Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias near Seattle, WA

Biography: Eathar Razak, MD, offers state-of-the-art cardiac care with an emphasis on treating complex heart rhythm disorders using the latest field advancements. His other interests include intravenous lead management, including laser lead extraction, and other structural heart procedures. Dr. Razak takes a proactive approach to patient care. He strives to treat each patient as he would his own family, with expert care and compassion. Dr. Razak is a Fellow of the Heart and Rhythm Society (FHRS), and member of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.

Biography: Nathan Segerson, MD, FHRS, is a board-certified in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Segerson believes that the seriousness of the intervention should match the seriousness of the condition. Nobody should be over-treated or over-medicated for symptomatic, benign diagnoses, but we should never settle for deteriorating quality of life if promising therapeutic options exist. Also, both medications and procedural therapies should always be coupled with guidance toward a healthy lifestyle.

Biography: Jad Swingle, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and management of_x000D_ all cardiac arrhythmias. He has specialty training in catheter_x000D_ ablation of arrhythmias and implantation of pacemakers and_x000D_ defibrillators. Dr. Swingle has a particular interest in the catheter_x000D_ ablation of atrial fibrillation.Dr. Swingle believes in a collaborative approach to patient care._x000D_ He focuses on educating patients about their condition and_x000D_ learning how their diagnosis impacts their life. With this foundation_x000D_ he is able to work together with them to determine the best_x000D_ treatment option. _x000D_

Biography: Neal Chatterjee, MD, MSc is a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, and an assistant professor of Medicine at UW School of Medicine.Dr. Chatterjee's clinical interests focus on catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and other supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs). Dr. Chatterjee values understanding each patient's goals in order to create an active partnership with his patients and deliver the best care possible.Dr. Chatterjee received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He then completed his internal medicine residency and fellowships in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He also earned a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.Dr. Chatterjee is an active clinical investigator with a research focus on the prevention and treatment of sudden cardiac death.

Biography: Jordan M. Prutkin, M.D., M.H.S., is a cardiac electrophysiologist and sports cardiologist. He is a Professor of Medicine in the Section of Electrophysiology in the Division of Cardiology. He is the Medical Director of Ambulatory Care for the UW Heart Institute and Associate Director of the UW Center for Sports Cardiology. Dr. Prutkin sees patients with a variety of heart rhythm disorders including atrial fibrillation (afib), atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW), ventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), and sudden cardiac arrest. He is an experienced ablationist and implants all types of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).Dr. Prutkin's other clinical and research focus is the management of arrhythmias in athletes and recreational exercisers. His goal is not to restrict patients, but to help them excel and live their best lives.

Biography: Dr. Gabriel Aldea, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 44 years. Dr. Gabriel Aldea, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and UW Medical Center-Montlake.

Care Philosophy: I believe in forming a partnership with the patient. Diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can be enormously beneficial for cardiovascular health. If medications or procedures are needed, we can decide together on the best plan to use those to achieve optimal cardiovascular health and a better quality of life.

Biography: Dr. Babak Nazer, MD is an Internist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Babak Nazer, MD is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake and UW Medicine.

Biography: Bhanu Gupta, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with additional board certification in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. When treating patients, Dr. Gupta listens without interruption, stresses kindness and empathy, and takes into consideration what patients value most and how they can achieve an optimal quality of life. Dr. Gupta is a member of the American College of Cardiology; American Heart Association; Heart Failure Society of America; International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation; American Society of Echocardiography; and Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).Conditions and Procedures:Advanced heart failureCardiac amyloidosisHeart transplantLeft ventricular assist devices (LVAD)Mechanical circulatory support devices (MCS) Pulmonary hypertension

Biography: Elina Minami, M.D., is a board certified physician at the Cardiology Clinic at UW Medical Center and a UW associate professor of Medicine and Cardiology.Dr. Minami is an expert in the management of advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. She employs a patient-centered approach in managing her patients' care, working with them to find balance in living with a chronic condition.Dr. Minami earned her M.D. from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is board certified in both Cardiology and in Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation. Her clinical interests include the management of pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. Her research interests include stem-cell based therapies in cardiac repair and research in antibody-mediated rejection.?