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 top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 520 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Libby
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Libby?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Libby 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. Peter Libby a top-rated expert for Atherosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter 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 Libby specialize in?
While Dr. Peter 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 Libby participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Libby has published 518 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Libby's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Libby accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- AtherosclerosisDr. Libby isElite. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Libby isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Libby isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Libby isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Libby isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Libby isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Libby isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Libby isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- High CholesterolDr. Libby isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- MyocarditisDr. Libby isAdvanced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Libby isAdvanced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Libby isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Libby isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- AngioplastyDr. Libby isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Libby isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Libby isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Libby isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.