Peter A. Libby
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Peter A. Libby

Cardiology
70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
Boston, MA 
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Expertise in
11
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70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Dr. Peter Libby is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and the Mallinckrodt Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).Dr. Libby received his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (now BWH). He also completed a research fellowship in cellular physiology at HMS. Dr. Libby is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.The author of some 400 original peer-reviewed publications, some 450 reviews, chapters, or other publications, Dr. Libby also serves as an Editor of the leading textbook of cardiovascular medicine.  Dr. Libby's clinical and research interests include vascular biology, atherosclerosis and preventive cardiology. The research laboratory that Dr. Libby directs studies the messengers created by the body that may produce arterial plaque and blockages, as well as normal and abnormal function of smooth muscle and endothelial cells. Dr. Libby is perennially named a top cardiologist. His research has received funding from the American Heart Association and National Institutes of Health. Dr. Libby has received research recognitions on four continents including the highest research awards from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, the Gold Medal of the European Society of Cardiology, the Anitschkow award from the European Atherosclerosis Society, The Ernst Jung Gold Medal for Medicine, and the Earl Benditt award for vascular biology.

Dr. Libby is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Dr. Libby is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 526 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Libby is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Harvard Medical School, 1976 - 1979
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, 1979 - 1980

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Heart and Vascular Center
70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 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.

524 Total Publications

Statin Use and Genetically Predicted HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibition in Relation to Clonal Hematopoiesis.
Statin Use and Genetically Predicted HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibition in Relation to Clonal Hematopoiesis.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: July 30, 2026
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Is Dr. Peter A. Libby a top-rated expert for Atherosclerosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter A. Libby 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. Peter A. Libby specialize in?

While Dr. Peter A. Libby is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Peter A. Libby participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Peter A. Libby has published 524 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter A. Libby'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. Peter A. Libby accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 857-858-6125 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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