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center****
- Fellowship, TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
American Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Dr. Rosenfield has served as national principle investigator (PI) for numerous clinical trials
DR. Rosenfield is an extraordinary Dr. In every way possible. He is anxious To correct your issues. He is gifted In his skills. He takes great pride in His practice. He is down to Earth and Incredibly confident and competent. He will always have a special place In our hearts. He literally saved my life.
I had two doctors working on me, Rosenfeld and his student, I guess, under it. They were fabulous. They are clearly amongst the best in the country, and I'm very appreciative. Thank you.
Dr. Rosenfield literally saved my life.
A professional and relaxed experience with human touch.
I consider it a privilege to be care for by Dr. Rosenfield. He is the absolute best. I know that he is very busy, and in great demand;' I pray that if I am ever really sick, that he will be actively engaged in and supervising my care.
Dr. Rosenfield was professional to the point, knew exactly what was going on, he reviewed my case, saw it, and told, came up with a plan, and executed that plan that I'm still here. And I get nothing but high, very high praise for this gentleman. Thank you very much. Thank you.
It was perfect as always.
I find Dr Rosenfield extremely caring and makes sure that I understand what he wants me to do My former pcp recommend him to me 14 yrs ago and he's the best cardiologist
This Doctor literally saved my life twice in the past decade. He can do no wrong in my book.
Dr. Rosenfield is an amazing Physician. He not only provides best in class care in a compassionate manner, he also trains newer MDs how to do the same. I am incredibly grateful to be part of his practice. His care has given me my life back.