Frank M. Iacovone, Jr., M.D., FSCAI, FACP, FACC

Expert Publications

• Safety and efficacy of esophagogastroduodenoscopy after myocardial infarction.
• The safety and efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy after recent myocardial infarction: a study of 28 patients and 40 controls at four university teaching hospitals.

Media Releases

Renowned Specialist Brings Over 20 Years of Clinical Excellence, Academic Leadership, and Compassionate Cardiac Care to the Community

Belleville, NJ –With more than two decades of leadership in cardiovascular medicine, academic instruction, and interventional innovation, Frank M. Iacovone Jr., M.D., FACC, FSCAI, FACP, continues to serve as one of New Jersey’s most trusted voices in heart health. As a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Dr. Iacovone brings unmatched expertise and compassion to the care of every patient.

A graduate of Rutgers College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with High Honors and Phi Beta Kappa distinction, Dr. Iacovone went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Rutgers and advanced fellowship training in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. His post-fellowship research at Cornell’s General Clinical Research Center focused on preventing contrast-induced nephropathy, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to improving patient outcomes through scientific rigor.

Dr. Iacovone has held esteemed positions throughout his career, including Chief of Cardiology and Program Director of the Cardiology Fellowship at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, a New York Presbyterian Hospital affiliate. In these roles, he helped shape the future of cardiac care by developing clinical protocols, mentoring trainees, and building programs that improved both access and quality of care.

He is an attending physician at several of New Jersey’s leading hospitals, offering advanced care in interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease.

His professional affiliations include Fellow status in the American College of Cardiology, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, and the American College of Physicians, among others. He holds active memberships in the American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, and the International Society of Endovascular Specialists. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology, with successful recertification in each specialty.

Dr. Iacovone is also a seasoned educator and public speaker, having lectured widely on topics in cardiovascular medicine. His academic background is complemented by a profound interest in mentoring the next generation of cardiologists and advancing quality improvement in interventional procedures.

“I believe in delivering the kind of care I would want for my own family,” says Dr. Iacovone. “That means listening deeply, being transparent, and using the most current medical knowledge to guide decisions. Whether you are managing stable heart disease, recovering from a cardiac event, or seeking preventive strategies, I want every patient to feel seen, heard, and empowered.”

Recognized by peers as a Top Doctor for multiple consecutive years by both regional and national institutions, Dr. Iacovone remains at the forefront of heart health, combining clinical mastery with human-centered care.

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