Find a Physician:
Sheldon Litwin, MD
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Name: |
Sheldon Litwin, MD
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Clinical Title: |
Chief of Cardiology
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Faculty Title: |
Professor
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Medical Degree: |
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
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Internship: |
University of Arizona, Internal Medicine
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Residency: |
University of Arizona, Internal Medicine
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Fellowship: |
Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cardiology
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Clinical Interests: |
Using all cardiovascular imaging modalities (echocardiography/ultrasound, computed tomography/CT, magnetic resonance imaging/MRI and nuclear imaging) to diagnose and help guide treatment of heart disease.
Early detection and prevention of coronary heart disease.
Diagnosis and treatment of valvular heart disease.
Diagnosis and treatment of heart disease (or suspected heart disease) in athletes and physically active individuals.
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Research: |
Use of computed tomography in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
Effects of obesity and weight loss on the heart. Particularly interested in how weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) impacts the heart and the subsequent risks of developing heart disease.
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Language(s): |
English
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Sheldon Litwin, MD
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| Specialty Name | Board Info |
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Cardiology
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American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
Certified
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