Overview
Dr. Iftikhar Kullo is a cardiovascular physician scientist whose research is focused on the genetic epidemiology of coronary heart disease and lipid disorders as well as implementation of genomic medicine. He is currently a professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine), associate director of the Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine, and associate director of the Cardiovascular Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Dr. Kullo's clinical interest is early-onset coronary heart disease and lipid disorders. His research focus is on implementing polygenic risk scores at scale for prevention of common diseases and improving health outcomes. Dr. Kullo’s work on genomic discovery and implementation, funded by the NIH’s Genome Research Institute, has been widely cited. He has published more than 450 scientific papers and has mentored more than 100 medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. In 2019, he was nominated to a 4-year term on the US National Advisory Council on Human Genome Research by the DHSS Secretary.
Dr. Kullo is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
Dr. Kullo is board certified in Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 354 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kullo is currently accepting new patients.
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8900 W. Doyne Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
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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Dr. Depta is an associate professor of medicine and vice chief of cardiovascular innovation in the division of cardiovascular medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin, where he also serves as medical director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory. He is a board-certified interventional cardiologist specializing in advanced valvular and structural heart disease. He completed his medical degree at Chicago Medical School, followed by internal medicine training at Cleveland Clinic where he served as chief medical resident. His cardiology fellowship was completed at Washington University/Barnes Jewish Hospital, and he pursued advanced fellowships in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He also holds a Master's degree in Population Health Sciences and an MBA, Dr. Depta is a national expert in valvular and structural heart disease. He is actively involved in clinical trials and serves as a proctor training physicians worldwide in advanced transcatheter and electrosurgery techniques. Dr. Depta is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Block, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Depta is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography. Dr. Depta is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo by calling their office at 414-805-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo a top-rated expert for High Cholesterol?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo is classified as an Elite expert for High Cholesterol, 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. Iftikhar J. Kullo specialize in?
While Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in High Cholesterol, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo has published 354 articles and abstracts on conditions like High Cholesterol. You can view a list of Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo accept my insurance?
Dr. Iftikhar J. Kullo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kullo isElite. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- High CholesterolDr. Kullo isElite. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Kullo isElite. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Kullo isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kullo isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kullo isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Kullo isAdvanced. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Kullo isAdvanced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Kullo isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency
- Heart AttackDr. Kullo isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- HypertensionDr. Kullo isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
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- AnginaDr. Kullo isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kullo isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kullo isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kullo isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Kullo isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Kullo isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.