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David Schopfer, MD, Cardiology, Bethesda, MD, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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Cardiology • Bethesda, MD

Cardiologist

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Summary

  • David W. Schopfer, M.D., M.A.S. specializes in cardiovascular disease with a long-term goal is to develop, implement, and disseminate cost-effective strategies to improve delivery of high-quality cardiovascular care. This includes particular focus on the utilization new methods of healthcare delivery including telemedicine and mobile technologies, identifying opportunities to improve utilization of guideline-directed medical therapies, and implementation of cost-effective interventions.

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
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 2004
  • Boston College
    Boston CollegeBS, Biochemistry, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

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
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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
  • KL2NIH2014–2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. David Schopfer, Dr. David Schopfer, MD, Dr. D Schopfer, Dr. David W Schopfer