ACADEMIC HONORS
2005: Kappa Gamma Pi. National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society. Awarded for exemplifying excellence in leadership, scholarship, faith, and service.

2004: Biology Award. Presented to the senior biology major with the highest cumulative grade point average in the College of Engineering and Science at the University of Detroit Mercy.

2004, 2003: Engineering and Science Key Award for Academic Excellence. Awarded for obtaining a cumulative GPA above 3.80.

2003: Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society. Honoring four percent of students in the top fifteen percent of their college on the basis of scholarship, loyalty, and service.

2003: Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society. In recognition of academic excellence and strong leadership abilities.

2003: Alpha Epsilon Delta. In recognition of superior scholastic achievement in a pre-medical undergraduate curriculum.

2002, 2001: Dean’s Scholarship Certificate. Presented in recognition of distinguished academic performance in the College of Engineering and Science.

2001: CRC Freshman Chemistry Award. Awarded by the Chemical Rubber Company to the most outstanding freshman student for scholastic achievement in chemistry.

2000-2004: Dean’s List College of Engineering and Science, University of Detroit Mercy.

2000-2002: Knight’s of Equity Memorial Scholarship. Knights of Equity, Detroit, MI.

2000: Benefactor’s Achievement Scholarship, University of Detroit Mercy.

2000: Presidential Achievement Award, Former President Bill Clinton.

2000: Michigan Competitive Scholar, State of Michigan, Former Governor John Engler.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
​Fellow, American College of Physicians: 2016
American Board of Internal Medicine Certified: 2013
State of Michigan Professional License: Medical Doctor
United States Medical Licensing Examination: Step 3-Completed April 6 and 7, 2012
United States Medical Licensing Examination: Step 2-Completed August 4, 2009
United States Medical Licensing Examination: Step 1-Completed June 23, 2008
American Heart Association-Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support

RESEARCH
December 6, 2011- March 31-2015: The Effect of Body Mass Index on Survival in Therapeutic Hypothermia after Cardiac Arrest. Atallah PC, et al. HIC#E2011-054. William Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI.

August 1, 2008- May 20, 2009: Coronary CT Angiography in Clinical Practice: The Impact of Slice Number on Diagnostic Accuracy. Atallah P, Atallah PC, Spears JR, Shea R, Mafucci C, Duncan K. Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, MI.

December 20, 2004- December 1, 2005: Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Invasive Cardiac Angiography by Multi-Slice Computed Tomography. Atallah P, Atallah PC, Spears JR, Shea R. Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, MI.

September 1, 2002- June 1, 2003: Research Assistant. Dr. Mark Benvenuto, Associate Professor and Department Chairman, University of Detroit Mercy, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

June 20, 2001- April 13, 2002: Retrospective Analysis of Cardiac Events in 3070 Patients on Long Term Statin Therapy. Atallah P, Atallah PC, Atallah CP. Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, MI.

PUBLICATIONS
The Many-Faced God: IgG4-Related Disease- a Clinical Review. Atallah PC, Shea R, Waldrop M. Med Res Arch Vol. 4, Issue 6. October 2016.

Induced Hypothermia After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Body Habitus and Survival. Atallah PC et al. Circulation. 2014;130:A18280

IgG4-related disease with effusive-constrictive pericarditis, tamponade, and hepatopathy: A novel triad. Atallah PC et al. Int J Cardiol. 2014 Jul 12.

Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease Constrictive Pericarditis with Pericardial Effusion: A Novel Entity. Kassier A, Atallah PC. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;63(12_S): doi:10.1016/S0735-1097(14)60710-5.

Significance of First-Degree Atrioventricular Block in Acute Endocarditis. Atallah PC. JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Feb 25.

Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Discovered by Palpation of Asymmetric Pulses.
Atallah PC, Atallah P, Kashyap V. Am J Med. 2010 Jul;123(7):e1-2.

Vieussens’ Ring with Congenitally Hypoplastic Left Coronary Arterial System.
Atallah PC, Atallah P, Spears JR. Int J Cardiol. 2010 Nov 18.

