Overview
Sekar Kathiresan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kathiresan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Atherosclerosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 277 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
Locations
25 New Chardon St Ste 301, Boston, MA 02114
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sekar Kathiresan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sekar Kathiresan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sekar Kathiresan by calling their office at 617-726-1843. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sekar Kathiresan a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sekar Kathiresan is classified as an Elite expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Sekar Kathiresan specialize in?
While Dr. Sekar Kathiresan is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Sekar Kathiresan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sekar Kathiresan has published 267 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Sekar Kathiresan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sekar Kathiresan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sekar Kathiresan accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tufts. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-1843 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kathiresan isElite. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- High CholesterolDr. Kathiresan isElite. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Distinguished
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kathiresan isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Familial HypercholesterolemiaDr. Kathiresan isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)Dr. Kathiresan isDistinguished. Learn about Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).
- Advanced
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Kathiresan isAdvanced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Kathiresan isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial HypobetalipoproteinemiaDr. Kathiresan isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia.
- Heart AttackDr. Kathiresan isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- ObesityDr. Kathiresan isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Kathiresan isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kathiresan isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- CalcinosisDr. Kathiresan isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Kathiresan isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- DementiaDr. Kathiresan isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Kathiresan isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Kathiresan isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.