Tamara B Horwich MD MS

Cardiology•Los Angeles, CA

Echocardiography, Heart Failure & Transplantation, Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen SOM

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UCLA Medical Center100 Medical Plaza, Suite 630Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone+1 310-825-9011
Fax+1 310-825-9011

Summary

Dr. Tamara Horwich is a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and has been in practice 18 years. She specializes in women's cardiovascular health, echocardiography, heart failure , and preventive cardiology.

Education & Training

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2002 - 2006
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography Diplomat

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAHA) American Heart Association
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Statin Therapy in Heart Failure: Potential Mechanisms of Benefit Start of enrollment: 2005 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 4
Management of Diabetes With Metformin In Patients With Chronic Heart Failure Start of enrollment: 2009 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Safety of Body Composition Analysis in Heart Failure Patients With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
A Pilot Study: Metformin Therapy in Heart Failure Patients With Early Diabetes or at High Risk of Developing Diabetes (Pre-Diabetes) Start of enrollment: 2011 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Virtual Reality Experience for Stress Reduction in Cardiology Patients Start of enrollment: 2021 Dec 13
Completed
Not Applicable
Roles: Principal Investigator
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Examining the Relationship Between Anthropometric and Body Composition measures with Coronary Heart Disease Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis.
Amier Haidar, Richard Kronmal, Matthew Allison, Karol Watson, Preethi Srikanthan
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2025-04-08
Racial Disparities of Type 2 Diabetes Through Exercise: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis.
Tong Xia, Roch A Nianogo, QingZhao Yu, Tamara Horwich, Preethi Srikanthan
American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2025-04-01
Body Composition Risk Assessment of All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Completing Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Kimberly L Yan, Icy Liang, Keeley Ravellette, Jeffrey Gornbein, Preethi Srikanthan
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2025-03-04

Press Mentions

Is Your Heart in the Game? Doctors Say the Super Bowl Can Break ItFebruary 10th, 2025
Coronary Calcium Score Shown as Strong, Non-Invasive Predictor of Heart AttacksNovember 18th, 2024
A Look at the Effect of Sleep Patterns on Cardiovascular HealthDecember 9th, 2022
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Grant Support

Statins In Non-Ischemic Heart FAILURE: Potential Mechanisms Of BenefitNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2007–2010
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Center Study To AssessNational Center For Research Resources2006–2010

Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology - ACC
Fellow