Education
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, Michigan
Master’s Degree, Acute Care Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing
Certifications
BLS, ACLS Certification
Arterial Line Certified
Intra-aortic Balloon Counterpulsation
Organizational Memberships
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Michigan Council for Nurse Practitioners
Quality Assurance Committee
Education
Oakland University
Master of Science in Nursing- FNP (April 2014)
Rochester Hills, MI
Western Michigan University – Bronson School of Nursing
Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (May 2007)
Certifications
BLS, American Heart Association
Organizational Memberships
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners
Pierre Charbel Atallah, M.D., M.S., M.B.A.
4767 Freer Street
Oakland Township, Michigan 48306
Mobile: 248-495-2438
Email: pcatallahmd@rochestermedicalcenter.com
Education |
July 6, 2020 – Present: Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Cambridge MA. Master Health Care Management
August 1, 2016 – May 19, 2018: University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business. Notre Dame, IN. Master of Business Administration
June 22, 2015- March 31, 2017: Northwestern University. Evanston, IL.
Master of Science Integrated Marketing Communications
July 1, 2013-March 31, 2015: Clinical Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine. William Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI.
July 1, 2010-June 30, 2013: Internal Medicine Resident. William Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI.
July 1, 2005-June 8, 2010: Wayne State University School of Medicine. Detroit, MI.
Doctor of Medicine
August 1, 2000-December 18, 2004: University of Detroit. Detroit, MI.
Bachelor of Science, Summa cum Laude
September 1, 1996-May 5, 2000: Brother Rice High School. Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Honors Diploma, Highest Distinction
Professional Experience |
March 2018 – Present: Chief Executive Officer, Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, MI.
June 2010- March 2018: Vice President, Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, MI.
January 2017- Present: Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI.
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. 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 |
Doctorate Member, Society for Vascular Medicine: March 5, 2020
Certified to perform peripheral venous radiofrequency ablation 2019
Certified to perform cyanoacrylate peripheral venous closure 2019
Level III Cardiac CTA Certification: April 5, 2015-October 18, 2018.
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 Experience |
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, Maffucci 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.
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.
Teaching Experience and Awards
August 2020- Present: Clinical Preceptor for Second Year Medical Students at Wayne State University School of Medicine: Clinical Experiential Clerkship. January 2020- Present: Northwestern Externship Program (NEXT). Northwestern University. Evanston, Illinois. October 2018: Wayne State University School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award: Selected as an outstanding educator at the School of Medicine based on student evaluations for clerkships. Faculty were ranked quantitatively based on ratings. April 2018 – Present. Northwestern Network Mentorship Program. Northwestern University. Evanston, Illinois. January 2017- Present: Clinical Preceptor for Third Year Medical Students at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Continuity Clinic Clerkship. Volunteer Positions August 2020 – Present: Board Member, Notre Dame Club of Detroit August 2020 – Present: Diversity Board Appointment, Notre Dame Club of Detroit December 2019 to Present: Volunteer Mentor. Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce/Rochester High School Business Club. Affiliations |
Society for Vascular Medicine
American Society of Echocardiography
American Heart Association
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Notre Dame Club of Detroit
Northwestern Club of Metro Detroit
Detroit Athletic Club
Personal and Professional Interests
Liverpool Football Club
Acoustic and Electric Guitar
Exercise physiology
Radiofrequency venous ablation
Cyanoacrylate/Polymer venous ablation
Cardiac performance
Preventative cardiology
Entrepreneurship
Leadership and Strategy
Healthcare technology
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.
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
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.
CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER, ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
CLINICAL PROFESSOR, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MEDICAL
DIRECTOR, CORONARY CT ANGIOGRAPHY, HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DMC 2005-2008
EDUCATION
M.D., Faculty of Medicine,
St. Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
ADVANCED TRAINING
Internship at Receiving Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University
Residency in medicine and Fellowship in Cardiology at William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, Michigan
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomate American Board of Cardiovascular Disease
Diplomate Board Certification in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
ACADEMIC STATURE
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University, School of Medicine.
FELLOWSHIP
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
Fellow of the American College of Angiology
STAFF PRIVILEGES
William Beaumont Hospitals, Royal Oak and Troy, Michigan
Harper University Hospital, DMC, Detroit, Michigan
Crittenton Hospital, Rochester, Michigan 1976-2011
PRACTICE
Started practice in 1976 at 2370 Walton Boulevard in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Expanded to 610 North Main Street in 1986, founding The Atallah Heart Center.
In 1991, started The Rochester Medical Center.
POSITIONS (Previously Held)
Chief Section of Cardiology, Crittenton Hospital
Chief Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Crittenton Hospital
President, American Heart Association, Rochester Chapter
Medical Director, Cardiac Computed Tomography, Harper University Hospital
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.
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
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
“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.”
