Expertise in
37
conditions

Dr. Darren F. Peress

Cardiology
Pima Heart Vascular
4729 E Camp Lowell Dr, 
Tucson, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
37
conditions
Pima Heart Vascular
4729 E Camp Lowell Dr, 
Tucson, AZ 

Overview

Darren Peress is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Peress is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Peress is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Peress is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AZ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University Hospitals of Cleveland

Hospital Affiliations

Tucson Medical Center
Benson Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Pima Heart Vascular
4729 E Camp Lowell Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712

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.

4 Clinical Trials

Safety and Effectiveness IDE Trial for Boston Scientific's Cryoballoon in the Treatment of Symptomatic Drug Refractory Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Safety and Effectiveness IDE Trial for Boston Scientific's Cryoballoon in the Treatment of Symptomatic Drug Refractory Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
FIX-HF-5CA: Continued Access Protocol for the Evaluation of the OPTIMIZER Smart System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%
FIX-HF-5CA: Continued Access Protocol for the Evaluation of the OPTIMIZER Smart System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 23, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the OPTIMIZER® System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%: FIX-HF-5C
Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the OPTIMIZER® System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%: FIX-HF-5C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 17, 2021
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
FIX-HF-5C2: Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the 2-lead OPTIMIZER® Smart System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%
FIX-HF-5C2: Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the 2-lead OPTIMIZER® Smart System in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe Heart Failure With Ejection Fraction Between 25% and 45%
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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3 Total Publications

Multicenter Study on the Safety of Pulsed Field Ablation in Over 40,000 Patients: MANIFEST-US.
Multicenter Study on the Safety of Pulsed Field Ablation in Over 40,000 Patients: MANIFEST-US.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Published: October 07, 2025
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English
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What conditions does Dr. Darren F. Peress specialize in?

While Dr. Darren F. Peress is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Ventricular Tachycardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

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Yes. Dr. Darren F. Peress has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Darren F. Peress's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Darren F. Peress accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 520-321-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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