Cynthia C Taub MD MBA

Summary

• Cynthia C. Taub, MD, MBA is a nationally recognized cardiologist, physician-scientist, and healthcare leader. She serves as Chair of the Department of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University and holds the Edward C. Reifenstein Endowed Professorship of Medicine. Dr. Taub is an internationally known expert in cardiovascular imaging and echocardiography, with a career spanning leadership roles at Dartmouth Health, Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the University of Connecticut. She has led major clinical, research, and educational programs in cardiovascular medicine, advancing multimodality imaging, women’s cardiovascular health, and innovative models of patient care. A prominent leader in cardiology, Dr. Taub has held numerous national and international leadership positions within the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), including Treasurer, Vice President, and President-Elect, and has served on multiple strategic, finance, and governance committees. Her influence extends across major cardiovascular societies, guideline development, and global cardiovascular education. Dr. Taub is a prolific scholar, mentor, and educator with extensive peer-reviewed publications, NIH- and industry-supported research, and a long record of training future leaders in cardiology and cardiovascular imaging. She has received numerous teaching awards, including the Richard Popp Teaching Award by the ASE that epitomizes the ideal qualities of teacher, mentor and role model in cardiology. Her work bridges clinical excellence, academic innovation, and transformative leadership in medicine.