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James Stein, MD, Cardiology, Madison, WI, University Hospital

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Cardiology • Madison, WI

Robert Turell Professor in Cardiovascular Research; Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Director, Preventive Cardiology, UW Health

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Summary

  • James H. Stein, MD, is the Robert Turell Professor of Cardiovascular Research and Vice Chair for Faculty Development in the Department of Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. He is Director of the UW Health Preventive Cardiology Program, Advanced Hypertension Clinic, and the Vascular Health Screening Program. He also is Director of the UW Atherosclerosis Imaging Research Program.
    Dr. Stein has received several awards for excellence in teaching from medical students and residents, as well as the American College of Cardiology W. Proctor Harvey Young Teacher Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Stein has been named a "Top Doc" in Cardiology by Madison Magazine since 2000. He has been one of Castle Connelly’s "Best Doctors in America" since 2009. He previously was named one of the 20 best cardiologists in America by Men's Health Magazine and one of the 20 best cardiologists in America by Women's Health Magazine. In 2013, he received the UW Hospital and Clinics Presidential Physician Leadership Award. In 2015, he won the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Dean’s Teaching Award.
    Dr. Stein is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Diseases. He is a Fellow of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the National Lipid Association. His clinical interests include preventive cardiology, general cardiology, management of dyslipidemia, and management of hypertension.
    Dr. Stein’s research interests include ultrasound assessment of atherosclerosis, arterial injury and arterial function, as well as cardiovascular epidemiology and clinical trials in preventive cardiology. Specific interests include arterial wall tissue characterization using ultrasound, characterization of arterial injury in individuals who smoke tobacco or vape, and the effects of human immunodeficiency virus and its treatments on arterial disease.

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1990 - 1999
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly
  • Women's Health Castle Connolly, 2008
  • Men's Health Castle Connolly, 2007
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Safety and Impact of Low-Dose Methotrexate on Endothelial Function and Inflammation in Individuals with Treated Human Immunodeficiency Virus: AIDS Clinical Trials Grou...  
    Steven G Deeks, James H Stein, Carl Fichtenbaum, Judith S Currier, Priscilla Y Hsue, Eric S Daar, Ahmed Tawakol, Michael Lederman, Tanvir Bell, Diane Havlir, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Other

Press Mentions

  • Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Buildup of Plaque in Arteries Leading to the Brain
    Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Buildup of Plaque in Arteries Leading to the BrainNovember 24th, 2022
  • People Who Vape Had Worrisome Changes in Cardiovascular Function, Even as Young Adults
    People Who Vape Had Worrisome Changes in Cardiovascular Function, Even as Young AdultsOctober 31st, 2022
  • Expert Consensus Document
    Expert Consensus DocumentApril 2nd, 2019
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Grant Support

  • A Comparative Effectiveness &Long-Term Health Study In Wisconsin SmokersNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2011
  • Prospective Evaluation Of Antiviral Therapy And Cardiac HealthNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2008–2011
  • Evaluation Of Hypercapnia-Induced Changes In Cfv By Ttde In Healthy SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Siemens Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound Machine: Sleep DisorderNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Siemens Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound Machine: HIVNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Siemens Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound Machine: CVDNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Siemens Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound Machine: AgingNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Siemens Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound MachineNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development AwNational Center For Research Resources2002–2005
  • Association Between Use Of Protease Inhibitors &Endothelial Dysfunction In HIVNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • HIV Protease Inhibitors And AtherosclerosisNational Center For Research Resources2001
  • Protease Inhibitors And Endothelial Dysfunction In PTS W HIVNational Center For Research Resources2000

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James Stein, Dr. James Stein, MD, Dr. J Stein, Dr. James H Stein