Overview
Christopher Purtell, MD, is a UW Health cardiac electrophysiologist and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Purtell treats patients who have heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) disorders. He specializes in complex arrhythmia disorders.Dr. Purtell provides symptom-guided management of irregular heartbeat conditions such as tachycardia (too fast heartbeat) and atrial fibrillation, or AFib (abnormal heartbeat). He uses both invasive and noninvasive techniques and is skilled in a range of treatments, including catheter ablation and implantation of cardiac devices such as defibrillators and pacemakers.Dr. Purtell practices patient-centered care. When he first meets his patients, he takes time to understand their medical history and symptoms. He educates them on their condition and uses shared decision-making to develop a care plan that best meets their goals and values.Outside of the clinic, Dr. Purtell enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, biking and running marathons.Nothing is more important than for patients to feel safe in their care and comfortable with the treatment decisions we make together.
His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, and Cardiac Ablation.
Dr. Purtell is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Purtell is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2601 W Beltline Hwy, Ste 200, Madison, WI 53713
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Purtell 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
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.
Arbor Gate Clinic Electrophysiology Clinic
Dr. Zachary Goldberger is a faculty member in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine/Electrophysiology within the Department of Medicine. He is an Associate Program Director for the clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship. Dr. Goldberger specializes in noninvasive electrophysiology and electrocardiography. As a medical educator, Dr. Goldberger engages in formal teaching of medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows, and lectures annually in the field of electrocardiography and syncope at national meetings. He has served on writing committees for several clinical practice guidelines and serves on editorial boards for journals including Circulation, JAMA Internal Medicine, and the Journal of Electrocardiology. He is also involved in exam development through the American Board of Internal Medicine, and serves on several national committees through the ACC and AHA. Dr. Goldberger is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), the American Heart Association (FAHA), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS). Dr. Goldberger is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Goldberger is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Goldberger is currently accepting new patients.
Arbor Gate Clinic Faint And Fall Clinic
Cardiology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CAElectrophysiology, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA. Dr. Hamdan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Heart Block, and Long QT Syndrome 1. Dr. Hamdan is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Hamdan is currently accepting new patients.
Earl Grogan is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Grogan is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher S. Purtell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher S. Purtell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher S. Purtell by calling their office at 608-915-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher S. Purtell a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher S. Purtell is classified as an Experienced expert for Arrhythmias, 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. Christopher S. Purtell specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher S. Purtell is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Brugada Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christopher S. Purtell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher S. Purtell has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher S. Purtell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher S. Purtell accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher S. Purtell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Purtell isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Purtell isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Purtell isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Purtell isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Purtell isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.