Thomas Burkart
Experienced in Ventricular Fibrillation

Dr. Thomas Burkart

Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Southwest Cardiology-St. George
1380 E Medical Center Dr Ste 1500, 
Saint George, UT 
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33 Years of Experience

Experienced in Ventricular Fibrillation
Optum
Southwest Cardiology-St. George
1380 E Medical Center Dr Ste 1500, 
Saint George, UT 
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Overview

Dr. Thomas A. Burkart, MD, graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1989 and received medical training at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. In 1996, he completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He remained at the University of Florida for subsequent fellowship training in adult cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Following this training, Dr. Burkart practiced electrophysiology at The Heart and Vascular Institute in Clearwater, Florida, before accepting a faculty position at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 2003 as a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist. While at the University, in addition to his clinical duties, he served as the director of the University's adult cardiovascular fellowship training program for nine years and achieved the rank of associate professor of medicine. He's practiced electrophysiology for the past 24 years. His clinical interests are in all fields of catheter ablation and device therapy for the management of cardiac arrhythmias and advanced heart failure.

Dr. Burkart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Ventricular Fibrillation.

Graduate Institution
Wayne State University School Of Medicine, 1993
Residency
Shands at the University of Florida
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in FL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Shands at the University of Florida
Hospital Affiliations
St George Regional Hospital
Cedar City Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Southwest Cardiology-st. George
1380 E Medical Center Dr Ste 1500, Saint George, UT 84790
Call: 435-251-2500
Other Locations
Southwest Cardiology-cedar City
110 W 1325 N Ste 100, Cedar City, UT 84721
Call: 435-251-2500

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Pivotal Study Of A Dual Epicardial & Endocardial Procedure (DEEP) Approach for Treatment of Subjects With Persistent or Long Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation With Radiofrequency Ablation
Pivotal Study Of A Dual Epicardial & Endocardial Procedure (DEEP) Approach for Treatment of Subjects With Persistent or Long Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation With Radiofrequency Ablation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
ECG Belt for CRT Response
ECG Belt for CRT Response
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 03, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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5 Total Publications

Minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery is an effective approach for treating inappropriate sinus tachycardia.
Minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery is an effective approach for treating inappropriate sinus tachycardia.
Journal: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
Published: August 06, 2018
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Dr. Weston Harkness, a native of Cascade, Montana, brings a heartfelt commitment to patient care. He specializes in treating conditions such as atrial fibrillation and conduction system pacing as a cardiologist.Dr. Harkness's philosophy of care revolves around compassion, individualization, and continuous education. He advocates for his patients and is committed to building trusting and respectful relationships with them while collaborating seamlessly with other healthcare professionals.He strives to foster an environment where open communication and mutual understanding can flourish.Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Harkness enjoys outdoor adventures like skiing, hiking, and swimming. He also loves to travel and cherishes quality time spent with his family, particularly his son, who shares his passion for the great outdoors and exploration. Dr. Harkness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Cardiac Ablation.

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    • Arrhythmias
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    • Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
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    • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
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    • Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
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    • Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
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