Dr. Dougherty cares for patients with general cardiovascular diseases including angina, heart failure and arrhythmias. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

Faculty Appointments

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

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island. 1998 - 2001

Residency, Internal Medicine, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island. 1996 - 1998

Internship, Internal Medicine, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island. 1995 - 1996

Education

DO | New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. 1995

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

4.8

Dr.was very informative. He made you feel welcome and answered all my questions..

Sep 21, 2025

5.0

Really liked the cardiologist. Very personable. Knowledgeable and explained things completely.

Sep 14, 2025

5.0

Would recommend Dr to everyone

Aug 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Dougherty was excellent. Would definitely recommend him.

Jul 24, 2025

5.0

Was good

Jul 20, 2025

5.0

He was one of the best care providers I've ever had. My husband felt the same way.

Jul 13, 2025

5.0

The Dr. Is very good and very professional.

Jul 03, 2025

5.0

Very nice doctor

Jun 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent!!!! Great job explaining procedure and results of testing to me.

Jun 16, 2025

3.6

[...] I feel he explained things well however I don't feel he was covering everything that was involved. [...] I didn't feel he was really listening to my concerns. [...]

Jun 15, 2025

5.0

Very impressed with Dr Dougherty. So very nice, welcomed me and took time to go over my history, answer questions. Very personable yet professional.

Jun 14, 2025

5.0

I appreciate the time he takes with you to explain any concerns or questions you have. Takes a genuine interest in his patients. More doctors should take that into consideration. I respect and trust him for my care.

Jun 06, 2025

5.0

Answered my questions to my satisfaction.

May 29, 2025

5.0

I felt comfortable and felt able to talk to the doctor with ease and it helped my anxiety

May 17, 2025

5.0

Is a very doctor with great personality

Mar 24, 2025

5.0

He is so very thorough and explains everything perfectly.

Mar 22, 2025

5.0

Doc. Is like family. Very good memory

Mar 07, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor. Spent time with me and went over test results with me. Explained everything and I did not feel rushed.

Mar 06, 2025

5.0

Excellent

Feb 18, 2025

5.0

I am so happy I changed cardiologists. One closer to me to now and one that listens to me. Dr. Dougherty increased one medication and asked that I message him in a few weeks if dose was ok, etc.

Feb 06, 2025

5.0

I am a fairly new patient of Dr D and I'm really glad I found him. I couldn't be more pleased with him. He is an excellent cardiologist

Jan 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent

Jan 26, 2025

5.0

Good

Jan 20, 2025

5.0

Already recommended Dr. Dougherty

Jan 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Answered my questions and listened to my responses. This is so helpful to understanding how to best manage my health related concerns.

Dec 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dougherty and his nursing staff are always friendly, knowledgeable, and professional!

Dec 01, 2024

5.0

Good

Dec 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Dougherty is very patient and kind. He never seems rushed and explains things in understandable terms. Great doctor!!!

Nov 26, 2024

5.0

I have always recommended URMC cardiology!!

Oct 01, 2024

5.0

He takes the time to talk with you...cares about your concerns.

Sep 28, 2024

5.0

Good

Sep 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dougherty is absolutely amazing. So kind, compassionate and explained everything perfectly.

Aug 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Dougherty is excellent, I'm thankful to be in his care.

Jun 07, 2024

5.0

Each and every time I have seen Dr. Dougherty, my cardiologist, I have been most impressed with his manner, his explanations, and mostly his care. I would highly recommend him because he has an amazing professionalism well at the same time being very down to earth.

Apr 21, 2024

5.0

I am very pleased with the attention and care given to me.

Feb 15, 2024

5.0

He took the time to explain everything in detail and he did not rush.

Jan 22, 2024

5.0

Due to his careful listening and attention to detail, this care provider caught an error in a previous provider's chart notes, uncovering information that may be important in diagnosing my current problem.

Jan 18, 2024

5.0

This was my first time meeting this doctor. His demeanor was pleasant, relaxed and genuine. He made me feel at ease before jumping right into my medical issues. I didn't feel rushed or overwhelmed with medical jargon. He is very easy to talk to. He made sure to include my husband (who was with me) in the conversation.

Dec 28, 2023

5.0

Dr.Dougherty has always been thorough and attentive.

Dec 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dougherty is an excellent physician, very professional & personable, always a very good experience, highly recommend!

Dec 21, 2023

5.0

The doctor was great talking to me I would recommend him to others.

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

Have already recommended this provider to my sister.

Dec 18, 2023

5.0

Doctor is very exact about patient understanding his/her cardiac health status.

Nov 26, 2023

5.0

Good

Oct 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Dougherty took a lot of time with me to discuss my concerns and come up with a treatment plan. He never seemed rushed or impatient. He really put me at ease and answered all my questions. I really felt he listened to me and provided me with a clear plan going forward.

Aug 23, 2023

5.0

Was recommended to me.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

Awesome group of people.

Aug 14, 2023

5.0

My visit with Dr. Robert Dougherty was very satisfying to me & put me at ease.

Jun 21, 2023

5.0

It was possibly the best experience I have ever had with a doctor/healthcare provider.

Jun 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dougherty is very thorough and explains things in terms that are easy to understand - He has always made me feel that I am not a number but he truly cares about my health and well being.

May 30, 2023

5.0

Good experience. [...].

Sep 22, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and informative. Listened to my concerns and viewed by BP results from my phone and commented on them.

Apr 15, 2022