BOARD CERTIFICATION |
Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine |
EDUCATION |
His undergraduate degree is from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree was acquired at Semmelweis Medical University. Residency training was completed at the University of Louisville where he was also the Chief Medical Resident. Fellowship training was completed at St. Louis University where he was also the Chief Cardiology Fellow.
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AWARDS & POSITIONS |
Cardiology Oversight Committee 2002-2008, St. John's Mercy Medical Ctr
Director, Non-Invasive Cardiology 1988-2005, St. John's Mercy Medical Ctr Teaching Staff Internal Medicine 1988-2005, St. John's Mercy Medical Ctr Director, Clinical Research, Mercy Cardiology Clinic 1995-2002 Teacher of the Year 1999-2000, Transitional Residents, St. John's Mercy Med Ctr Teacher of the Year 2004, Internal Medicine, St. John's Mercy Medical Ctr Teacher of the Year 2003-2004, Family Practice, St. John's Mercy Medical Ctr Teacher of the Year 2008-2009, Family Practice, St. John's Mercy Medical Ctr Special Achievement Performance Award 1984, VAMC, Louisville, KY |
RESEARCH HISTORY |
PROVE-IT: Pravastatin vs. Atorvastatin
CHARM: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker in Heart Failure PRESTO: Tranilast Restenosis Trial WATCH: Anti-Thrombolic vs. Antiplatelet Therapy in Heart Failure BEST: Beta-Blocker Evaluation Survival Trial, Phase III BRAVO: IIB/IIIa Inhibitor Trial, Phase III CHALLENGE: Lipid Lowering Agent Trial, Phase IV DMP 017: IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Crossover Trial, Phase II DMP 754-010 IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Trial, Phase II ADMIRE: AMP 579 Delivery for MI Reduction, Phase II SPAF III: TEE in Atrial Fibrillation |