St. Joseph’s Health Welcomes Dr. Vincent Skovira, Interventional Cardiologist

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to welcome interventional cardiologist, Vincent Skovira, MD, to St. Joseph’s award-winning cardiovascular team. St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute services consistently deliver superior outcomes and surpass national quality benchmarks.

Dr. Skovira is a welcome addition to the team of nationally recognized cardiologists, surgeons, and staff. He is a board-certified cardiologist who recently completed his subspecialty training in Interventional Cardiology at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, MI. Prior to that, he completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiovascular Fellowship at United Health Services Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. In his role, he will use his specialized skills to diagnose and treat heart attacks, coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, venous thromboembolic disease, and pulmonary emboli. 

“I am excited to be a part of the cardiovascular team at St. Joseph’s Health,” said Dr. Skovira. “It has been my goal to become an interventional cardiologist and contribute to a tradition of cardiac excellence.”

Dr. Skovira is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine. He grew up in Owego, NY, earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at Syracuse University and his medical degree at American University of Antigua College of Medicine.

Dr. Skovira is seeing patients at the Cardiovascular Institute, 5301 W. Genesee Street Camillus, NY. Call 315-253-2333 to schedule an appointment.

 

About St. Joseph’s Health

St. Joseph’s Health, a non-profit health care system in Syracuse, NY, has been a trailblazer in the field since 1869, when it became the city’s first public hospital. Its commitment to exceptional care is evident in a network of primary, specialized, and partner care facilities, providing a range of services to promote long-term health in the communities we serve. St. Joseph’s has been ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, is a designated Primary Stroke Center, and is consistently named a Best Regional Hospital and #1 in the Syracuse Metro area by US News and World Report. St. Joseph’s Health is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. From pioneering ambulance services in Syracuse to being the first in Central New York to use DaVinci robotic surgery technology in an outpatient facility, St. Joseph’s legacy of firsts demonstrates its ongoing commitment to leading medical advancements. Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians and a member of Trinity Health, St. Joseph’s Health is your trusted partner in health, combining a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to ensure the health and well-being of our communities.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.