
Overview
Dr. Christine E. Seidman is the director of the Cardiovascular Genetics Program and a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). In addition, she is the Thomas W. Smith Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.She received her medical degree from The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed an internal medicine residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and a cardiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Seidman is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Her clinical interests include cardiovascular medicine and genetics.Dr. Seidman also leads the Seidman Laboratory to elucidate genetic causes for heart disease and other disorders. Notable achievements include the discovery of the first genetic cause of congenital heart malformations. Dr. Seidman promotes collaboration between the Laboratory and the BWH Cardiovascular Genetics Center to translate research discoveries into better diagnostics and improved management strategies. She has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles and received research funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Seidman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 277 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Boston, MA 02115
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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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Scott Solomon is a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Solomon is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.
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. Christine E. Seidman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christine E. Seidman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christine E. Seidman by calling their office at 857-858-6125. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christine E. Seidman a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christine E. Seidman is classified as an Elite expert for Cardiomyopathy, 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. Christine E. Seidman specialize in?
While Dr. Christine E. Seidman is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christine E. Seidman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christine E. Seidman has published 277 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Christine E. Seidman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christine E. Seidman accept my insurance?
Dr. Christine E. Seidman accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and BMC HealthNet. We recommend calling the office directly at 857-858-6125 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- CardiomyopathyDr. Seidman isElite. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Seidman isElite. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Distinguished
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Seidman isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Seidman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Advanced
- Danon DiseaseDr. Seidman isAdvanced. Learn about Danon Disease.
- Endocardial FibroelastosisDr. Seidman isAdvanced. Learn about Endocardial Fibroelastosis.
- Heart FailureDr. Seidman isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Experienced
- ArachnodactylyDr. Seidman isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Seidman isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Seidman isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Seidman isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Seidman isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Seidman isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.


