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Dr. Rita F. Redberg is a cardiologist who practices general and preventive cardiology. She is passionate about helping her patients adopt healthful lifestyle behaviors to reduce their heart disease risk and stay healthy. She also has an interest in promoting high-value health care, an approach that emphasizes delivering appropriate treatments while avoiding tests or therapies with no known benefits.

In her research, Redberg looks at how the assessment of medical technology's safety and effectiveness influences – and is influenced by – public health policy. In particular, she studies high-risk medical devices and women's inclusion in clinical trials for such devices.

As editor of JAMA Internal Medicine, a journal of the American Medical Association, from 2009 to 2023, she spearheaded the publication's new focus on health care reform and less-is-more medicine, a movement to reduce unnecessary interventions.

Redberg earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at Columbia University Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in noninvasive cardiology at the Mount Sinai Health System. She also has a master's degree in health policy and administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 1989

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1985

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Cardiology, 1991

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Cardiology, 1988

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Cardiology, 1987

  • Residencies

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 1985

  • Internship

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 1983

  • Education

    University of Pennsylvania, 1982

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    84 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 15, 2025
    Both Dr. Redberg and the medical student were excellent.
    Feb 02, 2025
    Dr. Redberg is the best.
    Jan 08, 2025
    I had previously been treated by a different cardiologist when I was hospitalized for a heart spasm. Although I asked many questions, he never clearly explained the results of the spasm or of the many tests I had In the hospital and later on. He also made sometimes contradictory remarks that left me feeling concerned and confused about the state of my heart, which led to my appointment with Dr. Redberg. After reviewing the results of a new EKG and the previous tests as well as physically examining me, Dr. Redberg reassured me that my heart Is healthy. It's a tremendous relief to have that information, and I'm grateful for the time Dr. Redberg took to clearly explain her findings and answer my questions. She Is a wonderful doctor, and I very much appreciate her holistic approach to cardiovascular health.
    Nov 19, 2024
    The experience was most professional, friendly and extremely valuable to my healthcare.
    Sep 15, 2024
    Dr. Redberg's care during my appointment was frankly wonderful. She was warm and very caring in her approach and interaction with me, and allayed my considerable anxiety with excellent information and reassurance. She explained things very clearly and was very supportive, all the while being extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am deeply grateful for the care she provided.
    Sep 05, 2024
    Dr. Redberg is the best doctor I have ever had. She treats me as an individual, discussed options/benefits/risks, explains medical condition clearly. She favors non-invasive, holistic treatment where possible, is always an advocate for appropriate testing as opposed to over-testing, and has been a caring partner in my life journey to manage my condition in sensible thoughtful manner. Dr. Redberg is a real gem - a voice of reason.
    Aug 11, 2024
    Dr. Redberg is an exceptional physician ! She Is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, has excellent communication skills. I feel privileged to be under her care!
    Aug 09, 2024
    Good
    Aug 04, 2024
    One of the best physicians I've ever seen!
    Jun 21, 2024
    DR RITA REDBERG IS THE BEST!
    May 30, 2024
    Dr. Redberg is a true professional and a very caring person. She is very down to earth and intuitively understands what is being communicated. I felt heard. I felt like I had someone in my corner.
    May 30, 2024
    Dr. Redberg demonstrated excellent communication skills as well as additional expertise in the field of medicine.
    May 25, 2024
    Dr. Redberg is very courteous and patient. She us truly caring and shows genuine concern when answering my questions in regards to my symptoms that I may be experiencing at the time of my visit. Dr. Redberg will make suggestions on what we should try and see how it works. I like that, as sometimes the same routine can be boring.
    Dec 18, 2023
    All interactions were extremely positive. I felt very comfortable during my discussions with Dr .Redberg.
    Dec 07, 2023
    Dr. Redberg was warm and I felt listened to, I feel very confident in her ability as a cardiologist. Unfortunately, she had not looked at my chart before I arrived and had no idea why I was there for the visit. I'm a cancer patient who was about to undergo surgery three days after the visit, she walked in without a mask and offered to shake my hand, which made me a bit nervous at the beginning. She immediately put the mask on, but, I was surprised that she had no context for the visit and would approach a cancer patient without taking more precautions.
    Nov 18, 2023
    Dr. Redberg is very patient and considerate. She asks appropriate questions regarding my heart condition since our last visit. She listens to what I explain and asks for my input of my daily routine
    Aug 25, 2023
    First visit, doc was thorough and I felt her concern to help me and that we were having a conversation. This is what I expect from a doctor.
    Jul 28, 2023
    Dr Redberg is incredibly attentive and wonderfully responsive to my questions about treatment options and questions that In bring in. Her care in providing explanations both in person and in the MyChart is instructive, Clarifying and supportive. She is a gift!
    Jul 16, 2023
    Dr Redberg is the best of the best !
    Jul 02, 2023
    I recommend Dr. Redberg without hesitation. One friend, both of whose parents were physicians (so she remembers the good practice of medicine) flies to twice a year from the East Coast to consult her.
    Jul 01, 2023
    DR REDBERG IS THE BEST!!!
    Jun 02, 2023
    Amazing care all around
    May 26, 2023
    Dr. Redberg Rocks

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