Atrial Fibrillation Expert Witnesses
Atrial fibrillation expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on atrial fibrillation. The atrial fibrillation expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology, Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Preventive Medicine.
Arash Bereliani, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.C.
UCLA School of Medicine and Cedars Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Beverly Hills, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure, arrhythmia, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiology, high blood pressure, HTN, stroke, CVA, embolism, Atrial fibrillation, sudden death
Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine
Attending Cardiologist, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Member, Center of Excellence, Cedars-Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Medical Director, Beverly Hills Institute of Cardiology and Preventive Medicine
BOOK AUTHOR: "Heart Attack, Will It Happen To Me?", Published in 2019, Celebrity Press.
Fellow, American College of Cardiology,
Member, American Heart Association
Member, American Society of Preventive Cardiology,
Member, American College of Physicians
Member, American Medical Association.
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Omar S Darwish, MS, DO
Hospitalist Medicine - University Physician
The University of California, Irvine
Orange, California
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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Sepsis, Stroke, decubitus ulcer, aspiration pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, unusual diseases, postoperative surgical complications, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation
Dr. Omar S. Darwish is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a full-time practicing Hospitalist at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California. He received his residency training in internal medicine at St. Mary Medical Center and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He has also completed a one-year chief year in Internal Medicine at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California.
Dr. Darwish is available for expert witness consultations to both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He has provided expert review on cases that have involved sepsis, unexpected fall in the hospital, unexpected death, stroke, development of sacral decubitus ulcers, and cases of medical claims of medical necessity. He has also worked as a medical consultant in reviewing Veteran Disability Claims.
Dr. Darwish has been the acting coordinator of the Morbidity and Mortality Conferences for the Department of Medicine since 2013. Therefore, as part of his job, he constantl...
Neil Doherty, MD
Citrus Valley Cardiology
Glendora, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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nuclear cardiology, pacemakers & defibrillators, cardiac catheterization, stents, endocarditis, stroke, chest pain, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolus, aortic dissection, atrial fibrillation, anti-coagulation, platelet inhibitors, lipids, cholesterol, hypertension, ICDs, morbidity & mortality
Uri Elkayam, MD
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Cardiovascular Disease
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Heart disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac catheterization, CHF, maternal cardiology, coronary artery disease, chest pain, heart attack, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, high blood pressure, HTN, arrhythmia, angioplasty, peripartum cardiomyopathy, cardio obstetrics
I am a clinical cardiologist with over 40 years of experience, widely published author and a clinical investigator with national and international reputation. Currently I am a professor of cardiology at the University of southern California. My clinical activities include attending the coronary care unit, the cardiology consult service and the out- patient cardiology clinic at the Los Angeles General medical center, managing a wide spectrum of complex cardiac patients. In addition for over 4 decades I have run a busy program of cardio obstetrics taking care of all pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions at the hospital and at the cardio obstetrics clinic. For almost 35 years I practiced invasive and interventional cardiology and performed thousands of invasive procedures. I have a national and international reputation and have given hundreds of lectures and directed educational programs in the US and around the globe. I was awarded the prestigious American College of Card...
Sendhil Krishnan, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Top Rated Expert Interventional cardiologist
Pacific Heart & Vascular
Orange, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Interventional Cardiologist Expert, Endovascular Medicine, Board certified cardiologist, sudden cardiac arrest, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker, cardiomyopathy, Defibrillator, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial infarction, PTCA, Angioplasty, Stent, Wrongful Death, Dissection
Dr. Sendhil Krishnan, a top-rated expert witness and Independent Medical Examiner (IME), brings over a decade of experience to the legal field, with more than 50 cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. He provides comprehensive services including case review, merit evaluation, and deposition testimony.
As a respected interventional and general cardiologist with 12+ years of clinical practice, Dr. Krishnan's expertise covers procedures such as catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, and advanced pacemaker technologies. He is also a recognized leader and speaker in cardiovascular medicine and is published in multiple scientific journals and studies.
Dr. Krishnan is known for delivering unbiased, evidence-based reports with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring thorough preparation and composure during depositions and trials.
Mayer Rashtian, MD,FACC,FHRS
Experienced Cardiac Electrophysiologist Expert
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Pasadena, California
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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Arrhythmia, cardiac electrophysiology, pacemakers, cardiology, defibrillators, ICD, atrial fibrillation, flutter, ventricular tachycardia, cardiac ablations, Vaccine injury, life expectancy, congestive heart of failure, Esophageal Fistula, watchman, valvular heart disease, Medical Board inquiry
I currently serve as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Department at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. I lead a busy practice that offers a comprehensive range of arrhythmia services, including complex ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator implants, and biventricular devices. I am also deeply involved in cardiac arrhythmia research, having participated in numerous cardiac device and sudden cardiac death trials. My CV and list of publications are extensive.
