Dr. McGrody is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Cardiology Division. He is the Director of the Cardiology Data Analysis Unit in the Division of Cardiology with a strong interest Clinical Informatics. He cares for patient with a wide array of cardiovascular diseases. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and completed his residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He joined the URMC faculty in 2014.

Certified Specialties

Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Informatics - American Board of Preventive Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Cardiology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Cardiology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2002 - 2005

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2000 - 2002

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1999 - 2000

Education

MD | University of Rochester. 1999

Awards

2023-24 Department of Medicine Residency Teaching Honor Roll. 2023 - 2024

2022-23 Department of Medicine Residency Teaching Honor Roll. 2022 - 2023

Publications

Journal Articles

A case of primary meningococcal pericarditis caused by Neisseria meningitidis serotype Y with rapid evolution into cardiac tamponade.

Zeidan A, Tariq S, Faltas B, Urban M, McGrody K

Journal of general internal medicine.. 2008 September 23 (9):1532-5. Epub 06/12/2008.

Myocarditis from the Chinese sumac tree.

Bisognano JD, McGrody KS, Spence AM

Annals of internal medicine.. 2005 July 19143 (2):159-60. Epub 1900 01 01.

Domain structure of calpain: mapping the binding site for calpastatin.

Croall DE, McGrody KS

Biochemistry.. 1994 November 1533 (45):13223-30. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr McGrody was very knowledgeable and thorough. He did not appear to be rushed and fully explained my test results and answered all questions. I highly recommend him.

Sep 19, 2025

5.0

Already have recommended

Sep 09, 2025

5.0

Relaxed visit...no stress

Sep 06, 2025

5.0

I always recommend Dr. McGrody [...]

Sep 05, 2025

5.0

Knowledgable, understanding, kind, thirough

Aug 29, 2025

5.0

The doctor was amazing! Very professional, thorough, spoke in understandable term, listened to questions & had a great bedside manner & appropriate humor!

Aug 28, 2025

5.0

All ready recommended Care Giver to my sister.She thinks he is great -- a fantastic improvement over her old Care Giver!

Aug 25, 2025

4.2

Good

Aug 22, 2025

5.0

One of the first times I've felt seen' for my specific heart issues first time I felt like I was understood & better yet, he explained things to be to help me better understand as well.

Aug 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. McGrody is a very thorough doctor who explains questions in a very simple manner

Jul 20, 2025

5.0

Answered any questions or concerns in detail

Jul 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. McGrody is always kind, caring and very informative

Jul 06, 2025

5.0

The answers were explanations of incredible detail.

May 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. McGrody is always a pleasure to deal with. He is patient, attentive, and answers even my most trivial questions. I feel safe with information he provides me with and the plan for my continuing heart health

May 02, 2025

5.0

Great visit

Mar 27, 2025

5.0

Spectacular Professional Caring

Mar 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. McGrody is excellent Doctor I have complete confidence in his abilities

Mar 20, 2025

5.0

Very pleased.

Mar 14, 2025

5.0

Very caring and listens to any concerns that I have

Jan 31, 2025

5.0

The clarity of explanation(s) provided by Kevin McGrody was first class, in both the hospital and his office. He listened to concerns and addressed them with clear and precise explanations, offering options available and pros/cons of the optionsin other words, he nailed it!

Jan 08, 2025

5.0

He is very personable and professional

Dec 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. McGrody was spectacular

Dec 15, 2024

5.0

Dr McGrody is fabulous, very much a down to earth provider that hears you as his patient & discusses my condition in language I understand and not medical jargon I am not trained to understand.

Dec 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor!

Nov 28, 2024

5.0

Good

Nov 13, 2024

5.0

Again very nice Doctor

Oct 19, 2024

5.0

Dr McGrody was: good communicator, explained my situation in easy to understsnd terms, answered all my questions, technically extremely knowledgeable, took as much time as I needed.

Oct 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. McGrody has been on top of my healthInformative and helpful

Aug 16, 2024

5.0

Also very calming. I felt better than with other doctors with the attitude

Jul 26, 2024

5.0

I appreciated the time Dr. McGrody spent talking with me about eating concerns. Besides being very competent in his field, he shows an understanding and caring attitude for elderly patients.

Jul 06, 2024

5.0

My visit with my provider (McGrody) is always very interactive and two-way.

Jul 06, 2024

5.0

Very good provider

Jun 26, 2024

5.0

Dr McGrody is always very considerate and thorough.

Jun 14, 2024

5.0

The time spent to listen and explain all questions and treatments were very good. Great doctor.

Apr 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. McGrody always listens and explains well

Mar 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. McGrody is outstanding! Professional & caring!

Mar 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. M is the best, I have a lot of faith in him.

Mar 13, 2024

5.0

I could not imagine having a better heart doctor.

Feb 13, 2024

4.2

Good.

Jan 23, 2024

5.0

Very good experience.

Jan 18, 2024

5.0

My life has depended on Dr. Kevin McGrody!

Dec 28, 2023

5.0

Veey good visit and usual caring experience with Dr. McGrody

Dec 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. McGrody is excellent. Always a genuine concern for me as a patient.

Sep 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor. Very informative and spent plenty of time with me.

Aug 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. McGrody is wonderful. His practice is amazing LOVE IT !

Aug 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. McGrody is a good doctor who explains and listens well

Aug 09, 2023

5.0

I always recommend Dr. McGrody to my friends. He Is the best

May 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. McGrody has proven to be an excellent provider who explains my care options and status in a way that's easy to understand.

Mar 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. McGrody is outstanding!100%

Feb 23, 2023

5.0

Wonderful experience! Dr. McGrody is a total professional & so caring & concerned.

Feb 14, 2023

3.8

MOST OF THE TIME PRETTY GOOD HOWEVER, I SELDOM GET ALL QUESTIONS IN AS IT APPEARS ANYWAY, HE HAS TO GET TO OTHER PATIENTS.

Dec 27, 2022

5.0

Excellent

Dec 23, 2022

5.0

Always an excellent Visit.

Oct 28, 2022

5.0

I have always been very happy with the care given by Dr McGrody and his staff. I recommend him to all my friends with heart issues

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. McCordy was outstanding!!!

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. McGrody showed me and my support people the angiogram from my test and explained completely what everything meant. Dr. McGrody was on hand when I was getting an echocardiogram ([...]) and found a problem with my heart and possibly saved my life.

Sep 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. McGrody is a caring and compassionate cardiologist with whom I have a long time doctor-patient relationship. He always listens, responds to all my questions, takes my comments seriously, and treats me with a great deal of respect.

Jun 15, 2022

5.0

I have recommend him.

May 19, 2022

5.0

I love Dr.McGrody

Apr 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. McGrody and his practice are outstanding. A credit to medicine.

Mar 05, 2022

3.4

Routine

Feb 21, 2022

5.0

Good

Feb 03, 2022