Overview
Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld is chief of the UCSF Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service. His expertise includes treating arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, with catheter ablation. Specific techniques, such as endocardial and epicardial ablation, may be used for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia or ventricular tachycardia. Gerstenfeld also specializes in treating patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes such as arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Brugada syndrome, long QT syndrome and adult congenital heart disease. Treatments include implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization devices. In his research, Gerstenfeld studies the mechanisms of arrhythmia, new technologies for mapping and ablation of arrhythmias, biomedical signal processing and electrocardiography. He is the primary investigator for several clinical trials. Gerstenfeld earned a medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a master of science degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. He completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts, a research fellowship at UCSF and an electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Gerstenfeld is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Heart Rhythm Society and American Heart Association. He has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, and he often lectures on mapping and treating arrhythmias. He is associate editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Clinical Electrophysiology.
Dr. Gerstenfeld is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Dr. Gerstenfeld is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 198 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Gerstenfeld is currently accepting new patients.
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400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Clinical Research
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Asian Heart And Vascular Center
Dr. Henry H. Hsia is a cardiologist and electrophysiologist in the Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service. He performs catheter ablation to treat complex arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, particularly ventricular tachycardia. In his research, Hsia explores new mapping techniques for identifying unstable, life-threatening heart rhythms. Hsia earned a medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Michigan Medicine, the medical system of the University of Michigan, followed by a cardiology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed training in cardiac electrophysiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining UCSF, Hsia worked at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University and Stanford University. Hsia is an avid scuba diver and a certified diving medical officer. Dr. Hsia is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hsia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hsia is currently accepting new patients.
Stanford Health Care
Roy John is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. John is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Stanford Health Care
Sanjiv Narayan is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Narayan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrial Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld by calling their office at 415-353-2554. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld is classified as an Elite 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. Edward P. Gerstenfeld specialize in?
While Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld is a Cardiac Electrophysiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiac Ablation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Does Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld has published 198 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld accept my insurance?
Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2554 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Gerstenfeld isElite. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Gerstenfeld isElite. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cardiac AblationDr. Gerstenfeld isElite. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Gerstenfeld isElite. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
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- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Gerstenfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Gerstenfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Gerstenfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Gerstenfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Gerstenfeld isDistinguished. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Gerstenfeld isDistinguished. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Advanced
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Gerstenfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Gerstenfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Gerstenfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- FaintingDr. Gerstenfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Gerstenfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Heart BlockDr. Gerstenfeld isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Block.
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- AnginaDr. Gerstenfeld isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Gerstenfeld isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular CardiomyopathyDr. Gerstenfeld isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Gerstenfeld isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Gerstenfeld isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Gerstenfeld isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.