Preya Simlote, MD, FACC

Specialties:

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine
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Preya Simlote, MD, FACC, is a general cardiologist who joined VHC Health in 2022.

Originally from Southern Maryland, Dr. Simlote began her training in the accelerate six-year combined BS-MD program at Pennsylvania State University. After completing her Bachelor of Science in two years at Penn State, she went on to obtain her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. 

She moved to Rochester, NY to complete her medicine residency at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital before returning for a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Thomas Jefferson University. During her fellowship, she was recognized with an award for Outstanding Achievement in the field of echocardiology. 

After her fellowship, Dr. Simlote practice at Thomas Jefferson University as a general cardiologist and clinical assistant professor. Her areas of clinical practice include echocardiology, nuclear cardiology, and preventative medicine, including lipid disorders, and heart failure. She has a special clinical interest in women's health and the unique ways heart disease affects women. 

In her free time, Dr. Simlote enjoys traveling, cooking new recipes and spending time with her family. 

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Gender:

Female

Languages:

English, Hindi, and Spanish

Education

2015
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

2018
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Fellowship

2021
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Internships

2016
University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

Reviews

5.0
August 01, 2026
Dr. Simlote is the best. She's very friendly, has great expertise in cardiology, and always explains all of her recommendations and my options very clearly and with empathy.
5.0
July 30, 2026
I had excellent experiences with the Doctor and the Staff
5.0
June 20, 2026
Doctor was excellent and put me at ease
4.6
June 17, 2026
I was pleased that we discussed my concerns about being over medicated and the interactions among the meds I take.
5.0
June 17, 2026
Very pleased with Dr Simplote's discussion ot test results, questions regarding health during past year, and clarification of dose change side effects.
5.0
June 12, 2026
Excellent listening and explaining skills. Risks/tradeoffs/ benefits clear.
5.0
June 05, 2026
Doctor took time, listened, explained everything... All you hope for in a doctor....
5.0
February 27, 2026
Dr Simlote is very efficient and polite.
5.0
February 27, 2026
Dr. Simlote is a top doc!
5.0
February 17, 2026
The cardiologist Dr Simlote was excellent
5.0
February 06, 2026
Dr. Simlote is an excellent doctor who is informed of my past medical history and always demonstrates care and thought in her discussions with me. I know I am getting the very best care from her and would highly recommend her to others.
4.6
January 06, 2026
Doctor was quite good; did not rush through appointment and wanted to have further testing done.
5.0
December 31, 2025
Dr. Simlote is outstanding in each of the above question areas.
5.0
December 19, 2025
Dr Simlote is wonderful!
5.0
December 19, 2025
Dr Simlote provides excellent care, for example, adjusting her recommended course of treatment based on input from the session