ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OPENS IN ...
Cardiology • Oneida, NY • Since 1869
About
Summary: St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) at St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse, NY has achieved a new milestone with a major expansion/opening that enhances cardiac care capabilities in the region, including advanced procedures and a broader range of cardiovascular services. The CVI is part of St. Joseph’s Health, a nonprofit, community-focused health system affiliated with Trinity Health, founded in 1869. The institute is recognized for high-volume cardiac surgeries (recent year records) and comprehensive heart care, contributing to St. Joseph’s reputation as a leading regional hospital with a focus on cardiac and cardiovascular services. Notes relevant to your query: - Location: Syracuse, NY (St. Joseph’s Health system) - Organization: Nonprofit health system, affiliated with Trinity Health - Recent milestone: Opening/expansion of the St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) - Evidence of impact: High cardiac surgery volume and expanded cardiovascular offerings If you need details on specific services, surgeons, or how to access CVI care in Oneida or nearby areas, I can pull that from the page or related press coverage.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
301 Genesee Street, Oneida, NY
Phone
Phone: 1-888-785-6371
authsatsjh@sjhsyr.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- FindMeADoctor.ai (E. Syracuse/East Syracuse listing): 3.1/5.0 (11 Google reviews)
- St. Joseph's Health (Yi Zhang, MD provider page): not stated (review highlights shown) (76 reviews)
- St. Joseph's Health (Vincent Skovira, MD provider page): not stated (review highlights shown) (61 reviews)
Patients praise
- Improved access/availability of cardiology expertise in Oneida (office opening on Oneida Health campus)
- High praise for clinicians’ listening, thorough explanations, and not rushing patients
- Perceived caring bedside manner and clear care plans
Common complaints
- Some patients feel a physician spends more time on the computer than talking
- Potential for inconsistent experience (some reviews praise, others criticize time/communication; rating is relatively low on third-party listing)
"“Delivering high quality care in home communities is best for the patient, and we are bringing expertise ... directly to patients in Oneida.”"
— St. Joseph’s Health press release (opens in Oneida)"“I'm sure Dr Zhang is a very competent physician, but I feel he spends more time updating info on the computer than actually talking with me.”"
— Yi Zhang, MD provider review excerpt"“He is polite ,listens to you , explains where you can understand , and he is thorough. And he spends time with you making you feel that you matter and doesn’t just rush you out the door”"
— Vincent Skovira, MD provider review excerptSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Joseph’s Health Sets Record for Cardiac Surgeries, Expands Advanced Care in Central New York | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — May 20, 2026
- St. Joseph’s Health CVI Celebrates 1,000th WATCHMAN™ Procedure, Strengthening Its Role as CNY’s Premier Heart Hospital | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — Mar 10, 2026
- St. Joseph’s Health Expands Access to Advanced Life-Saving Care in Central New York with Five New Medtronic VitalFlow ECMO Machines | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — Mar 24, 2026
- Dr. Ghenekaro Esin Joins the St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute | St. Joseph's Health Syracuse, New York (NY) Hospitals — Oct 8, 2025
- Wynn Hospital Achieves Major Milestone in Cardiac Care with First-Ever PFO Closure Procedure in Utica - Mohawk Valley Health System — Aug 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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