Overview
Dr. Jorge Plutzky is director of Preventive Cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). A cardiovascular medicine specialist, he is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Plutzky received his medical degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at BWH and West Roxbury Veterans Administration Medical Center (now VA Boston Healthcare Systems), as well as a fellowship in cardiology at BWH. Dr. Plutzky is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Plutzky’s clinical interests include cardiovascular disease, preventive education on cardiac disorders, and the impact of diabetes and bariatric conditions on cardiovascular health. The author of more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, his research interests include metabolic pathways, lipid metabolism, arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology.
Dr. Plutzky is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Plutzky is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Boston, MA 02115
1153 Centre Street, Suite 4G, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Scott Solomon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Solomon is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Solomon is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Dr. Usha B. Tedrow is director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s (BWH) Heart Rhythm Program. A cardiovascular medicine specialist, she is also an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).Dr. Tedrow received her medical degree from HMS. She completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition, she completed a cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at BWH. Dr. Tedrow is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology.Her clinical interests include atrial fibrillation, cardiac resynchronization and ventricular tachycardia. She is currently researching left ventricular mapping and pacing data to analyze novel ablation treatments for structural heart disease. In addition, Dr. Tedrow serves on the editorial board of Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and has received research funding from the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Tedrow is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tedrow is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Tedrow is currently accepting new patients.
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Rodney Falk is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston,, Massachusetts. Dr. Falk is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Falk is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jorge Plutzky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jorge Plutzky?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jorge Plutzky by calling their office at 857-858-6125. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jorge Plutzky a top-rated expert for High Cholesterol?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jorge Plutzky is classified as an Advanced 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. Jorge Plutzky specialize in?
While Dr. Jorge Plutzky is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in High Cholesterol, Heart Attack, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Jorge Plutzky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jorge Plutzky has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like High Cholesterol. You can view a list of Dr. Jorge Plutzky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jorge Plutzky accept my insurance?
Dr. Jorge Plutzky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 857-858-6125 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AtherosclerosisDr. Plutzky isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Plutzky isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Plutzky isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- High CholesterolDr. Plutzky isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Plutzky isAdvanced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart FailureDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5Dr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5.
- HypertensionDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- NecrosisDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Plutzky isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.