“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
“I am able to read cardiac CT independently. Very wide variety of pathology cases.” -AA
“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
“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
“Far improved. Absolutely benefited in my approach to interpreting CTA. Lots of great cases of coronary anomalies and pathology.” -AP
“CCTA knowledge improved. Wide variety of cases.” -MG
“I learned a lot during the course. I now have a systematic approach to cardiac CT.” -AC
“Significantly increased my knowledge. Great cases and teaching! Great cases on non-cardiac findings, CABG, congenital.” -AA
“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
“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
“Overall this course is excellent.” -SS
“Overall this course is very good.” -VR
“Good course. Really benefited from time spent with Dr. Atallah.” -RJ
“Very good course. Excellent workstation.” -MR
“Cases and work station were excellent.” -TK
“Very good course.” -YC
“I learned a lot. Had no knowledge prior to this course. Wide variety of cases that are helpful in the real world practice.” -SA
“Definite improvement in my systemic approach of cases and interpretation. Wide variety of pathology cases.” -RC
“Excellent course. Great pathology. Gives you an understanding of the entire approach.” -RA
“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
“Appreciated how the course could be tailored to individual needs. Plenty of opportunities to answer my questions.” -LW
“Cases and instructors were excellent. I would recommend this course to others.” -NH
“Excellent course. Great pathology.” -MR
“Cases are very good.” -CL
“Dr. Atallah is an excellent teacher who emphasizes on systemic approach.” -SJ
“This was an excellent learning experience. I will be recommending this course to my friends.” -NK
This revolutionary CT technique detects blockages in any vessel or artery in the body and determines their size and composition.
The heart is always in motion, so historically it has always been hard to image. However, the speed of the new 3D CT in combination with the EKG.
We can now acquire PRECISE IMAGES of the coronary arteries and the heart’s structures.
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women.
Scheduling is fast and convenient.
Now we can determine safely, rapidly, and non-invasively who is at risk for heart attacks, cardiac death, and what to do about it.
We can also evaluate bypass grafts and stent patency (how well they are holding up), and not just score the calcium content of the arteries anymore.
A CT scan is a painless X-ray that uses a computer to produce detailed cross-sectional images, or “slices,” of parts of the body.
Of all the imaging tests that are currently available, the 3D CT scan is the best at producing images of bone, blood, soft tissues, and blood vessels such as the coronary arteries in the heart, or other arteries in the brain, kidneys, and extremities.
You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for your CT exam.
Metal objects can affect the image, so avoid clothing with zippers and snaps.
You may will also be asked to remove hairpins, jewelry, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and any removable dental work, depending on the part of the body that is being scanned.
You may be asked not to eat or drink anything for one or more hours before the exam.
Women should always inform their doctor or x-ray technologist if there is any possibility that they are pregnant.
Determines whether coronary arteries are clogged.
Finds the cause of chest pain.
Assesses the heart’s capability after a heart attack or heart surgery.
Discovers heart disease.
Sets limits on your exercise.
Detects extra heartbeats (also called arrhythmias during exercise.
Judges a medicine’s capacity to control chest pain or extra beats during exercise.
Assesses your blood pressure response to exercise.
An echo is an ultrasound that is used to take pictures of your heart.
It gives important information about the size, shape, and function of your heart.
It looks at your valves to make sure they are working properly.
It also assesses the hearts ejection fraction, or how well it is pumping and squeezing.
A carotid ultrasound uses sound waves to take pictures of your carotid arteries in the neck.
This helps assess for blockages in the neck that might lead to a transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) or a stroke.
Pulmonary function testing is a simple and fast way to accurately assess for COPD and asthma.
It helps your provider determine why you may be short of breath.
Bone density screening is performed every two years to evaluate for osteoporosis and to assess response to treatment.
Osteoporosis or low bone mass (osteopenia) occurs in approximately 53 million American men and women, accounting for 55 percent of the population age 50 years and over (Uptodate.com)
It is important to screen for osteoporosis to prevent fractures and assess for fracture risk.
It helps your provider determine why you may be short of breath.
No need to go to the hospital or a random urgent care for X-rays.
We have technologists in-house who provide top-quality images to our board certified radiologists.
Simple, convenient, and affordable.
Fast turn-around time to meet your schedule.
Ultrasound (US) imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method of “seeing” inside the human body through the use of high-frequency sound waves. The sound waves are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. No radiation is involved in ultrasound imaging.
US is a useful way of examining many of the body’s internal organs, including the heart, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder.
Because US images are captured in real-time, they can show movement of internal tissues and organs, and enable physicians to see blood flow and heart valve functions. This can help to diagnose a variety of heart conditions and to assess damage after a heart attack or other illness.
Breast cancer is the most frequent type of non-skin cancer and the most frequent cause of cancer death in women worldwide, and the second most frequent cause of cancer death in United States women (Uptodate.com)
Mammography is indicated for the primary detection of breast cancer.
Screening can start at age 40 and is recommended for women over the age of 50.
Routine blood work is a simple and effective way to assess your health.
It helps your provider assess kidney, liver, thyroid, and overall metabolic function.
We can also check cholesterol, vitamin, iron, and sugar levels.
All of our blood work is performed in our accredited lab.
Scheduling is fast and convenient.