Elemental Compositions of Some of the Annamese Coins of Emperor Thanh Thai via Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence. P. Atallah, M. Kuntz, R. Kuzava, J. Ferguson, V. Iduma, and M. Benvenuto. AJN Second Series 16-17 (2004-05) pp. 231-257 © 2005 The American Numismatic Society.

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
November 17, 2014: Atallah PC, Niculescu O, Franklin B. Heart Rhythm Disorders and Resuscitation Science – Session Title: Resuscitation Science from Bench to Bedside Abstract 18280: Induced Hypothermia After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Body Habitus and Survival. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2014. Chicago, Illinois.

March 31, 2014: Kassier A. Atallah, PC. Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease Constrictive Pericarditis with Pericardial Effusion: A Novel Entity. FIT Clinical Decision Making: Valvular and Pericardial Disease. American College of Cardiology 63rd Annual Scientific Session and Expo. Washington, D.C.

February 11, 2014: Atallah, PC. A New Etiology for Heart Failure. Fellows Program: Tough Clinical Calls. 23rd Annual Cardiovascular Conference sponsored by Beaumont Health System, Duke University School of Medicine, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Beaver Creek, Colorado.

September 27, 2013: Atallah, PC. Palpation of Asymmetric Pulses and a Startling Diagnosis. Fellow in Training Oral Case Competition. American College of Cardiology Michigan Chapter 25th Anniversary Conference. Detroit, Michigan.

October 6, 2012: Atallah PC. Significance of First-Degree Atrioventricular Block in Acute Endocarditis. Oral Case Competition. American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Scientific Meeting. Traverse City, Michigan.

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AFFILIATIONS
American College of Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
American Heart Association
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Detroit Athletic Club
Notre Dame Alumni Association
Notre Dame Club of Detroit
Northwestern University Alumni Association

INTERESTS
Guitar
Boating
Travel
Liverpool F.C
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WEBSITES
www.atallahmedicine.com
www.linkedin.com/in/pierreatallahmd

Background: Dr. Atallah grew up in Rochester and has lived, studied, and worked in Metro Detroit all of his life. A Holy Family Regional School alumnus, he graduated from Brother Rice High School, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Detroit, attended medical school at Wayne State University, and performed his residency and fellowship training at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak.

Academics: Dr. Atallah is a third generation Titan, graduating from the University of Detroit summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor concentration in philosophy and healthcare ethics. At U of D he was the recipient of numerous awards including the Freshman Chemistry Award, awarded by the Chemical Rubber Company to the most outstanding freshman student for scholastic achievement in chemistry, and several Engineering and Science Key Awards for Academic Excellence awarded for obtaining a cumulative GPA above 3.80. He graduated as the valedictorian of his college and received the Biology Award, presented to the senior biology major with the highest cumulative grade point average in the College of Engineering and Science.

Dr. Atallah’s proudest achievement was his induction into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society which honors 4% of students in the top fifteen percent of their college on the basis of scholarship, loyalty, and service. He was also inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre-medical honors society, and Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society, awarded for exemplifying excellence in leadership, scholarship, faith, and service.

He is a recipient of the Presidential Achievement Award, awarded by former President Bill Clinton and has continued to pursue academics rigorously throughout his career. In addition to his undergraduate, and medical degrees, he has a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. Go Cats ! Go Irish!

Medical Training: At Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Atallah excelled in his academic and clinical work receiving numerous commendations. He published several articles in peer reviewed journals including, Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm Discovered by Palpation of Asymmetric Pulses, published in the American Journal of Medicine and Vieussens’ Ring with Congenitally Hypoplastic Left Coronary Arterial System published in the International Journal of Cardiology.

Dr. Atallah continued his research efforts throughout his Internal Medicine training and was the sole author of, Significance of First-Degree Atrioventricular Block in Acute Endocarditis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association- Internal Medicine and presented at the American College of Physicians Michigan Chapter Scientific Meeting.

