Nathan Laufer MD FACC, FRCPC, FACP

Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona

1331 N 7th StSte 375Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone+1 602-307-0070
Fax+1 602-307-0080

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Summary

Dr. Nathan Laufer is a cardiologist based in Phoenix, AZ, specializing in interventional, peripheral endovascular interventional, and non-invasive cardiology.

He completed his medical education at McGill University and pursued further training in cardiovascular disease at the University of Michigan and the University of Toronto.

Currently, he serves as the Medical Director at the Cardiac Cath Lab of Phoenix and has held numerous leadership positions, including Chief of Cardiology at Banner Estrella Medical Center and Director of Interventional cardiology fellowship at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix.

He is the founder of the Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona.

His clinical expertise encompasses general cardiology, electrocardiography, coronary artery disease, and interventional cardiology.

He has contributed to several significant publications in renowned cardiology journals and has been recognized with various honors, including the Top Doctors award in Arizona from 2013-2025 and multiple CMS Meaningful Use Certifications. Dr. Laufer has also been involved in numerous clinical trials.

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Heart and Vascular Center of Arizona

Noninvasive, Invasive and Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Electrophysiology, Diabetes MAnagement and Women's Cardiology. We have locatio

Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1981 - 1983
University of TorontoPost Grad, Internsihp & Residency, 1977 - 1981
McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1977

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1982 - 2028
AZ State Medical License 1984 - 2027
MI State Medical License 1981 - 1985
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Interventional Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2013-2026
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution, GE Healthcare, 2011, 2015, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2011, 2015, 2017

Clinical Trials

Right to Left Cardiac Shunt Detection
TERMINATED
PHASE3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
GuideLiner catheter facilitated PCI--a novel device with multiple applications.
Ashish Pershad, Victor Sein, Nathan Laufer
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2011-11-01
22 citations
The prognostic importance of isolated P-Wave abnormalities.
Amir Kaykha, Jonathan Myers, Kenneth B. Desser, Nathan Laufer, Victor F. Froelicher
Clinical Cardiology. 2010-06-01
6 citations
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy After Coronary Intervention Developed During Hospitalization
Jamal Hussain, Nathan Laufer, Suzane Sorrof, Ashish Pershad
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2009-12-01

Press Mentions

Banner Health Diverting Cardiac Cath Lab Patients Amid Staffing ChallengesAugust 18th, 2021
How Arizona ‘Lost Control of the Epidemic’June 25th, 2020
Cardiology Pioneer Dies, Leaves LegacyApril 17th, 2017