MD Insider provides a unique inside look into medical conditions and treatments to uncover ground-breaking advances that are truly transforming healthcare. The series features insight from acclaimed cardiologist, Dean Kereiakes, MD, breaking down exciting innovations and treatments available right here in the Tristate.
Dr. Kereiakes: I’m Dr. Dean Kereiakes, Chairman of The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, where we're leading the region and the nation in clinical cardiovascular research. We are proud to announce The Christ Hospital Health Network and The Carl & Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education were named in the top 3% of all cardiovascular research centers in the country by the independent healthcare data analytics firm, Avant-garde Health. Three Christ Hospital cardiologists ranked in the top 1% of clinical cardiovascular researchers in the nation including myself, Dr. Tim Henry, The Lindner Family Distinguished Endowed Chair in Clinical Research and Medical Director of the Lindner Center for Research and Education, and Dr. Santiago Garcia, the Harold C. Schott Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Structural and Valvular Heart Disease and Medical Director of The Christ Hospital Structural Heart Program. Clinical research drives innovation and excellence in patient care and we are incredibly fortunate to have these doctors in Cincinnati.
Dr. Henry: No other healthcare system in the Cincinnati region has a single cardiovascular specialist in the top 1% of clinical researchers. The Lindner Research Center has conducted 19 first in the world and 41 first in the United States (and counting) novel therapies, medications, or medical devices. The Christ Hospital Health Network and The Lindner Research Center have impacted leading edge cardiovascular care on a regional, national, and international basis.
Dr. Garcia: It's a tremendous honor to be named a top cardiac researcher in the nation both personally and for The Christ Hospital Lindner Research Center. We are helping to shape the future of heart and vascular care. We've got what it takes to lead the way nationally in clinical research trials which are aimed at bettering the lives of patients here in Greater Cincinnati and beyond. Through extraordinary work in healthcare research, The Christ Hospital Health Network is setting new standards for patient care.
Dr. Kereiakes: No matter what your heart and vascular problem is, we may have a leading edge treatment for you. Don’t settle for less. If you need a second opinion for heart care call 513-547-9977 or visit TheChristHospital.com/second-opinion.