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
- 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
Professional, through and competent.
I believe dr Rosenfield is a great specialist and I am extremely happy with his treatment
Dr Kenneth Rosenfield is the BEST ! Interventionual Cardiologist ! He really listens to you !
He is always caring and professional.
Dr. Rosenfield was very kind and compassionate. He assured me that I was making the right decision to proceed with having the stents . I want to thank him and his team of professionals for their excellent medical care at a very critical time in my life. Thank you!
Dr. Rosenfield is amazing. I have treated with him for 13 years. He goes out of his way to make sure I understand everything about my diagnosis, what new information is available and any changes in my condition. He calls personally - even when I was in another hospital's ER and they wouldn't listen, he returned my call immediately and contacted ... Read More
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This is my first appointment with Dr. K Rosenfield. He asked questions regarding my past treatment and medicines I take for daily use. He also requested the CD of Cath Scan for the stent treatment placed nearly 14 years ago.
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.