Program Overview

The Heart Failure/Cardiomyopathy Program at Boston Medical Center offers specialized care for patients with cardiomyopathy (heart failure), utilizing a comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and management. The program integrates advanced medical therapies with interventional and surgical options, including synchronized ventricular pacing, valve repair, and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). For patients who do not respond to standard treatments, investigational therapies and clinical trials are available, providing access to cutting-edge advancements. The team collaborates closely with referring physicians to deliver personalized care that enhances quality of life and long-term outcomes.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (617) 638-8060 or visit BMC Cardiomyopathy Program.

Meet Our Specialists

Deepa Gopal, MD

Deepa Gopal, MD
Director, Cardiomyopathy Program
Education: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2004)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine (2005-2008)
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Emory University School of Medicine (2008-2009), Cardiovascular Disease, Boston University Medical Center (2009-2014), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2014-2015)
Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Wilson Colucci, MD

Wilson Colucci, MD
Chief Emeritus, Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor
Education: Boston University (1975)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (1978-1981)
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (1981-1983)
Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Michael Klein, MD

Michael Klein, MD
Director, EKG Laboratory
Professor
Education: New York University Grossman School of Medicine (1961)
Residency: Internal Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine (1962-1963)
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (1963-1966)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Ivan Luptak, MD

Ivan Luptak, MD
Cardiologist
Assistant Professor
Education: Comenius University (1999)
Residency: Internal Medicine, St Elizabeth’s Medical Center (2005-2008)
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (2009-2012)
Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

David Pimental, MD

David Pimental, MD
Cardiologist
Assistant Professor
Education: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Boston University Medical Center (1993-1996)
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Boston University Medical Center (1996-1999)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Ludwine Paul, MSN, ACNP-BC

Ludwine Paul, MSN, ACNP-BC
Lead Nurse Practitioner, Heart Failure and CardioMEMs Program
Assistant Professor
Education: UMass Boston (1997-2000), Northeastern University (2003-2006)

Alana Surjanhata, MSN

Alana Surjanhata, MSN
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiomyopathy
Education: Regis College (2014)

Kelly Wulff, FNP-C

Kelly Wulff, FNP-C
Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor Program Lead
Family Nurse Practitioner
Education: Georgetown University, Boston College