Overview
Dr. Aaron B. Waxman is the director of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.After receiving his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Waxman completed a residency in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital. He then completed two fellowships: the first at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and the second in pulmonary and critical care at Yale New Haven Hospital. He is board certified in critical care medicine, internal medicine and pulmonary disease.Dr. Waxman’s clinical interests include pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), right heart failure, thromboembolic disease and pulmonary vascular disease. His research focuses on the inflammatory mechanisms of pulmonary vascular remodeling that lead to right heart failure. His research into the regulation of cell death proteins by IL-6 cytokines in mice led to the discovery of a relationship between dyspnea and mitochondrial dysfunction, and resulted in additional clinical studies examining the abnormalities of inflammatory mediators and oxygen extraction in patients with PAH. He has authored over 110 peer-reviewed publications and has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Dr. Waxman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 152 peer reviewed articles and participating in 19 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Boston, MA 02115
15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
2000 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462
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Dr. Waxman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Dr. Usha B. Tedrow is director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s (BWH) Heart Rhythm Program. A cardiovascular medicine specialist, she is also an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).Dr. Tedrow received her medical degree from HMS. She completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition, she completed a cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at BWH. Dr. Tedrow is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology.Her clinical interests include atrial fibrillation, cardiac resynchronization and ventricular tachycardia. She is currently researching left ventricular mapping and pacing data to analyze novel ablation treatments for structural heart disease. In addition, Dr. Tedrow serves on the editorial board of Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and has received research funding from the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Tedrow is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Dr. Anne Marie Valente is the co-director of the Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and outpatient director of the Boston Adult Congenital Heart Disease & Pulmonary Hypertension Program. A cardiovascular medicine and adult congenital heart disease specialist, she is also an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Valente is the director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension Senior Fellowship Program at Harvard Medical School.She received her medical degree from University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed a combined internal medicine/pediatrics residency, as well as pediatric cardiology, adult cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging fellowships at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Valente is board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiovascular disease and pediatric cardiology.Dr. Valente’s clinical and research interests focus on adult congenital heart disease. Her current research examines heart failure complications in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, as well as numerous chapters and reviews about congenital heart disease imaging and the care of women with heart disease during pregnancy. She has received institutional recognition with the Lerner Research Award and the Watkins Discovery Award as well as research funding from the American Heart Association, the Children’s Miracle Network and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.**The BACH program has been training clinicians in the care of adults with congenital heart disease for several decades. For more information about the Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension Senior Fellowship Program at Harvard Medical School, please visit the program website.**The BACH program is closely integrated in the Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease Program. This program involves a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to caring for women with heart disease during pregnancy. More information may be found here. Dr. Valente is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ebstein's Anomaly, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aaron B. Waxman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron B. Waxman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aaron B. Waxman by calling their office at 617-525-9733. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aaron B. Waxman a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aaron B. Waxman is classified as an Elite expert for Pulmonary Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aaron B. Waxman specialize in?
While Dr. Aaron B. Waxman is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Aaron B. Waxman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aaron B. Waxman has published 152 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Aaron B. Waxman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aaron B. Waxman accept my insurance?
Dr. Aaron B. Waxman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-525-9733 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Waxman isElite. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Waxman isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Waxman isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Waxman isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
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- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Waxman isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- EmphysemaDr. Waxman isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
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- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Waxman isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BullaeDr. Waxman isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Waxman isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- HyperventilationDr. Waxman isExperienced. Learn about Hyperventilation.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Waxman isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.