
Gery F Tomassoni MD FACC, FHRS
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Director of EP lab, Chairman of Cardiovascular Research Baptist Health Lexington
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1720 Nicholasville Road4th floorLexington, KY 40503
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Summary
- Dr. Gery Tomassoni is a cardiologist specializing in cardiac electrophysiology, based in Lexington, KY. He completed his medical education with a focus on cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology through fellowships at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Tomassoni has held several roles at Baptist Health Lexington since 1999, including Chairman of Cardiovascular Service Line and Director of Cardiovascular Research. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. His research expertise encompasses atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, pacemaker implantation, and congestive heart failure, with numerous publications in prominent journals. His clinical trial involvement includes studies on pulmonary vein isolation and leadless pacemaker systems. Dr. Tomassoni is a recognized Fellow of both the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1996 - 1998
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1994 - 1996
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
KY State Medical License 1998 - 2027
VA State Medical License 1996 - 2000
NC State Medical License 1995 - 1999
OH State Medical License 1991 - 1994
American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (HRS) Heart Rhythm Society
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
- Promote Q Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) and Quartet Left Ventricular Heart Lead Study Start of enrollment: 2009 Sep 01
- Left Atrial Pressure Monitoring to Optimize Heart Failure Therapy Start of enrollment: 2010 Apr 01
- Ranolazine Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Trial Start of enrollment: 2011 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Simultaneous Leadless Pacemaker Implant With Atrioventricular Node Ablation via Internal Jugular Approach.John J Lee, Emile G Daoud, Joel W Simon, Johan D Aasbo, Gery F Tomassoni
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. 2026-02-01 - 29 citationsPulsed Field Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation With Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring Follow-Up: ADVANTAGE AF Phase 2.Vivek Y Reddy, Edward P Gerstenfeld, Boris Schmidt, Jason G Andrade, Devi Nair
Circulation. 2025-07-08 - 38 citationsPulsed Field Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: 1-Year Results of ADVANTAGE AF.Vivek Y Reddy, Edward P Gerstenfeld, Boris Schmidt, Devi Nair, Andrea Natale
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2025-05-06
Journal Articles
- Multipoint Pacing Reduces Predicted Health Care Costs in the Majority of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy PatientsSeth J Worley, Imran Niazi, Gery Tomassoni, Journal of Cardiac Failure
- Induction of sinus node dysfunction and atrial fibrillation by rapid atrial pacing in sheep.Tomassoni G, Nicely LM, Natale A, Wharton JM, Wolf PD, JACC
- QT prolongation and dispersion in myocardial ischemia and infarction.Tomassoni G, Pisano E, Gardner L, Krucoff MW, Natale A, J Electrocardiol
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Quality of life and length of persistence of sinus rhythm in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation following successful internal atrial cardioversion.Natale A, Beheiry S, Rajkovich K, Tomassoni G, PisanoE, Leonelli F, PACE
- Effects of the lower pacing rate on quality of life of elderly patients with a VVIR pacemaker implanted following AV node ablation for chronic atrial fibrillation.Zimmerman L, Newby K, Barold H, Tomassoni G, Pisano E, Fanelli R, Natale A, PACE
- Nitroglycerin versus increasing dose of isoproterenol during head-up testing in subjects older than 60 years of age with unexplained syncope.Natale A, Newby KH, Zimmerman L, Tomassoni G, Wolverton A, Henderson P, Pacifico A, PACE
Lectures
- Utilization of DynaCT Scan Imaging for LV lead Placement.Boston AF Meeting, Syngo DynaCT Cardiac Symposium, Boston, MA
- The Use of Intracardiac Ultrasound in the Electrophysiology Lab.Innovations '06, Siemens Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
- ICD-CRT Device Trials.Patient Tailored Strategies, San Francisco, CA
Authored Content
- Multipoint Pacing Reduces Predicted Health Care Costs in the Majority of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy PatientsAugust 2018
Press Mentions
First Patients Enrolled in IMPRoVED-AF Study Using vMap, a Non-Invasive ECG-Based Tool Designed to Guide More Effective AF AblationJuly 9th, 2025
Element Science Announces Completion of Enrollment in the Jewel IDE Study Evaluating the Jewel Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (P-WCD)May 23rd, 2023
Element Science Announces Completion of Enrollment in the Jewel IDE Study Evaluating the Jewel Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (P-WCD)May 23rd, 2023
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