Overview
Dr. Marc Alan Pfeffer is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and the Victor J. Dzau professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Pfeffer received his medical degree from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiology fellowship at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (now BWH). Dr. Pfeffer is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.Dr. Pfeffer - along with Dr. Janice Pfeffer and Dr. Eugene Braunwald - is credited with introducing the concept that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) could mitigate adverse ventricular remodeling following myocardial infarction and that ACEI use would result in increased survival and other clinical benefits.His clinical interests include cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. The author of over 450 peer-reviewed publications, he has received research funding from the American Heart Association and National Institutes of Health. Dr. Pfeffer has been listed as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and named a top cardiologist by Boston Magazine. Dr. Pfeffer is the recipient of the Clinical Research Prize and the James Herrick Award, both from the American Heart Association.
Dr. Pfeffer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 356 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer by calling their office at 617-732-5681. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. Marc A. Pfeffer specialize in?
While Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Heart Attack. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer has published 356 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Marc A. Pfeffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5681 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Heart FailureDr. Pfeffer isElite. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Distinguished
- Heart AttackDr. Pfeffer isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Advanced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Pfeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Pfeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Pfeffer isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Pfeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Pfeffer isAdvanced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Pfeffer isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Pfeffer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Pfeffer isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Pfeffer isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Pfeffer isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Pfeffer isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.