Dr. Theodore S. Takata
Overview
Theodore Takata, M.D., was born in Takoma Park, Md. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature with honors, and Bachelor of Science in zoology, from the University of Maryland at College Park. He was a member of Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Sigma Society, and the General Honors curriculum program.He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his training in internal medicine at Case Western Reserve’s University Hospitals of Cleveland. He completed his training in cardiovascular disease at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and remained there for subspecialty training in cardiac electrophysiology.Takata's clinical specialization encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias. His expertise includes knowledge and application of radiofrequency and point cryo catheter ablation, use of three-dimensional computer mapping systems, and atrial fibrillation ablation. In 2011, Takata performed one of the first cryoballoon ablations for atrial fibrillation in North Texas. He also specializes in the implantation and management of pacemaker and implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs), including cardiac resynchronization pacing devices (biventricular pacing), as well as with ICD and pacemaker lead extraction and device removal.In addition to time spent in the care of patients, Takata devotes time to investigational clinical research and student mentorship. Clinical research has included investigation of novel oral anticoagulation agents, new antiarrhythmic medications for both life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation, investigational cardiac pacing products such as the first MRI compatible pacemaker, and emergency antidotes for the novel oral anticoagulation agents. He has also mentored medical students for the University of North Texas Health Science Center in clinical research and clinical practice.Takata is an avid road cyclist, gadget and computer enthusiast. He enjoys traveling, cooking and photography.
Dr. Takata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sengers Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste 500, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Justin Grodin is a Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Grodin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sengers Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Mark Link is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Link is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sengers Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myocardial Contusion, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists
Dr. Jainy Savla is fellowship-trained in cardiovascular disease and holds board certifications in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. She specializes in the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart muscle, and cardiogenetics to assess the likelihood of heart disease development. Dr. Savla uses noninvasive cardiovascular imaging such as transthoracic, stress and transesophageal echocardiography to diagnose and treat heart failure and circulatory disorders. Dr. Savla earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of California-San Diego before going on to complete her cardiovascular disease fellowship at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 2019. Dr. Savla previously served for four years as an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, at the University of Washington in Seattle. She returned to North Texas in 2023. Dr. Salva is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Dr. Savla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sengers Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Sengers Syndrome, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.
Areas of Expertise
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Takata isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Takata isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Takata isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Takata isDistinguished. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Takata isDistinguished. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Takata isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Takata isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Takata isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Takata isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Takata isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Takata isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Takata isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Takata isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Takata isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Takata isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.