Radiant Primary Care • Millburn, NJ
High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Doctor in Millburn, NJ
Diagnosis and treatment for high blood pressure and high cholesterol with board-certified internists. 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol tests drawn in our office, appointments Monday through Saturday.
✓ 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
✓ Cholesterol Tests In-Office
✓ Statins & Newer Cholesterol Medicines
✓ New Patients Welcome
✓ Appointments Mon–Sat
Why Manage Your Heart Risk Here
Two Silent Risks. One Plan.
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Your Real Numbers
Home logs and 24-hour monitoring show what your blood pressure really is, so we don’t over- or under-treat one office reading.
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Labs Under One Roof
Cholesterol, kidney and blood sugar tests can be drawn in our office, so follow-up checks don’t need a separate trip.
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The Whole Picture
Blood pressure and cholesterol work together with blood sugar, weight and smoking. We treat your overall heart and stroke risk.
Why Treat Them Early
High blood pressure and high cholesterol usually cause no symptoms, yet over time they raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and dementia. Both are easy to check and very treatable. Adults should have their blood pressure checked at least once a year and their cholesterol checked regularly, more often if you have diabetes, a family history of early heart disease, or you smoke.
What Care Includes
• Accurate blood pressure checks in the office
• Home blood pressure logs, with help choosing and using a cuff
• 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
• Cholesterol panels and related blood work, with results usually in 1–3 days
• A 10-year heart and stroke risk estimate
• A plan for diet, exercise, weight and sleep
• Starting and adjusting blood pressure medication
• Statins and other cholesterol medicines, including newer options such as Repatha and Leqvio
• Kidney function checks while on treatment
• Referral to cardiology if you need it
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
We start by confirming the diagnosis. A single office reading can be misleading, so we use repeat checks, home readings and, when needed, a 24-hour monitor that tracks your blood pressure through the day and night. If you need medication, we choose one that fits your other conditions and adjust it until you reach your goal, usually below 130/80. For practical tips you can start today, see our guide on how to lower blood pressure.
High Cholesterol
A cholesterol panel measures your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, HDL and triglycerides. We combine it with your blood pressure, blood sugar, smoking history and family history to estimate your 10-year risk. Depending on that risk, we start with lifestyle changes, a statin, or both. If a statin isn’t enough or you can’t tolerate one, we can add ezetimibe or prescribe newer medicines such as Repatha or Leqvio.
When to Get Help Right Away
Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, trouble speaking, confusion or a severe headache, especially with a very high blood pressure reading (180/120 or higher). A high reading without symptoms, or side effects from a new medication, can be checked at a same-day sick visit.
Insurance and What to Bring
Visits, lab tests and blood pressure monitoring are billed to your insurance, and we accept Medicare. Your usual copay, deductible or coinsurance applies. Medication coverage depends on your plan. See insurance & billing.
Please bring: your insurance card, a list of your medications and supplements, your home blood pressure cuff and readings if you have them, and any recent lab results from other doctors.
Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Questions
What blood pressure is considered high?
Under current U.S. guidelines, normal is below 120/80. 120–129 over less than 80 is elevated, 130–139 or 80–89 is stage 1 high blood pressure, and 140/90 or higher is stage 2. One high reading isn’t a diagnosis; we confirm it with repeat, home or 24-hour readings.
Why would I wear a 24-hour blood pressure monitor?
Some people’s blood pressure is high only in the doctor’s office (white coat hypertension), and others are normal in the office but high at home. A 24-hour monitor takes readings during your normal day and night, so we treat your real blood pressure, not one nervous reading.
Do I need to fast for a cholesterol test?
Usually not. Most cholesterol panels can be done without fasting. If we need a fasting test, for example because your triglycerides were high, we’ll tell you ahead of time.
What cholesterol level is too high?
It depends on your overall risk, not just one number. An LDL of 190 or higher is very high and usually needs treatment. If you have diabetes, heart disease or a high 10-year risk score, we aim lower. We’ll calculate your risk and explain your target.
What if I can’t tolerate statins?
Most people do well on a statin, sometimes after switching to a different one or a lower dose. If you still can’t take one, there are other options, including ezetimibe and newer medicines such as Repatha or Leqvio. Insurance often requires prior authorization for the newer medicines.
Can I lower my blood pressure without medication?
Sometimes. Less salt, weight loss, regular exercise, limiting alcohol and better sleep, including treating sleep apnea, can all lower blood pressure, and they help even if you also need medication. Read our guide on how to lower blood pressure.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Your goals and treatment depend on your own health history. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.