Justin S. Sadhu, MD, MPHS, FACC, Professor of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division, joined the Department of Medicine in 2015. Dr. Sadhu completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, where he graduated with Highest Distinction in Biochemistry; Mathematics and Computer Science minor. He attended medical school at Washington University School of Medicine as a Distinguished Student Scholar, graduating in 2007 as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Sadhu completed...| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
The Cardiovascular Division recently participated in the US Department of Labor’s Clinical Research Professional Apprenticeship Program and graduated one of the program’s first apprentices, Kesha Hanks. Kesha worked in the Cardiology Clinical Research Group as a Clinical Research Apprentice. After completion of the program, Kesha has now been promoted to a Clinical Research Coordinator 1. This […] The post Kesha Hanks Graduates Department of Labor Clinical Research Professional App...| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
Traditional models of cardiovascular care are facing mounting pressure from a range of macroeconomic, demographic and technological forces, according to Karen Joynt Maddox, MD, MPH, co-director of the Center for Advancing Health Policy and Economics Research and associate professor of medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The post Joynt Maddox on how economic forces are reshaping the future of cardiac care appeared first on Cardiovascular Division.| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
The Cardiovascular Division is proud to announce that 34 of our faculty have been selected for the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list. The Top Doctors® selection process is entirely merit-based. Doctors cannot pay to be listed. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. The post 34 Cardiovascular Division Physicians Named 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® appeared first on Cardiovascular Division.| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
Dr. Walter Schiffer joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an Assistant Professor in August 2025. He specializes in cardio-oncology and cardiac critical care, with a focus on improving cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cancer and those requiring intensive cardiac support. His clinical and research interests center on better identifying and managing cardiovascular complications in oncology patients, optimizing heart failure treatment strategies, and refining...| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Surgery are ranked as High Performing in AAA Repair, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Heart Arrhythmia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Of the 18 High Performing areas for BJH, 7 were in Cardiology, and Heart and Vascular Surgery. The post Barnes-Jewish Hospital Ranked #28 Nationally for Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery by US News and World Report appeared first on Cardiovascular Division.| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the WashU Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research Karen Joynt Maddox, MD, MPH has accepted two new roles with the American Heart Association as of July 1st. The post Joynt Maddox in new roles at AHA appeared first on Cardiovascular Division.| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD, vice chair of clinical research for the department of medicine, director of clinical research for the division of cardiology and director of translational workforce development at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will serve as treasurer from 2025-2027. The post Sweitzer among new officers for Heart Failure Society of America appeared first on Cardiovascular Division.| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
Cardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease The post Stitziel named scholar-innovator appeared first on Cardiovascular Division.| Cardiovascular Division | Washington University in St. Louis
Linda Peterson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Radiology and Medical Director of WashU's cardiac rehab program, recently appeared on medical podcast "White Coats, Real Talk" to discuss the importance of cardiac rehab, and her experience in this field.| Cardiovascular Division
The Cardiovascular Division's nationally recognized physicians and scientists are involved in groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.| Cardiovascular Division
Related Links Prabhu Lab Physician Profile Research Profile Education Board Certifications Recognition Clinical Interests Cardiomyopathy and heart failure, cardio-oncology, and general cardiology Research Interests Dr. Prabhu’s primary research interest has been in mechanisms underlying inflammation and immune cell activation in HF (i.e., cardio-immunology), and in the translation of new therapeutic approaches to alleviate inflammation and […]| Cardiovascular Division
Related Links Prabhu Lab Research Profile Education Research Interests Heart failure is characterized by chronic inflammation and increased myocardial infiltration of activated immune cells including monocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells and T-cells. My research efforts focus on the elucidation of innate (macrophages and dendritic cell) and adaptive immune responses during chronic heart failure and the role […]| Cardiovascular Division