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1 Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157
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Summary
- Nicklaus Ashburn, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Winston Salem, NC. He completed his residency and Chief Residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, where he also earned his medical degree. Holding a BS in Biology and an MS in Translational and Health System Science, he has further studied cardiovascular disease epidemiology. Dr. Ashburn is an Assistant Professor at the Wake Forest School of Medicine and has expertise in acute coronary syndrome, preventive cardiology, and chest pain risk stratification. His recent publications cover topics such as predictive scoring for chest pain and the impact of statins on cognitive health. He is involved in clinical trials, including the EMERALD trial, focusing on cardiovascular risk in emergency medicine.
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of MedicineCardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, NHLBI T32, 2021 - 2023- Wake Forest UniversityMS, Translational and Health System Science, 2021 - 2022
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterChief Residency, Emergency Medicine, 2020 - 2021- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2018 - 2021
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 2018- Wake Forest UniversityBS, Biology, 2010 - 2014
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
Clinical Trials
- EMERALD (Emergency Medicine Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Lipid Disorders) Start of enrollment: 2023 Mar 08
- Emergency Medicine Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Lipid Disorders Trial Start of enrollment: 2024 Aug 05
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Safety and Effectiveness of the High-Sensitivity HEART Pathway Safely Across Age Groups in Patients with Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome.Michael Supples, Simon Smits, Akalya Villenthi, Anna C Snavely, Nicklaus P Ashburn
The American Journal of Cardiology. 2025-04-25 - Initiating Preventive Care for Hyperlipidemia in the Emergency Department: The EMERALD (Emergency Medicine Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Lipid Disorders) Trial.Nicklaus P Ashburn, Anna C Snavely, Molly R Ehrig, Michael D Shapiro, David M Herrington
Critical Pathways in Cardiology. 2025-04-22 - Feasibility and efficacy of simulation training for joint dislocation management in residency.Cedric W Lefebvre, Nicholas D Hartman, Casey Glass, Eric Daubach, Tewodros Wodajo
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2025-04-16
Grant Support
- Initiating Preventive Care for Hyperlipidemia in the Emergency Department: The EMERALD (Emergency Medicine Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Lipid Disorders) TrialNHLBI2024–2029
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