Overview
Dr. Irmina Gradus-Pizlo is a UCI Health cardiologist who specializes in heart failure and adult congenital heart disease. Her clinical interests include echocardiography, hypertension, coronary artery disease, myocardial ischemia and left ventricular function.Gradus-Pizlo earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Warsaw in Poland. After completing an internal medicine internship in Poland, she moved to the United States, where she worked as a guest researcher at the National Institutes of Health and as a postdoctoral fellow at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine in indianapolis, where she completed an internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship. Next, she conducted a year of echocardiographic imaging research at the Krannert institute and joined its faculty.At Indiana University Health System in Indianapolis, Gradus-Pizlo built an advanced heart care program, first as an outpatient clinic for patients with heart failure. She collaborated closely with the health system's heart transplant and cardiovascular surgery teams to develop a ventricular assist device (VAD) program. She also worked closely with the pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery teams at Indiana University's Riley Hospital for Children. This collaboration led to the development of an adult congenital heart disease program. While at Indiana University School of Medicine, she earned a reputation as a master teacher, receiving numerous trustee awards and it's prestigious Department of Medicine Distinguished Teacher Award.Gradus-Pizlo is also an experienced echocardiographer whose research interests include the application of echocardiography to the early detection of disease and population screening. Her published research is concentrated on early detection of coronary artery disease using this technology. Her goal is to combine expertise in heart failure, interest in early disease detection and expertise in echocardiography in order to develop an early detection tool for patients with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.
Dr. Gradus is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Gradus is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 25, Orange, CA 92868
856 Health Sciences Road, Suite 2600, Irvine, CA 92617
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Irmina Gradus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Irmina Gradus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Irmina Gradus by calling their office at 714-456-6699. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Irmina Gradus a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Irmina Gradus is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, 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. Irmina Gradus specialize in?
While Dr. Irmina Gradus is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Attack. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Irmina Gradus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Irmina Gradus has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Irmina Gradus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Irmina Gradus accept my insurance?
Dr. Irmina Gradus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-6699 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Heart FailureDr. Gradus isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Gradus isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Gradus isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Gradus isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Gradus isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Gradus isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Gradus isAdvanced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Gradus isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Gradus isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Gradus isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Gradus isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Gradus isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Gradus isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.