I have substantial experience managing device recalls, defective leads, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, ablation procedures, and left atrial appendage closures using WATCHMAN and AMULET devices. Additionally, I am an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, USC, and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at UCLA. I work with both defense and plaintiff cases, offering objective medical insights based on the case’s facts, independent of the side retain...
Aman Saw, MD
Praxis Med Experts
Pleasanton, California
Interventional Cardiology
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Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiopulmonary Disorders, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Cardiac Stents, Hyperlipidemia, PTCA, Angioplasty, Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Aman Saw is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who has been practicing for over ten years. He has experience in clinical and administrative cardiology serving as Medical Director of the Echocardiography & Cardiac Catheterization laboratory. Dr. Saw has been involved with community health systems in creating county-wide standards for cardiac care in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Specialty areas include;
Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiopulmonary Disorders, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Atrial Fibrillation, Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Cardiac Stents, Hyperlipidemia, PTCA, Angioplasty, Interventional Cardiology, Coronary Angiography, Coronary Artery stenting, Atherosclerosis, Medical Malpractice, Standards of Care, and Heart Attack.
Kelsey Flint, MD, MSCS
Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure Physician
Kelsey Flint MD PLLC
Denver, Colorado
Cardiovascular Disease
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cardiology, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, heart attack, myocardial infarction, hypertension, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation, chest pain, cardiac rehabilitation, coronary artery disease, left ventricular assist device, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram
I am a licensed physician and cardiologist triple-boarded in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine in active clinical practice. I treat a wide range of conditions within general cardiology and advanced heart failure including hypertension, diagnosis and surveillance of aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart attack (myocardial infarction), heart failure, and pre-operative cardiac assessment (a.k.a. “cardiac clearance”).
- I serve as an Expert Witness for both Defense and Plaintiff.
- 2 week or less turnaround time for initial opinion in most cases.
Please reach out to schedule a free 15-minute conversation to ensure I am a good fit for your case and your firm.
[email protected]
www.kelseyflintmd.com
cell - 720-805-8943
My CV and Expert Witness Fee Schedule are available upon request.
Eric J Berkowitz, MD, FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Arrhtyhmia Service
Boca Raton, Florida
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Catheter Ablation, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Extraction, Arrhythmia, Antiarrhythmic drug, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Stroke, Syncope, Cardiac Resynchronization, Echocardiography, Remote Monitoring
I am currently a board certified cardiac electrophysiologist practicing in South Florida. I am a partner at Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, which I joined after the completion of my training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Yale University/Yale-New Haven Hospital. I am also board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and am board-eligible in critical care medicine.
I currently practice all aspects of clinical and invasive cardiac electrophysiology, performing >500 device implants/replacements(PPMs, ICDs, SICDs, Leadless PPMs, ILRs, LAAO), >50 extractions(laser lead extraction) and >200 ablations(SVT, AF, VT) yearly. I remain involved in academic medicine and research, currently holding the title of Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
Carl A Dragstedt, DO, FACC
Dragon Oaks Consulting, LLC
Alachua, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Myocardial Infarction, Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sudden Cardiac Death, Cardiac Arrest, Chest Pain, Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Aneurysm, Pacemaker, Cardiac Catheterization, Blood Thinner, IME
Dr Dragstedt is a featured speaker and guest lecturer both domestically and internationally and has numerous academic publications in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine. He is Board-Certified by the ABIM in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is a former full-time faculty member at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he now serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor. He maintains licensure in Florida, New York, Arizona, and Georgia. He is a Peer Reviewer for the journal Clinical Cardiology and serves as a consultant for the Agency for HealthCare Administration for the State of Florida. Dr Dragstedt’s areas of expertise include all aspects of Cardiovascular Medicine across a broad array of clinical conditions. He provides Expert Review, Summary, Deposition, and Testimony on behalf of defense and plaintiff clients nationwide.
Atul Madan, M.D., MBA
Asst Professor, UCF College of Medicine, Orlando.
VA-VA Consulting, LLC.
