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David Schopfer, MD, Cardiology, Bethesda, MD

David W Schopfer MD MS

Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation


Cardiologist

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  • 6705 Rockledge DrRockledge IBethesda, MD 20817

  • Phone+1 301-402-3833

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Summary

  • David Schopfer, MD, is a cardiologist based in Bethesda, MD, with a focus on preventive cardiology, general cardiology, and coronary artery disease. He completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at Boston University, cardiology fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago, and a research fellowship at the San Francisco VA and UCSF.

    He previously was employed at the San Francisco VA while serving as an assistant professor at UCSF School of Medicine.

    He is currently employed at National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and practices clinically at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. His research interests include coronary artery disease, prevention of atherosclerosis, and works on numerous clinical trials. Dr. Schopfer has received several awards, including the Director’s Award from NHLBI, and has published multiple articles on topics related to coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Education & Training

  • San Francisco VA Medical Center
    San Francisco VA Medical CenterFellowship, VA Quality Scholars, 2011 - 2014
  • University of California, San Francisco
    University of California, San FranciscoMAS, Clinical Research, 2011 - 2013
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008 - 2011
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2019 - 2027
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Director’s Award for RADx contributions NHLBI, 2020
  • DCVS COVID-Response Group Award NHLBI, 2020
  • Young Investigator Award American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • American Heart Association Study Shows Veterans with Depression and/or PTSD More Likely to Seek Cardiac Rehab
    American Heart Association Study Shows Veterans with Depression and/or PTSD More Likely to Seek Cardiac RehabJune 12th, 2019
  • No, Slapping the Inside of a Person’s Elbow Can’t Prevent or Treat a Heart Attack
    No, Slapping the Inside of a Person’s Elbow Can’t Prevent or Treat a Heart AttackFebruary 3rd, 2024

Grant Support

  • K23NIH NHLBI2018–2019

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