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Gery Tomassoni, MD, Cardiology, Lexington, KY

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

  • Phone+1 859-277-5887

  • Fax+1 859-276-7638

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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 Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1996 - 1998
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1994 - 1996
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1998 - 2027
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1996 - 2000
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1995 - 1999
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1991 - 1994
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Multipoint Pacing Reduces Predicted Health Care Costs in the Majority of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Patients  
    Seth 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 Ablation
    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)
    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)
    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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