At my last physical, Dr. Kanovsky referred me for a chest X-ray as I was complaining about a nagging cough. The radiologiy office was in the same building as Dr K’s office. I was told it’d be a 90 min wait so I left to return later. I was prepped and stepping out and to my surprise I saw Dr. K!
He had left his office to come and see what had happened to me. He knows I get concerned about… See more
Martin Kanovsky MD FACC FACP
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Get Directions
Annual Membership Fee
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
I have been seeing Dr. Kanovsky over 15 years. He has always been so responsive to me -- even on the issues that are perceptibly minor. Nevertheless, Dr. Kanovsky is patient with me and always advocates for my good health. My wife and I are patients of Dr. Kanovsky and we couldn't be happier. So while I don't have a specific story to share, I am so very thankful to know that Dr.… See more
This is a quick appreciation of Dr. Martin Kanovksy's support in accomplishing my health goals.
I have had several health concerns in recent years that I needed to check with him (high blood pressure, urinating issues, stomach pain, GERD, etc.) Dr. Kanosky has always been very attentive and responsive. He always spared time to give me the opportunity to discuss the above matters… See more
Dr Martin Kanovsky is our physician. My husband and I have been treated by him for over 10 years. He is very professional and his ongoing support is wonderful. We are very thankful for him and his professional assistant Jeannie.
I have no story , only a few words…..
Fabulous, Wonderful, Compassionate……INCREDIBLE !!!!!
Always available and personable. Outstanding clinician an communicator. Also very personable . I consider myself quite lucky to have him as my physician!!!
I always know that when I see Dr. Kanovsky, he will be focused on me -- looking at me, listening to me, and asking followup questions that show he has heard my concerns. While so many doctors are glued to their computers, Dr. Kanovsky is always present and accessible. He is incredibly skilled and is just as patient and kind. As a 98 year-old, I am particularly grateful that he takes my… See more
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.
Dr. Kanovsky is always available for consultation whether on the phone or in the office. This is a great relief to know that expert consultation from a leading cardiologist who is also my general practitioner is at hand for whatever may be my medical issue.
The practice is well-staffed and reports are timely.
I look forward to maintaining my health through my healthy relationship… See more
We have found Dr. Martin Kanovsky, competent, caring, and readily available to us on all occasions.
He has also helped us find excellent specialists as health issues arise. We are very pleased to have
him as our personal physician.