After completing his training in Internal Medicine, Dr. Atallah pursued additional training in Cardiovascular Disease at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and at the Rochester Medical Center and continued to publish and present his research at medical conferences across the United States. His work was featured in prestigious academic journals including, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, and the International Journal of Cardiology. His research offered insight into a new disease entity as described in his paper, IgG4-related disease with effusive-constrictive pericarditis, tamponade, and hepatopathy: A novel triad.

Additionally, he presented at the local and national level, including at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Illinois, the American College of Cardiology 63rd Annual Scientific Session and Expo in Washington, D.C., and at the 23rd Annual Cardiovascular Conference sponsored by Beaumont Health System, Duke University School of Medicine, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Practice: Dr. Atallah continues to actively research and publish, however, first and foremost he is a clinician. He practices academic, evidence-based medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. His practice scope includes internal medicine and preventive cardiology, particularly focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. He treats each patient with dignity and respect and believes in a collaborative, team-based approach to health and well-being, a hallmark of the Rochester Medical Center philosophy for over forty years. He sees patients at both the Atallah Heart Center and the Rochester Family Care Center, and is now accepting new patients.

Interests: Outside of the office Dr. Atallah enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. His interests include exercise, playing the guitar, landscaping, cooking, and when possible, travel.

HONORS – AWARDS
Due to the difference between the French and American systems of Education explanation of terms is provided.
Timeline
1964
Baccalaureate de Sciences Experimentales
A National examination required of all graduating seniors. Certification awarded to the highest-ranking student in the country. Conferred by the Government of France, Department of Education.

1965
Laureat de Chimie

1966
Laureat d’ Anatomie

1966
Laureat de Microbiologie
An annual University honors competition in the basic sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Microbiology. This written competition is open to students, graduates and faculty members. There is only one award (Laurent) offered in each category presented for outstanding achievement demonstrated by the highest scoring entrant.
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1967
Dissecteur d’Anatomie
An annual University honors competition examination for teacher of Dissection. First student in history of University to hold faculty position.

1967
Externship awarded to Hotel-Dieu University Hospital. At the completion of the third year of medical school the top fifteen students are awarded “Externship” status. These students practice on patients in the University Hospital. The remainder of the medical class will not have the opportunity to treat patients until their fifth medical year, and that will be outside of the University setting in private hospitals and clinics. Only those with Extern status will be able to compete, in their fifth medical year for the title and position of “interne.”

1969
Major d’Internat
A ten day oral, written and practice examination is held for the fifteen Externs. The first five place winners are awarded the position of “interne”, and continue their private studies at the French Faculty of the Medicine. The remaining students must go into private hospitals. The first place winner is awarded the title of Major d’Internat, and is responsible for supervising the work of the externs and interns in the University program.

1971
Awarded a three-year, full scholarship at the Sorbonne, University of Paris, for post-graduate specialization

1974
Resident Teacher of the Year Award, by the vote of the intern and resident physicians at William Beaumont Hospital.

1976
Chief Fellow, elected by Cardiology fellows, William Beaumont Hospital.

1995
President of American Heart Association, Greater Rochester division

LANGUAGES
French, English and Arabic
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PERSONAL INTERESTS
Information Technology, Networking and Social Media
Architectural Design, Building and Landscaping
Tennis
Fishing
Classical Music
Photography

Medicare
Medicare plus blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Atena
Humana
Hap
Priority Health

AARP
Cigna
Molina
Total Health Care
Meridian
Cofinity

2020

“Huge step up in my knowledge of CCTA. Benefited 100 % in my approach to interpreting CCTA. I saw a great deal of cases from simple to complex; common to uncommon. In brief, high variety of cases.”

