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Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Amyloidosis Center at Boston Medical Center is a leading referral center for diagnosing and treating systemic amyloidosis, including cardiac amyloidosis. Since its establishment in the 1970s, the center has served over 4,000 patients and is recognized for its innovative clinical care and active participation in cutting-edge clinical trials. The Amyloid Cardiomyopathy Program employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating specialized cardiology care with advanced imaging techniques and ongoing research into novel diagnostic tools and the biochemical effects of amyloid toxicity.<\/p>\n

For additional information, referrals to the Amyloid Cardiomyopathy Program, or details on ongoing research studies, please contact our program office at (617) 638-4317<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meet Our Specialists<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Frederick<\/p>\n

Frederick L. Ruberg, MD<\/a>
\nChief of Cardiovascular Medicine
\nThomas J. Ryan Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
\nEducation: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (1998)
\nResidency: Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (1998-2001)
\nFellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Boston Medical Center (2001-2004), Cardiovascular Disease, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2004-2005)
\nBoard Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Deepa<\/p>\n

Deepa Gopal, MD<\/a>
\nClinical Director, Heart Failure\/Cardiomyopathy Program
\nAssistant Professor
\nEducation: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine (2004)
\nResidency: Internal Medicine, Emory School of Medicine (2005-2008)
\nFellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Emory University School of Medicine (2008-2009), Cardiovascular Disease, Boston University School of Medicine (2009-2014), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (2014-2015)
\nBoard Certification: Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Shivda<\/p>\n

\n Shivda Pandey, MD<\/a>
\n Director of Nuclear Cardiology
\n Assistant Professor
\n Education: Maulana Azad Medical College (2006)
\n Residency: Internal Medicine, Boston University Medical Center (2008\u20132011)
\n Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Boston University Medical Center (2011\u20132014)
\n Board Certification: Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Omar<\/p>\n

Omar Siddiqi, MD<\/a>
\nDirector, Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Program
\nAssistant Professor
\nEducation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2007)
\nResidency: Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System (2007-2010)
\nFellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Boston Medical Center (2010-2013)
\nBoard Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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