Kissimmee, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Pacemaker, ICD, TAVR, catheterization, STEMI, heart attack, balloon, stent, coronary dissection, perforation, TEE, valve disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, embolism, hypertension, aortic aneurysm, hyperlipidemia, stroke
I am board-certified in five specialties, including cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. In my last 23 years of practice, I have treated over 200,000 cardiac patients. I completed my interventional cardiology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Harvard Medical School (now Mass General Brigham) in Boston. I recently served as the Chairman of the Department of Cardiology at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, Kissimmee, FL. Additionally, I am an Assistant Professor and Focused Inquiry and Research Experience (FIRE) Program research mentor at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL. I am also actively involved in research, peer-reviewed presentations, and publications. I am certified as an Expert Witness by the State of Florida with a medical license to practice in Florida and Georgia. Please call or text me at (516) 603-7177. I have represented in both plaintiff and defendant cases. For more details, please refer to my CV. I will send you...
John F Norris, M.D.
Cardiac Rhythm Expert Consulting
Clearwater, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Sudden Death, Coumadin, Eliquis, Pradaxa, Warfarin, Xarelto, Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Norris is a multiply board certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist who trained under Douglas P. Zipes, MD, at Indiana University School of Medicine. He has practiced cardiac electrophysiology for more than 20 years in Clearwater, FL and has specialized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention. Dr. Norris has lectured extensively in Florida and as far away as Macedonia on the utilization of catheter ablation, device therapy and newer medications for the management of atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Norris is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society and spends most of his time in clinical practice as the head of Pinellas Arrhythmia Associates, PA. He has been extensively involved in the American Heart Association “Get With the Guidelines-Atrial Fibrillation” initiative and offers complete medical-legal consulting services including comprehensive medical summary reporting, standard of care reporting and expert witness...
Ricky M Schneider, M.D.
RM Schneider MD PA
BOYNTON BEACH, Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Stress Testing, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Disease, Mitral Valve Disease, Pacemakers, Sudden Cardiac Death
Expert Witness and Medical Case Reviewer
Cardiology practice in Broward County (South Florida) for 35 years
Board-Certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Education:
Salutatorian, John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, Long Island, NY
B.S., Yale College, cum laude
M.D., Yale Medical School
Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine (3 years), Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, NY
Fellowship in Cardiology (3 years), Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Academic Affiliations:
Former Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of Nuclear Cardiology, Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Current Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Current Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Ra...
Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
Florida
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Lipids, Hypertension
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
Heather Bloom, MD, FACC
Emory University/Atlanta VAMC
Tucker, Georgia
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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icd, crt, pacemaker, defibrillator, loop recorder, watchman, micra, avair, ablations, electrophysiology study, cardioversion, atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular tachycardia, sudden cardiac death, sudden cardiac arrest, ACS, PE, HTN, CAD
Associate Professor of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine. 17 years experience with legal work. Board Certified in Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Imdad Ahmed, MD,MBA,CPE, FACC, FHRS, FACP
System Director of Arrhythmia Center
Mercy Health System, University of Illinois School of Medicine, Rockford
Rockford, Illinois
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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Arrhythmia, Ablation, Pacemaker, Defibrillator, atrial fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia, Supraventricular tachycardia, Watchman device, LA appendage closure device, PFO closure device, stress test, echocardiogram, blood clot, Coronary stent, heart attack, congestive heart failure, blood thinner
Dr. Ahmed is a quadruple board-certified physician in Cardiovascular diseases, Electrophysiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.
His specializations include all aspects of electrophysiology, catheter ablations, left atrial appendage closure devices, cardiac device management, and General Cardiology. He serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Arrhythmia Center. Dr.Ahmed is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Rockford. Dr.Ahmed has conducted research projects and presented at national and international cardiology conferences. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles.
In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Ahmed has an MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare and is a certified physician executive by the American Association of Physician Leadership.
Dr.Ahmed has extensive clinical experience in following areas:
Arrhythmia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contraction, atrial fibrillation, atri...
Phillip D Magidson, MD, MPH
Triple Boarded Geriatric Emergency Medicine Expert
Baltimore, Maryland
Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics
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Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Older adults, Falls, Delirium, Trauma, Infections, Capacity, Sepsis, Dementia, Pain management, End of life care, Wound Care, Syncope, Functional decline, Pneumonia, Atrial fibrillation, Weakness, Urinary tract infection, Polypharmacy, EMTALA
I am a triple boarded emergency medicine physician, internist and geriatrician with extensive expertise in providing patient care at the bedside as well as administrative, educational, research and leadership experience in the academic emergency medicine and geriatric emergency medicine fields.
