Edward P. Gerstenfeld
Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld

Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
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Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
19
conditions
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

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 197 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Gerstenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Int Med GME, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Cardiac Electrophysiology
University of Massachusetts Med Ctr Medical School, Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital
Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service
400 Parnassus Ave., Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Other Locations
Cardiovascular Genetics Program
535 Mission Bay Blvd. South, San Francisco, CA 94158

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Gerstenfeld 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.

Heart Block
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Ventricular Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld

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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 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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