Ninel Hovnanians, MD
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Ninel Hovnanians, MD
Medical Specialties
- General cardiology
- Telehealth services
Top Conditions & Symptoms
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heart failure
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertension
Top Procedures & Treatments
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Echocardiogram (echo)
- Medical management of coronary artery disease
- Medical management of heart valve disease
- Medical management of inherited aortic disease
- Medical management of general cardiovascular symptoms
Locations
Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Northwest
Cardiac Fitness Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Hovnanians and her nurse are exceptionally good
I can honestly say, that she is an incredible doctor! She is a great communicator and equally listened to the questions I presented with patience and understanding!I can't state enough her professionalism and caring attitude!
I've already recommended Dr HOVNANIANS to others. Without her accute knowledge and skills this life threatening [...] would not have been discovered! [...]
I am pleased that I got a great doctor!
Great visit and liked meeting my new cardiologist
Dr Hovnanians is very knowledgeable and personable. I would highly recommend her
My doctor was excellent and very professional as I expected.
Dr. HOVANANIANS always takes the time and interest in me and is great at explaining her recommendations.
Dr. Hovananian was excellent in every way.
Dr Hovnanians is always great. Knowledgeable about my history and always answering my questions before I ask them.
Very high quality care by everyone seen at this vist. My Doctor is really outstanding!
Dr. Hovnanians is very professional, kind, and takes the time to listen and explain and answer questions.
Dr Hovnanians listened carefully to my concerns and we designed a plan according to best results
Dr. Hovnanian took care to give me, my concerns and questions her most thorough answers, and our discussion clarified issues I had wondered about, even though they weren't central to the purpose of my visit. Knowledgeable about everything we discussed. Always asked me if I had any additional questions.
The nursing assistant was outstanding and thorough. She was so adept at her job! Very kind and professional and a delight to meet. My Doctor is outstanding as well. I was so glad to see her. Her kind and compassionate ways make her stand out as a professional. I'm fortunate to have her as my Doctor.
Dr Hovnanians was professional yet friendly. She listened to my questions and answered them in a manner I could understand.
Friendly and on time
Dr. Hovnanians is an outstanding doctor. I really have extreme confident in her.
Dr. Hovananians is an excellent cardiologist. She asks all of the right questions and offers appropriate advice. She is a reference for what other physicians should try to achieve.
Dr. Hovnanians is very personable and my visits never feel rushed. She responds well to questions and is both understandable and thorough in her explanations. First Rate!
Outstanding, considerate, caring, understandable interaction
Great experience. Dr Ninel Hovnanians was wonderful. She explained each med (I did not want to take)...what they were and why I needed that. I TRUST her...and thank God that she is my Docter.
Dr Hovnanians is an excellent provider and very warm and interested in my questions
Dr. Hovnanians is kind and thoughtful and I appreciate her as a cardiologist.
I have had numerous doctors over my [...] years starting at [...] with my very bad car accident in [...]. This provider is one of the best I have had. She listens to me she never makes me feel rushed. She listens to my circumstances at home. She I feel is an advocate for me about my health and heart related problems. I feel very grateful that she is my cardiologist and that she will help to ensure I can keep my heart as healthy as possible to be around for my 5 kids. She is very knowledgeable about the newest medical options. She has 100% been a wonderful practitioner who listens and tries to help me live with my medical conditions because I have many. I have recommended her to many people who have heart issues. I couldn't ask for a better cardiologist with my very complicated medical history and many diagnosis's I feel very comfortable in her care. Her bedside manner is one that should be taught to more med students. I have 17 doctors and she's fantastic.
Dr. Hovnanians explained every choice she made clearly. She listened to my experiences and understood my concerns. She made me feel so much better and confident in my recovery.
Dr. Hovnanians took her time to listen to me and to discuss my concerns. I never felt rushed or like I was just a number.
Dr Hovnanians Is a wonderful and caring cardiologist!
Dr. Hovnanians is very kind and helpful, especially when I've had anxiety surrounding the cardiac concerns that brought me to her.
Dr. Hanovnian is very informative and a great listener. She explained everything clearly and understood my main concern. She cares, and she's determined to find out the cause of my chest pain.
Dr. Hovnanians was very well informed of my conditions, exceptionally attentive to my concerns and found some great resolutions to problems that had cropped up.
Superlative meeting! Extremely courteous and professional
We arrived early and were taken to the exam room early. After seeing Dr Hovnanians we left early. It's always a good experience coming for an office visit.
Dr. Hovnanians came to the appt. Well prepared regarding my complicated medical situation. She has a knack for efficiently tackling all of the issues without it feeling rushed. There is space for me to ask questions and her answers are straightforward and I end up feeling well informed. A plus is that she has a gentle friendly demeanor.
Both assistant and physician very nice. [...]
Dr. Hovnanians was excellent--she asked pertinent questions, listened well, explained things clearly and with empathy, and was genuinely concerned about my health and the success of our medical appointment.
Dr. Is very professional and aware.
Excellent explanations, and took the time to ensure that my personal medical needs were met.
Dr Ninel was very knowledgeable and versatile in addressing my issues and concerns
In my fiirst encounters with Dr. Hovnanian, I found her rather abrupt, but now that we are better acquainted I feel heard and confident in her care.
Dr. Hovnanians answered all my questions and is very reassuring. She explained how my new medication might be causing some side effects. I left my appointment feeling informed and relaxed.
Doctor was extremely dismissive, judgmental, and did not listen to my concerns.
Dr. Hovnanians is wonderful always.
Dr. Hovnanians is an excellent medical provider. She is consistent and dedicated to the welfare of her patients. I really like working with her.
Dr Hovnanians was clear, direct, respectful. Couldn't ask for better communication. Would recommend her in a flash.
Dr. Hounanians was exceptional. She was very pleasant and thorough, asking very important questions. She demonstrates great listening and instills my confidence in her skills.
I felt comfortable talking w/Dr. Hounanians & didn't feel hurried.
Dr Hovnanians' care was first-rate. After the visit she reviewed my file back to 2017, noticed that there was a statin prescription that had lapsed long since, and called in a new prescription for this medicine.
About Ninel Hovnanians
Ninel Hovnanians, MD, is a general cardiologist and Medical Director of the Cardiac Fitness Center at UWMC Northwest focusing on preventative cardiovascular care and management of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular heart disease. She utilizes diagnostic imaging and a collaborative approach with her patients to develop personalized, sustainable treatment plans.
Education and Training
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Montefiore Medical Center Moses Welter-Albert Einstein CollegeFellowship, 2021, Cardiovascular DiseaseJacobi Medical Center-Medicine ProgramResidency, 2018, Internal MedicineIslamic Azad University - Tehran Medical BranchMedical Education, 2009
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease, 2021, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Echocardiography, 2021, National Board of Echocardiography
- Internal Medicine, 2017, American Board of Internal Medicine