David A. Dichek, MD
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David A. Dichek, MD
Medical Specialties
- General cardiology
- Telehealth services
Top Conditions & Symptoms
- Angina
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
- Coronary artery disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart valve disease
Top Procedures & Treatments
- Treatment of atherosclerosis
- Atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation
- Medical management of coronary artery disease
- Medical management of heart valve disease
- Treatment of angina
Locations
Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake
About David A. Dichek
David A. Dichek, MD, is a board certified cardiologist at the Cardiology Clinic at UW Medical Center, UW Medicine associate director of Cardiology Research, the UW’s John L. Locke, Jr. Family Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research, a UW professor of Medicine and Cardiology and an adjunct professor of Cardiology.
Dr. Dichek strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Dichek earned his MD from UCLA. He is board certified in both Cardiovascular Disease and General Internal Medicine. His clinical interests include coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and preventive cardiology. His research interests include vascular biology with a focus on the contributions of the plasminogen-plasminogen activator system and transforming growth factor-beta to vascular disease; gene transfer to blood vessels; and gene therapy for cardiovascular disease.
Personal Interests
In his spare time, Dr. Dichek enjoys bicycle touring, reading Shakespeare and watching French cinema and classic films.
Education and Training
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UCLA Medical CenterMedical education, 1984National Institutes of HealthFellowship, Cardiovascular DiseaseMassachusetts General HospitalFellowship, CardiologyMassachusetts General Hospital