Barbara Pisani
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1725 West Harrison Street Chicago Illinois, 60612About
General cardiology, heart failure, heart transplant, mechanical cirulatory support, crotical care medicine
Education and Training
New York College of Osteopathic Medical Center
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Awards
- Teaching Attnding of the Year 2010
Treatments
- Heart failure, heart transplant, ventricular assist devices, general cardiology, critcal care medicine
Internships
- Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (Osteopathic)
Fellowships
- St Vincent's Hospital (Critical Care Medicien), Medical College of Virginia (Cardiology), University of Utah (Heart failure/heart transplant)
Professional Society Memberships
- Heart Failure Society, American College of Cardiology, International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant
Professional Affiliations
- Rush University MEdical Center
What do you attribute your success to?
My parents encouraging me to be the best you can be, an excellant education and great mentors and role models.
Areas of research
Heart faiiure, heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support
Teaching and speaking
Rush University Medical Center, AHA Go Red campaign,
Hobbies / Sports
- Bicycling, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
Areas of research
Heart faiiure, heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support
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