“Good variety of cases. Some memorable. My knowledge is much improved. Heard about course by word of mouth.” – LP

“My knowledge has improved significantly and I will continue to learn and practice at my own institution. Excellent variety of cases, many things I have never seen before this course.” – JP

“Professor Atallah is very systematic. My knowledge drastically improved. Learned an organized way of reporting. There is a large variety of cases and pathology. Good learning experience.” -SH

“Knowledge took a huge step up. I saw a great deal of cases from simple to complex that are common and uncommon. Huge variety.” -AMA

“Knowledge increased tremendously after completing course. Very diverse pathology which is of immerse help to improving CTA interpretation skills.” – RC

“Had little knowledge at the beginning and at course end proficient. Wide array of pathology with rare cases.” -MA
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“Baseline knowledge was minimal and it significantly improved post. Varied and comprehensive pathology cases.” APL

“Knowledge increased tremendously after completing course. Very diverse pathology which is of immense help to improving CTA interpretation skills.”

“Absolutely benefited from this course. Had little knowledge in the beginning and now feel proficient. Wide array of pathology including rare cases.”

“Course significantly increased my knowledge. Great cases and teaching. Great cases on non-cardiac findings.”

“My knowledge improved significantly. Wide range of pathology.”

“I learned a lot during the course. I now have a systematic approach to cardiac CT. Great database of pathology.”
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“I am more comfortable evaluating and reading cases. I now have a more systemic approach. A broad range of pathology that has improved my recognition skills.” – RD

“Improved seven fold. Great mix of cases. Better than doing fellowship.” -SS

“Major increase in knowledge and confidence in reading studies. Structured approach brings clarity. Wide range of pathology likely to be seen in reality.” – PJ

2019
“180 degree difference in knowledge base after taking course. Seen many coronary cases, calcium scores, coronary anomalies, CABG, other pathologies” -MA
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“I am able to read cardiac CT independently. Very wide variety of pathology cases.” -AA
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“Significant improvement. Went from very basic knowledge to actually feeling good about a systemic approach to each case. Very good diversity from totally normal to tumors, to congenital, to significant CAD. Very good case selection.” -DC
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“Much improvement in knowledge after course. Interesting and varied pathology including anomalies, masses, dissection, pulmonary emboli, pulmonary veins, stents and bypass grafts as well as artifacts.” -MM
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“Far improved. Absolutely benefited in my approach to interpreting CTA. Lots of great cases of coronary anomalies and pathology.” -AP
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“CCTA knowledge improved. Wide variety of cases.” -MG
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“I learned a lot during the course. I now have a systematic approach to cardiac CT.” -AC
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“Significantly increased my knowledge. Great cases and teaching! Great cases on non-cardiac findings, CABG, congenital.” -AA
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“Knowledge improved significantly. Wide range of pathology.” -AT

2018
“My knowledge of CCTA before and after taking this course is night and day. I now feel comfortable processing cases. I have absolutely benefited in my approach to interpret CCTA. There is a wide range of pathology; amazing case.” -KS
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“Significant and definitive improvement post course. Approach is now more scientific and rigorous, learning however is lifelong. Wide variety of pathology seen. Functional studies were helpful.” – SP
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“Overall this course is excellent.” -SS
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“Overall this course is very good.” -VR
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“Good course. Really benefited from time spent with Dr. Atallah.” -RJ
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“Very good course. Excellent workstation.” -MR
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“Cases and work station were excellent.” -TK
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“Very good course.” -YC
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“I learned a lot. Had no knowledge prior to this course. Wide variety of cases that are helpful in the real world practice.” -SA
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“Definite improvement in my systemic approach of cases and interpretation. Wide variety of pathology cases.” -RC
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“Excellent course. Great pathology. Gives you an understanding of the entire approach.” -RA
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“Detailed description of cases. Wide variety of pathology. Systemic approach training.” -AA

2017
“Learned a lot and feel very confident to read CCTA on my own.” -JH
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“Appreciated how the course could be tailored to individual needs. Plenty of opportunities to answer my questions.” -LW
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“Cases and instructors were excellent. I would recommend this course to others.” -NH
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“Excellent course. Great pathology.” -MR
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“Cases are very good.” -CL

“Dr. Atallah is an excellent teacher who emphasizes on systemic approach.” -SJ
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“This was an excellent learning experience. I will be recommending this course to my friends.” -NK