Cardiologist Dr. Monzur Morshed Recognized as 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Fourth Consecutive Year

Dr. Monzur Morshed, MD, FACC, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the fourth year he has received this designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions. Dr. Morshed practices cardiology at Avicenna Cardiology, a leading practice providing comprehensive cardiovascular care and advanced diagnostic services to the New York community, and maintains clinical affiliations with New York University and Lenox Hill Hospital.

Dr. Morshed evaluates and treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, with a primary focus on hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. He specializes in identifying and mitigating cardiovascular risk factors, with particular interest in addressing unique health challenges and elevated risks within specific ethnic populations. His practice utilizes advanced diagnostic procedures including echocardiography, stress testing, electrocardiography, cardiac rhythm monitoring, preventive cardiovascular screenings, peripheral vascular studies, cath lab affiliation, post-cath and CABG follow-up, EP evaluation, and obesity clinic services.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Morshed is a recognized advocate for public health and community education, having received honors from the U.S. President, the U.S. Congress, and the New York State Senate for his service. His expertise has been featured in media outlets including NBC, CBS, and Reuters, and he frequently appears on television programs in Bangladesh. He has authored works such as The Road to Love and Redemption and contributes medical insights to professional platforms like KevinMD, specifically regarding cardiovascular risks in South Asian populations.

The Castle Connolly Top Doctor selection process involves peer physician nominations and evaluation by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs, with selection based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors cannot pay to be selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

Dr. Morshed earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2005, completed a residency in internal medicine and specialized fellowship in cardiovascular disease, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His recognition reflects not only clinical excellence but also his commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and providing integrated cardiovascular support through streamlined patient evaluations and follow-up care within the Avicenna Cardiology framework.