Overview
Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, is the Director of Strategic Planning for the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Watkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiology and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His clinical activities are focused on patients with valvular heart disease, other structural heart diseases and aortic diseases, although he also maintains a large practice of general cardiology. Since 2001, he has been named annually among the Top Doctors in Boston and the U.S.O'Gara served as President of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in 2014-15. Additional ACC leadership positions include his roles as Co-Chair of the ACC 2012 Scientific Session program committee, co-directorship of the ACC Board Review Course for Certification and Recertification, and Editor-in-Chief of the ACC Self-Assessment Program (ACCSAP). He served as Chair of the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Council on Clinical Cardiology from 2003-2005 and as the inaugural Editor of Heart Insight magazine from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, he received the Paul Dudley White Award from the Boston Division of the AHA Founder's Affiliate and has also been recognized with the Laennec Master Clinician Award (2011) and the Laennec Clinician Educator Award (2012). O'Gara was Chair of the writing committee for the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of Patients with ST-Elevation MI and has participated in several other guideline, expert consensus, scientific advisory and appropriate use criteria writing groups.He is currently the Vice-Chair for the AHA/ACC Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. He is also the Steering Committee Co-Chair of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, which has completed 3 groundbreaking, randomized controlled trials in cardiac surgery. O’Gara serves as Associate Editor for JAMA Cardiology and is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation. He has lectured widely and authored or co-authored over 250 original manuscripts, chapters, critical reviews, statements and editorials.
Dr. O'gara is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 271 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Boston, MA 02115
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick T. O'gara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick T. O'gara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick T. O'gara by calling their office at 617-732-7382. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick T. O'gara a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick T. O'gara is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Patrick T. O'gara specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick T. O'gara is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Patrick T. O'gara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patrick T. O'gara has published 269 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Patrick T. O'gara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Patrick T. O'gara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7382 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. O'gara isElite. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. O'gara isElite. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. O'gara isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. O'gara isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. O'gara isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. O'gara isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
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