I serve as an associate clinical director and director of geriatric emergency medicine of a busy, urban, Department of Emergency Medicine and chair our department's internal peer review committee. In these roles, I have had the opportunity to lead numerous clinical case reviews with an eye toward safety and quality improvement.
With dual academic appointments as Assistant Professor of both Emergency Medicine and Medicine, I participate in the education of a wide variety of health sciences trainees including medical students, resident physicians and fellows. As such, I have lectured locally, regional and nationally on matters in general emergency medicine and geriatric emergency medicine ...
Christina Vassileva, MD
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease
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mitral valve repair, mitral valve replacement, mitral valve surgery, valve repair, valve replacement, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, TAVR, TAVI, coronary artery bypass, CABG, aortic aneurysm, atrial fibrillation
I completed medical school and general surgery at Johns Hopkins and subsequently finished my training in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac track at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School in 2009. Throughout my training I have received multiple awards that distinguish my scholastic achievement.
I am well versed in all aspects of cardiac surgery. I have special expertise in mitral valve repair. I also have experience with transcatherter aortic valve replacement.
I have been involved on a national level in a number of professional organizations, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) as a member of the Quality Management Task Force as one of the participants in the development of the updated risk model in cardiac surgery, on which the STS risk calculator is based. In the American College of Cardiology (ACC), I have participated in a number of initiatives on patient-centered care and shared decision-making. In addition, I am one of two surgeons nationally t...
Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
Michigan
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Lipids, Hypertension
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
Jason B. Garlie, MD, MS, FACC, FHRS
Garlie Medical Consulting
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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pacemaker, implantable-cardioverter defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization therapy, heart block, cardiac catheter ablation, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, fistula, anticoagulation, stroke, ventricular tachycardia, sudden cardiac death
Dr. Garlie is an actively practicing Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist within a community hospital in suburban Minneapolis. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Internal Medicine. He was trained at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology under John Miller, MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Garlie is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society. His practice includes implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, as well as advanced cardiac catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia.
Benjamin F. Wong, MD
Rochester, Minnesota
Cardiovascular Disease
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General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience.
He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
Timothy J. McDermott, MD
Osage Beach Cardiology,LTD
Linn Creek, Missouri
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Chest pain, angina, coronary artery, heart failure, heart attack, vascular medicine, claudication, stent, atherectomy, pacemaker, ICD, sudden death, nuclear cardiology, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, PTCA, Angioplasty, echocardiography, shortness of breath, arrhythmias
* Dr. McDermott is an experienced Interventional and general cardiologist with over 25 yrs clinical practice in Interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine and critical limb ischemia, general cardiology, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, pacemaker implantation, implantable defibrillators (ICD) including biventricular devices, and leadless pacemakers. Dr. McDermott has particular interests in the management of complex and high risk patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease.
* He is committed to ongoing education in these areas of interest.
* Dr. McDermott has board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular disease, subspecialty Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac pacing, and physician interpretation vascular ultrasound.
* Dr. McDermott is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.
He is currently licensed in Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, ...
Louis W Kantaros, MD, FACC
The Heart Center/Nuvance Health
Poughkeepsie, New York
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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Myocardial Infarction, Complications from cardiac catheterization, Vascular injury, Radial artery occlusion, Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, Cardiac stent complications, Chest pain, Cardiac enzymes, Abnormal ECG
Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Vascular Medicine
Director of Cardiovascular Research, Nuvance Health, Poughkeepsie, NY
Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Nuvance Health
Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck, NY
Past Director, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
Past Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Saint Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY
Castle Connelly Regional Top Doctor Award-Interventional Cardiology 2019-2023
Anuradha (Anu) Mendu, MD, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV
Buffalo, New York
Addiction Medicine, Hospitalist
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Inpatient and outpatient addiction, Buprenorphine, Overdose, Alcoholism, Withdrawal, Detox, Stroke, Sepsis, COVID, CHF, Perioperative medicine, Renal, Respiratory and Hepatic Failure, Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Coronary artery disease, PE/DVT, Bed Sores, Atrial Fibrillation
Award winning, Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Health Care Quality Management with over 8 years of work experience. Currently the Medical Director for an Outpatient Substance Use Clinical Center and also working as a hospitalist in a level 1 trauma center and academic medical center. Worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor with the University at Buffalo where I engaged in clinical training of medical students and residents.
Completed my Internal Medicine Residency training from the University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York.
I have been recognized as the Top Internist in Buffalo, New York by colleagues and peers, by Women in Medicine, recognized as the Hospitalist of the Month and nominated multiple times for the Outstanding Physician Award. Received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award during my Internal Medicine Residency, awarded by the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) that recognizes residents who are exemplars of com...
