Dr. Kanovsky has been my cardiologist and primary care doctor for almost 10 years. I was in relatively good health at that time but my heart condition degraded to a rare but underdiagnosed disease, ATTR-CM along with a left ventricular dilation about a year ago. Dr. Kanovsky had been testing for, monitoring, and treating me for a mild decrease in pumping function for a couple years, but this… See more
Martin Kanovsky MD FACC FACP
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Get Directions
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My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...
I am board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. I also provide advanced preventive screenings, including stress testing, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound and nuclear cardiology. I also offer conveniences, like same- or next-day appointments that start on time, which may be found in concierge medicine practices.
My office is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland - a short walk from the Friendship Heights stop on the Red Line. This location is convenient for patients from Washington, Maryland and Northern Virginia. I see patients at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland (across the street from the National Institutes of Health). I was named by Washington Checkbook as a Top Doctor from 2005 to present and by Washingtonian as a Top Doctor from 2003 to present.
Dr. Kanovsky's Credentials
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Cardiology 1981-1983
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Internal Medicine 1979-1981
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Internal Medicine 1978-1979
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Medicine 1978
Alpha Omega Alpha
Top 5% of Class
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 1974
Lubrizol Commencement Award for class ranking number one in the Chemistry Department
National Board of Echocardiography
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Suburban Hospital, Bethesda
Washingtonian Magazines, Top Doctors Award 2003-present
Bethesda Magazine, Top Cardiologist 2010
Alumni Service Award, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 2004
Carnegie Mellon University
- Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society
- Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society
- Phi Tau Gamma
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
- Recipient of the Mosby Commencement Award for class ranking in the top 5%
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society
Clinical Assistant Professor, Georgetown University School of Medicine 1984-present
Medical Education Building Task Force, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 2009-present
Penn Medicine Capital Campaign Cabinet 2010-2013
University of Pennsylvania
- Development Committee Chair, Medical Alumni Advisory Council 2009-present
- Medical Alumni Advisory Council 2007-present
- Chair, Medical Alumni Advisory Council 2007-2009
- Penn Alumni Board of Directors 2007-2009
- President, Medical Alumni Society Executive Committee 2007
- Medical Alumni Society Executive Committee 2004-2007
Kanovsky MS, Falcone RA, Dresden CA, Josephson ME, Simon MB. “Identification of Patients with Ventricular Tachycardia after Myocardial Infarction: Signal-averaged Electrocardiogram, Holter Monitoring, and Cardiac Catheterization,” Circulation 70:264, 1984
Simson MB, Kanovsky MS, Falcone RA, Dresden CA, Josephson ME. “Non-invasive Methods of Prediction Patients at Risk for Malignant Arrhythmias,” In Josephson ME and Wellans HJJ, Tachycardias: Mechanisms, Diagnoses Treatment. Philadelphia, PA 1984
Lea and Simson MB, Kanovsky MS, Dresden CA, Falcone RA, Josephson ME. “SignAveraging Methods to Select Patients at Risk for Lethal Arrhythmias,” Cardiovascular Clinics, 15/3. Sudden Cardiac Death, 1985, F.A. Davis Company
Fellow, American College of Cardiology 1985-present
Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography 2002-present
Fellow, American Society Nuclear Cardiology 2007-present
District of Columbia
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Kanovsky
My husband had terrible leg pain. Dr. Kanovsky reached out to his network immediately. Saw a neurosurgeon and had surgery. Dr. Kanovsky stayed involved every day to be sure we had all the right care. Surgery success! Dr. Kanovsky was a dedicated physician who stayed with us throughout the entire journey explaining procedures and making sure we are ok. He did not hand us off and leave. He made… See more
Martin Kanovksy, M.D. is beyond words. I have been a patient of Dr. Kanovsky's for close to 30 years now. Initially it was just for annual checkups and as time went on, annual checkups became bi-annual.
Dr. Kanovsky has always made time for me, my wife, and my son. He listens and questions and concerns that I've had with my health and care.
More recently I was… See more
Dr. Kanovsky is the only doctor I know who is truly compassionate and cares. Dr. Kanovsky has a singularly individual approach to each person and their well being. Dr. Kanovsky works tiredlessly to identify and cure a medical ailment.
We are big fans of Dr. Martin Kanovsky because he is always there for us. He is willing to help in any way he can, including pulling off the road while driving after hours so he could text me a number I needed. The same goes for his assistant, Sojini Boldonado. They are a great team.
I was sick with a high fever for several days. And,of course, it was over a weekend. I texted Dr. Kanovsky. He kept in touch with me that whole weekend telling me what to do and take for my fever and cough,etc until I was able to see him that Monday morning when he prescribed antibiotics. I appreciated his contact during the weekend. I was feeling very sick and down. Thanks Dr.K
As a busy executive, having a quick turnaround for results is very important.
That is one of the great benefits of participating in an MDVIP program.
A moment I remember that made a difference was when I first saw Dr. Kanovsky at my bedside during my hospitalization for Covid. I felt assured that I would be well taken care of and that all would be done to ensure my recovery.
Dr. Kanovsky is both a discerning and top-notch physician. He holds himself to the highest standards of care. Over the years, I have experienced how he listens, assesses, and provides me with the attention to detail I so value as a patient.
His staff is outstanding, as well.