{"id":971,"date":"2024-12-26T13:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T18:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/cardiovascular-medicine\/?page_id=971"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:52:27","slug":"arrhythmia-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/cardiovascular-medicine\/areas-of-expertise\/arrhythmia-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Arrhythmia Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; line-height: 1.5; overflow: hidden;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 22px;\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; margin-bottom: 15px;\">The Arrhythmia Center at Boston Medical Center specializes in diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Our state-of-the-art electrophysiology laboratory offers a full range of services, including ablation to treat arrhythmias, pacemaker and ICD implementation for heart rhythm regulation, and evaluation of syncope and palpitations. With a team of expert physicians, we deliver personalized care and advanced treatments to help patients regain control of their cardiovascular health. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates the latest technology and research to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient. For more information about the Boston Medical Center Arrhythmia Center or to make a referral, please contact us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For Patients: <strong>(617) 638-8734<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For Providers: <strong>(617) 638-8776<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For Providers (24 Hours): <strong>(617) 638-8000<\/strong> (Ask to page the on-call electrophysiologist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the types of arrhythmias and the treatment options available, visit <a href=\"BMC Arrhythmia Center URL\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">BMC Arrhythmia Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0 5px; line-height: 1.5; overflow: hidden;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold;\">Meet Our Specialists<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2024\/12\/monahan-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Monahan, MD\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/kevin-m-monahan-md\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Kevin Monahan, MD<\/a><br \/>\nDirector, Cardiac Electrophysiology<br \/>\nAssistant Professor<br \/>\nEducation: UConn School of Medicine (1989)<br \/>\nResidency: Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (1989-1992)<br \/>\nFellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical (1992-1995)<br \/>\nBoard Certification: Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, American Board of Internal Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2024\/12\/helm-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Helm, MD\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/robert-h-helm-md\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Robert Helm, MD<\/a><br \/>\nCardiac Electrophysiologist<br \/>\nAssistant Professor<br \/>\nEducation: Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine (2000)<br \/>\nResidency: Internal Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center (2000-2003)<br \/>\nFellowship: Interventional Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital (2003-2009)<br \/>\nBoard Certification: Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, American Board of Internal Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2026\/03\/hu-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tiffany Hu, MD\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Tiffany Hu, MD<br \/>\nCardiologist<br \/>\nAssistant Professor<br \/>\nEducation: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (2016)<br \/>\nResidency: Internal Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine\/UCLA Medical Center (2016-2019)<br \/>\nFellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)<br \/>\nBoard Certification: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, American Board of Internal Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2025\/02\/Derin-Tugal-150x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"Derin Tugal, MD\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/derin-tugal-md\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Derin Tugal, MD<\/a><br \/>\nCardiac Electrophysiologist<br \/>\nAssistant Professor<br \/>\nEducation: New York Medical College (2010)<br \/>\nResidency: Internal Medicine, Case Western Reserve University\/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (2010-2013)<br \/>\nBoard Certification: Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, American Board of Internal Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2024\/12\/arlene-dermovsesian-198x300.png\" alt=\"Arlene Dermovsesian, NP\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/arlene-dermovsesian-np\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Arlene Dermovsesian, NP<\/a><br \/>\nElectrophysiology Nurse Practitioner<br \/>\nEducation: Boston College, Northeastern University<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2024\/12\/kathryn-krug-201x300.png\" alt=\"Kathryn Krug, MSN, NP, AGACNP-BC\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/kathryn-f-krug-np\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Kathryn Krug, MSN, NP, AGACNP-BC<\/a><br \/>\nNurse Practitioner, Electrophysiology<br \/>\nEducation: Thomas Jefferson University<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2024\/12\/mary-morabito-203x300.png\" alt=\"Mary A. Morabito, NP\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/mary-a-morabito-np\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Mary A. Morabito, NP<\/a><br \/>\nNurse Practitioner, Electrophysiology<br \/>\nEducation: Simmons College<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2024\/12\/tracey-lavey-201x300.png\" alt=\"Tracey M. Lavey, MS, NP, ANP-BC\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/tracey-m-lavey-np\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Tracey M. Lavey, MS, NP, ANP-BC<\/a><br \/>\nNurse Practitioner, Electrophysiology<br \/>\nEducation: Northeastern University<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img src=\"\/cardiovascular-medicine\/files\/2024\/12\/unpictured-200x300.png\" alt=\"Vanessa Shotts Young, NP\" style=\"margin-right: 20px; max-width: 144px; height: auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/about-us\/directory\/doctor\/vanessa-shotts-young-np\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: blue;\">Vanessa Shotts Young, NP<\/a><br \/>\nNurse Practitioner, Electrophysiology<br \/>\nEducation: Saint Joseph&#8217;s College of Maine, Purdue University<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Overview The Arrhythmia Center at Boston Medical Center specializes in diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. 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