Dr. Christian F. Witzke, MD

Dr. Christian F. Witzke, MD

Interventional Cardiologist
533.9 mi · 1200 W Tabor Rd, Tabor Medical Building - Moss, 3rd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19141

At a glance

Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina
Works at Einstein Cardiology Associates
Speaks English and Spanish

Office location

Einstein Healthcare Network
533.9 mi · 1200 W Tabor Rd, Tabor Medical Building - Moss, 3rd Fl, Philadelphia, PA, 19141

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cardiac catheterization
Percutaneous cardiac intervention
Cardiac catheterization
Percutaneous cardiac intervention

More about Dr. Christian F. Witzke, MD

Dr. Witzke is Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program and Director of the Latin-American Cardiovascular Program at Einstein. Dr. Witzke completed his Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship training at Einstein Medical Center. He then completed two year training in Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard Medical School. At MGH, Dr. Witzke became competent in the performance of coronary intervention and mastered the management of extremely ill cardiac patients that required high-risk percutaneous procedures. Dr. Witzke has a special interest in the growing field of Structural Heart Disease. During his last years of training, he became specialized in the management of valvular and structural heart disease. He is sufficient in the art of percutaneous closure of heart defects, paravalvular leaks and management of varies valvular heart diseases, including aortic stenosis and mitral valve disease. Dr. Witzke is the leading implantor of percutaneous aortic valve prosthesis -also known as TAVR- in patients with aortic stenosis. He also helped develop Cardiogenic Shock Program at Einstein Health Network. Dr. Witzke has published in numerous journals and has participated in international meeting as an expert in the field of Structural and Valvular Heart Disease. Areas of Interest: Adult Congenital Heart Disease Adult Structural Heart Disease Cardiac Catheterization Cardiovascular Diseases Valvular Heart Disease

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina
Albert Einstein Medical Center (Internship)
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease

Practice

Einstein Cardiology Associates

Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Top Doc, 2018, Philadelphia Magazine
Dr. Witzke has published in journals including Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, The American Journal of Cardiology and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention
Dr. Witzke is Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program and Director of the Latin-American Cardiovascular Program at Einstein

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1235235433

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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Christian F. Witzke work with?

Dr. Christian F. Witzke works with Einstein Cardiology Associates.

Where is Dr. Christian F. Witzke's office located?

Dr. Christian F. Witzke's office is located at 1200 W Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141.

Which board certifications does Dr. Christian F. Witzke have?

Dr. Christian F. Witzke is certified by Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) and Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Christian F. Witzke?

Dr. Christian F. Witzke frequently sees patients for Cardiology Follow Up , Cardiovascular Screening Visit, Carotid Artery Stenosis, Chest Pain, and High Blood Pressure / Hypertension. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Christian F. Witzke on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Christian F. Witzke speak?

Dr. Christian F. Witzke speaks English and Spanish.

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