Being in NY, have you been to some of the top cardiac centers in the country like NY Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, NYU, Lenox Hill...that are here? Also, I see in your timeline you're waiting on surgery? I would be surprised if they would do surgery if the BP is so high. That's what I'm afraid of, so may have to see the cardiologist sooner also, and may need their clearance anyway.
Even before any type of treatment, intervention, like Rheos System, a proper diagnosis would be a start.
Good luck.