Michael Sassower, MD FACC FSCAI
Cardiology, structural heart disease
New Hartford, New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Interventional cardiology, structural heart, cardiovascular disease, cardiology, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, stent, peripheral vascular disease, cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, valvular heart disease
Dr. Sassower is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology. He has been in clinical practice for almost 30 years.
He was admitted to the Honors Program In Medical Education 6 year medical program at Northwestern University. He completed a BS in Medical Science from Northwestern University and received his MD from Northwestern University Medical School.
Dr. Sassower completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship as well as his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Deaconess Hospital/Harvard Medical School where he was also a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
He is the Medical Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at Mohawk Valley Health System. He has expertise in clinical cardiology, Interventional Cardiology (including atherectomy, stenting, thrombectomy), Impella LVAD placement, Structural Heart disease device management (Watchman, TAVR, Mitraclip), peripheral vascular intervention including atherectomy and...
Ashvin Tadakamalla, MD, MBA
AKT, PLLC
Buffalo, New York
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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Perioperative Medicine, Stroke, Seizure, Sepsis, COVID, Pneumonia, COPD, Asthma, Shock, Respiratory Failure, Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Atrial fibrillation, Pulmonary Embolism, DVT, Hepatic Failure, Electrolyte-Acid-Base abnormality, GI Bleed, Cauda Equina
Award winning Board Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist Physician, Associate Medical Director at a Level 1 Trauma Academic Medical Center. Extensive leadership experience as the Director of 45 FTE Hospitalist Group and the Associate Chief of Internal Medicine. Graduated with Prelim General Surgery Residency at Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital (affiliated with Wayne State University, Michigan), Categorical Internal Medicine residency from Mc Laren Hospital, Michigan State University at Flint, Michigan and MBA with a certificate in Health Sector Management from Duke University.
Recognized multiple times as Program Director of the Month and my team was awarded Program of the Month on multiple occasions.
Received an award from Department of Psychiatry, University at Buffalo for Outstanding Service in providing medical consultative support to psychiatrists.
Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
New York
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Lipids, Hypertension
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
Benjamin F. Wong, MD
New York
Cardiovascular Disease
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General Cardiology, Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Stress Testing, Cardiac Arrest, Valvular Heart Disease, Cholesterol, Hypertension
Benjamin Wong, MD is a Mayo Clinic-trained, board-certified, adult non-invasive cardiologist with 10+ years of direct, hands-on inpatient and outpatient clinical experience.
He graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University (BA degree) and earned his MD from Cornell University. He completed Internal Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by a general cardiology fellowship in New York. After returning to Mayo Clinic for an Advanced Adult Echocardiography fellowship, he was employed as a full-time Mayo Clinic attending cardiologist for 8.5 years. During his time at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wong served as the Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory for the Southwest MN region of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
Dr. Wong is detail-oriented and excels at explaining complex heart issues in easily understandable terms. He has been recognized by peers for being a dedicated and dependable team-player.
John R Filip, MD, FAPWCA, FSVMB
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Atrial fibrillation, Anticoagulation, Sudden Cardiac Death, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial Contusion in MVA, Chest Pain, Heart Failure, Vascular Medicine
• Board-certified, fellowship-trained physician specializing in cardiology and internal medicine.
• Over 40 years’ experience in active cardiology and internal medicine practice.
• Past director of Bryn Mawr Wound Care and Vascular Center.
• Extensive teaching experience of medical residents and medical students.
• Author of numerous cardiology publications.
• Experienced expert witness on both plaintiff and defense cases.
• Has been called upon to express opinions in the areas of myocardial infarction, myocardial contusion, ischemic cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrest, and heart injury in motor vehicle accidents.
Elaine Goldhammer, MD
ELG Expert MD, LLC
West Chester , Pennsylvania
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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Pneumonia, COVID-19, diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, stroke, COPD, Infection, End of Life care, internal medicine, hospitalist specialization, pressure sores, heart failure
Elaine Goldhammer, MD, attended Jefferson Medical College for her Medical Degree and Tulane School of Medicine for her Residency. She has over 20 years of experience and knowledge and provides excellent medical care to her patients. She has worked at a top hospital near the Philadelphia area for over ten years, where she held leadership positions. Dr. Goldhammer continues to live in Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia. After taking a brief break from working full-time, she is now working again, full-time as a hospitalist, and enjoys practicing medicine again.
