If you are a non-professional athlete and have noticed some concerning symptoms affecting your heart, or if you are a professional athlete and are required to see a heart specialist under the terms of your contract, visit your nearby local cardiologist, Dr. Reisman. Athletes should also consider seeing Dr. Reisman, an NYC sports cardiologist if they have experienced heart palpitations, are unusually short of breath, or have experienced chest pain when participating in sports or exercising. Other possible changes include an unexplained change in performance. A sports cardiologist can help people who have previously experienced a heart problem and want to return to sports.