Paula F Miller MD

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Clinical Professor of Medicine

102 Mason Farm RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone+1 984-974-7244
Fax+1 984-974-2986

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Summary

Dr. Paula Miller, based in Chapel Hill, NC, is a cardiologist specializing in cardiac electrophysiology. She completed her medical education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Cone Health and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Since 2002, she has served as a professor at UNC Health, and has significant experience in general cardiology. Dr. Miller has contributed to several publications in reputable journals, addressing topics such as echocardiography and acute kidney injury in the context of coronary angiography. Her work has been recognized with various honors, including Regional Top Doctors by Castle Connelly.

Education & Training

University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1989 - 1992
Cone HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1983
University of North Carolina at GreensboroBS, Biology, 1972 - 1976
UNC-GreensboroBA, Biology, 1975

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1984 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctors Castle Connelly, 2020
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification WebCIS, UNC Health Care, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Applicability of Appropriate Use Criteria for Echocardiography in an Underserved Population.
Sara J King, Clark Williamson, Thelsa P Weickert, Paula F Miller, Alan L Hinderliter
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. 2024-11-01
28 citations
Acute Kidney Injury Among Older Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography for Acute Myocardial Infarction: The SILVER-AMI Study.
John A. Dodson, Alexandra M. Hajduk, Jeptha P. Curtis, Mary Geda, Harlan M. Krumholz
The American Journal of Medicine. 2019-12-01
7 citations
Family presence and participation during medical visits of heart failure patients: An analysis of survey and audiotaped communication data.
Crystal W. Cené, Beth Haymore, Jeffrey Laux, Feng-Chang Lin, Dana Carthron
Patient Education and Counseling. 2017-02-01

Journal Articles

Enhancing Cardiac Rehabilitation With Stress Management Training, CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE, A Randomized, Clinical Efficacy Trial
Blumenthal JA, Sherwood A, Smith PJ, Watkins L, Mabe S, Kraus WE, Ingle K, Miller PF, and Hinderliter A, Circulation, 1/1/2016
Functional Capacity in Men and Women following Cardiac Rehabilitation
Gee MA, Viera, AJ, Miller PF, Tolleson-Rinehart S, Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitaton Prevention, 1/1/2014
Enhancing Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation with Stress Management Training: Background, Methods, and Design for the ENHANCED study
Blumenthal JA, Wang JT, Babyak M, Watkins L, Kraus W, Miller PF, Hinderliter A, Sherwood A, Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Prevention, 1/1/2010

Books/Book Chapters

Netter’s Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter: Women and Special Groups
Paula F. Miller, MD2018

Abstracts/Posters

Beta-endorphin Response to Exercise in Mental Stress in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
Miller PF, Light KC, Bragdon EE, Ballenger MN, Dalton JL, Maixner W, Hinderliter AL, Sheps DS, Circulation, 1/1/1990
Cigarette Smoking Decreases Pain Perception
Miller PF, Sheps DS, Ballenger MN, Bragdon EE, Maixner W, Circulation, 1/1/1990

Press Mentions

Heart Disease and Pregnancy-Related Death: What to KnowMay 25th, 2023
What Does an AED Do: The Mystery of DefibrillatorsDecember 5th, 2018
Adding Stress Management to Cardiac Rehab Cuts New Incidents in HalfMarch 21st, 2016