Heart and Rhythm Specialist
Cardiology
Dr. Wassim K. Choucair, MD
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Wassim Choucair is an expert in the field of Cardiology. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons is a top medical university. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons is ranked 8 in research and 52 in primary care medicine He received awards:"Top Doctors:SE Texas", "Best doctor", "Top Ten Doctors", "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "Top Doctors" and "Fellow (FACC)". Dr. Wassim K. Choucair is a published physician. He published 12 publications, including: 'Clinical benefits of remote versus transtelephonic monitoring of implanted pacemakers.' Doctor Wassim K. Choucair, MD accepts all Medicare patients.
Publications
- Reduced endothelium-dependent and -independent dilation of conductance arteries in African Americans.
- Role of cyclooxygenase products in the regulation of vascular tone and in the endothelial vasodilator function of normal, Hypertensive, and hypercholesterolemic humans.
- Design of the Pacemaker REmote Follow-up Evaluation and Review (PREFER) trial to assess the clinical value of the remote pacemaker interrogation in the management of p...
- Case report: Cerebral air embolization in the electrophysiology laboratory during transseptal catheterization: curative treatment of Acute left hemiparesis with prompt...
- Meta-analysis of antiarrhythmic therapy in the prevention of postoperative Atrial fibrillation and the effect on hospital length of stay, costs, cerebrovascular accide...
- Determinants of exercise blood pressure response in normotensive and Hypertensive women: role of cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Clinical benefits of remote versus transtelephonic monitoring of implanted pacemakers.
- Multicenter randomized study of anticoagulation guided by remote rhythm monitoring in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and CRT-D devices: Rationale...
- Bosentan and the endothelin system in congestive Heart failure.
- Chronic heart failure and exercise.
- Insulin stimulates both endothelin and nitric oxide activity in the human forearm.
Schools
Columbia Univ Coll Of Physicians and Surgeons
Overlook HospColumbia PampS
George Washington Univ Med Ctr
Georgetown UGeorgetown MC
GeorgetownWash Hosp Ctr
UCLA
Procedures Preformed
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Event Monitor
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Conditions Treated
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)
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Doctors Specialties
- Cardiology
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurances
Awards
- Top Doctors:SE Texas
- Best doctor
- Top Ten Doctors
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
- Top Doctors
- Fellow (FACC)
Education
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Georgetown University Hospital -
Georgetown University Hospital - Washington Hospital Center -
George Washington University -
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Drug Facts
| NPI NUMBER | 1962496620 | |
| NPPES Provider LastName | CHOUCAIR | |
| NPPES Provider FirstName | WASSIM | |
| NPPES Provider ZIPCode | 782583498 | |
| NPPES Provider State | TX | |
| Specialty Description | Cardiac Electrophysiology | |
| Total Claim Count | 6688.0 | |
| Distinct Opioid Count | 1.0 | |
| Opioid Claim Count | 87.0 | |
| Percent Opioid Claims | 1.3 |
Helpful Reviews
- amazing doctor with incredible knowledge and extremely pleasant to talk with
Medicare Facts
| National Provider Identifier [NPI] | 1962496620 |
| Last Name Of The Provider | CHOUCAIR |
| First Name Of The Provider | WASSIM |
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