Michael A. Rubin, M.D., FACC
Medical Degree
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
Residency
Internal Medicine, Downstate Kings County Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowships
Pediatric Cardiology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
Adult Cardiology, Downstate Kings County Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Michael A, Rubin, M.D., FACC, is a cardiologist in the US Virgin Islands on the Island of St. Croix. Dr. Rubin’s scope of practice includes all areas of clinical cardiology including but not limited to coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetic and non-diabetic vascular disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathies, valve disease, congenital heart disease, lipid management and rhythm disturbances. The scope of his practice also includes non-invasive cardiology procedures such as all forms of stress testing, echocardiography and peripheral vascular ultrasound, Holter and Event monitor recordings, pacemaker interrogations and programming. Dr. Rubin will in the near future be re-incorporating into his practice additional cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, stents, and pacemakers/defibrillator insertions as they become available on the island.
Growing up, Dr. Rubin always had an affinity for the science of cardiac structure and function which triggered his analytical style of studying the heart. “The field of cardiology lends itself to the investigation of the heart’s electrical, mechanical and biological properties, which I find fascinating,” he said. “Cardiology allows me to explore and treat diseases of the heart from a much wider vantage point than can be performed in other subspecialties.” According to Dr. Rubin, artery and valve stents have revolutionized the treatment of coronary artery disease and valve disease. “This has significantly reduced need for invasive surgery,” he added.
Dr. Rubin has a special interest in congenital heart disease in adults. When he was five years old, he found out that his heart was on the right side of his body instead of on the left when his family physician made the diagnosis. “It wasn’t until I got to medical school that I found out all my organs are mirror image reversed. Although this is very rare, it has not caused me any disability, and in fact, has piqued my interest in cardiology and its various maladies. It has also given me perspective to understand that which does not always fit into common knowledge of the facts, doesn’t mean it’s untrue.”
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Rubin believes in taking an “old fashioned approach” when caring for his patients and their families. “I want my patients to communicate freely with me so that I can provide the greatest level of care to them, as well as their family members,” he said. “I also work hard to get to know my patients, which helps me accurately diagnose their condition and treat their needs optimally. This includes ensuring that they have the opportunity to be fully heard and acknowledged as individuals.”
Dr. Rubin and his wife Liza have two adult children. Their son, Matthew, is an EMT and will be soon starting medical school, and their daughter, Danica, works in financial project management. In his spare time, he likes travelling both across the U.S. and around the world. Dr. Rubin enjoys living and practicing in the USVI because of the warmth and generosity of the Crucian people.