Her medical and leadership experience has granted her the expertise and wisdom to care for people, and Dr. Goldhammer has a natural ease in having difficult conversations which will translate well to legal work. As a member of the Society of Hospitalist Medicine and an avid reader, she stays on top of best practices. Elaine is an excellent communicator, deeply respected by her colleagues, has an excellent reputa...
Charles S Wade, MD
Master Clinician Cardiologist
CL Wade Enterprises LLC
DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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Cardiologist, Myocardial infarction, Heart Failure, Cardiac arrest, Heart attack, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Hemorrhage, Cardiomyopathy, QT Prolongation, Major Bleeding
Dual American Board of Internal Medicine Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Demonstrated excellence in cardiac imaging by certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology subspecialty boards. Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Teaching experience with Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Naval Medical Center Portmsouth and Lankenau Heart Group. Vast COVID-19 Experience.
Dr. Wade is a physician expert employed in full-time clinical practice at Mainline Health with the Lankenau Heart Group. Designated Master Clinician with extensive experience in teaching nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, interns, residents and fellows.
Over a decade of clinical experience all over the world. Expert in all forms of stress testing, cardiac procedures, cardiac imaging and post-MI care. Special experience in consultative cardiology, outpatient, CCU, cardiac imaging, diastolic heart failure and cardio-oncology.
Nava...
Christopher Wenger, DO, FACC, FNLA
York, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease, Preventive Medicine
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General cardiology, Preventive cardiology, Coronary artery disease, Chest pain, Echocardiography, Stress testing, Acute coronary syndrome, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Atrial fibrillation, Cholesterol, Lipids, Hypertension
-Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult echocardiography, and Clinical lipidology.
-Award-winning clinical physician.
-Award-winning physician educator.
-Published author in various medical journals.
-Active committee member of two national medical organizations.
-Experienced speaker to the public, media, and medical professionals on various topics of cardiovascular and preventive medicine, clinical lipidology, and industry-sponsored pharmacotherapy.
-Currently serving as the medical director of preventive cardiology for a health system that spans 5 counties in Pennsylvania.
Arvindh N. Kanagasundram, MD, FHRS
Kfive Consulting
Brentwood, Tennessee
Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology
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Arrhythmia, Pacemaker Implantation, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, Defibrillation, Catheter Ablation, Atrial fibrillation, Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Supra-ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Epicardial Access, Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion, Wolff- Parkinson-White
Award Winning, Actively Practicing Electrophysiologist (which involves the diagnosis and treatment of electrical abnormalities (arrhythmias) of the heart). Dartmouth Educated. Cornell and Stanford Trained. Triple Board Certified (Electrophysiology, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine). Vanderbilt Faculty.
Jeffrey Lofgran, MD, FACP
Jeffrey Lofgran, MD PLLC
Highland, Utah
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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sepsis, COVID-19, pneumonia, blood clots, gastrointestinal bleeding, cirrhosis, hospital transfers, decubitus ulcers, diabetic ketoacidosis, falls, heart failure, heart attack, atrial fibrillation, urinary tract infection
I am a board-certified, actively practicing full-time internal medicine hospitalist physician and medical expert witness. I also have experience doing independent medical exams (IME). I am licensed to practice medicine in Utah. I am a recent Fellow of the American College of Physicians and am an active member of the American Medical Association and the Society of Hospital Medicine. I also have extensive teaching experience both formerly as an undergraduate teaching assistant as well as currently as an adjunct faculty member at two medical schools, frequently teaching medical students and/or residents on the inpatient wards and supervising their interactions and learning with patients. I have published multiple chapters in two different textbooks written for medical students and given several presentations as detailed in my CV. I enjoy talking with patients and teaching them about their diagnoses and treatment plans, as well as helping them to navigate the healthcare system. Making a...
Matthew Schumaecker, MD, FACC, FASNC
cardiology.expert
Roanoke, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease
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Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, Stress Testing Echocardiography, Surgical Clearance, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Anticoagulation (Blood Thinners), Cardiac Arrest, Clinical Informatics, Information Technology
Dr. Schumaecker provides medical-legal consulting and expert witness services in the fields of diagnostic and clinical cardiology. He is a board-certified cardiologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching in an academic setting. An experienced public speaker, he is able to explain complex medical concepts in a simple and articulate manner. He has won several teaching awards throughout his career.
Dr. Schumaecker holds five post-secondary diplomas including degrees in medicine, biology, music, information technology and business administration. He also holds five medical board certifications including cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography and clinical informatics. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and has served on committees for both of these professional societies.