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Office
75 Francis STreet
Brigham and Women Hospital
Boston, MA 02115Phone+1 857-307-1989- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- Maine Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999 - 2001
- Maine Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1998
- UMMS-BaystateResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1994
- University of Vermont College of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- ME State Medical License 1997 - 2025
- CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
- MA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
- CT State Medical License 2008 - 2018
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsUse of Optimal Medical Therapy in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation.S Hammad Jafri, Pavel Hushcha, Pranav Dorbala, Gisele Bousquet, Christine Lutfy, Lauren Mellett, Lindsay Sonis, Ron Blankstein, Christopher Cannon, Jorge Plutzky, Donn...> ;Current Problems in Cardiology. 2024 Jan 1
- 1 citationsWeight Loss and Its Predictors During Participation in Cardiac Rehabilitation.Pavel Hushcha, S Hammad Jafri, Majed M Malak, Frances Parpos, Pranav Dorbala, Gisele Bousquet, Christine Lutfy, Lindsay Sonis, Lexie Cabral, Lauren Mellett, Donna Polk...> ;The American Journal of Cardiology. 2022 Sep 1
- 8 citationsImpact of coronary artery calcium testing on patient management.Wanda Y Wu, David W Biery, Adam N Berman, Grace Hsieh, Sanjay Divakaran, Sumit Gupta, Michael L Steigner, Ayaz Aghayev, Hicham Skali, Donna M Polk, Jorge Plutzky, Chri...> ;Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. 2021 Dec 17
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Lectures
- Highlighted Original Research: Prevention and the Year in Review2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
- Panelist: Exercise Therapy in PAD Opportunities and Practical Tips2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
- Engage @ACC.19 Studio: FIT Jeopardy IV2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
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Press Mentions
- Signs You May Have "Sticky" High Cholesterol, as New Study Identifies Risky Type of LDLDecember 30th, 2022
- Signs You May Have “Sticky” High Cholesterol, as New Study Identifies Risky Type of LDL — Eat This Not ThatDecember 18th, 2022
- This Next Step of Integrating Mass General Brigham Will Be the Toughest One YetSeptember 27th, 2022
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Grant Support
- The Effect Of High-Dose Atorvastatin On Neuronal Activity And Cognitive FunctionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2010–2012
- The Effect Of A Lifestyle Management And Cardiovascular Risk Reduction ProgramNational Center For Research Resources2007
- Effects Of A Lifestyle Management And Cardiovascular Risk Reduction ProgramNational Center For Research Resources2006
- Benefit Of Elevation Of Hdl-Cholesterol On Cardiovascular Outcomes In WomenNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Hospital Affiliations
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, Massachusetts
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