Overview
Dr. Paul M. Ridker is director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, a translational research unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). A cardiovascular medicine specialist, he is also the Eugene Braunwald Professor of Medicine at Harvard School of Medicine (HMS).Dr. Ridker received his medical degree from HMS. He then completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiology fellowship at BWH. Dr. Ridker is board certified in internal medicine. He provides outpatient services at the Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center, a public-health clinic affiliated with BWH and HMS. His clinical interests include coronary artery disease and the underlying causes and prevention of atherosclerotic disease.Dr. Ridker is the author of over 500 peer-reviewed publications, 150 reviews and book chapters, and five textbooks related to cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Ridker’s primary research focus has involved inflammatory mediators of heart disease and the molecular and genetic epidemiology of hemostasis and thrombosis, with particular interests in biomarkers for coronary disease, “predictive” medicine, and the underlying causes and prevention of atherosclerotic disease. Between the years 2000 and 2010, he was among the 10 most often cited researchers in cardiovascular medicine worldwide. Dr. Ridker been listed as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and named a top cardiologist by Boston Magazine.
Dr. Ridker is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Unstable Angina, High Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Dr. Ridker is board certified in Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 649 peer reviewed articles.
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75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul M. Ridker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul M. Ridker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul M. Ridker by calling their office at 617-732-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul M. Ridker a top-rated expert for Atherosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul M. Ridker is classified as an Elite expert for Atherosclerosis, 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. Paul M. Ridker specialize in?
While Dr. Paul M. Ridker is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atherosclerosis, Unstable Angina, and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Paul M. Ridker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul M. Ridker has published 642 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Paul M. Ridker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul M. Ridker accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul M. Ridker accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AtherosclerosisDr. Ridker isElite. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Distinguished
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ridker isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Ridker isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- High CholesterolDr. Ridker isDistinguished. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Ridker isDistinguished. Learn about Unstable Angina.
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- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Ridker isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- HypertensionDr. Ridker isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- MenopauseDr. Ridker isAdvanced. Learn about Menopause.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Ridker isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Ridker isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Ridker isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Ridker isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Ridker isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Ridker isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ridker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Ridker isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ridker isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.