Jeffrey T. Kuvin, MD
Academic Title:
Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Division/Program Title:
Associate Chief, Division of Cardiology
Director, Clinical Cardiovascular Services
Director, Cardiovascular Education and Fellowship Training
Associate Director, Cardiovascular Imaging and Hemodynamic Laboratory
Co-Director, Center for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Director, Vascular Function Study Group
Office:
800 Washington Street
Box #315
Boston, MA 02111
Phone:
617-636-5846
Accepting New Patients
Fax:
617-636-4769
Email Address:
jkuvin@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Education and Post Graduate Training:
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 1992
Internal Medicine Residency: Tufts-New England Medical Center,1995
Chief Medical Residency: Tufts-New England Medical Center, 1996
Cardiovascular Fellowship: Tufts-New England Medical Center,1999
Board Certifications:
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
Specialties:
Preventive cardiology
General cardiology
Adults with congenital heart disease
Echocardiography
Clinical Interests:
Preventive cardiology
General cardiology
Adults with congenital heart disease
Echocardiography
Research Interests:
Vascular endothelial function
Lipid disorders
Cardiovascular imaging
Selected Publications:
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Kuvin J. ACGME Initiatives Improve the Education of Cardiology Fellows. Circulation. 2008;118;525-531.
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Kuvin JT, Mammen A, Mooney P, Alsheikh-Ali A, Karas R. Assessment of peripheral vascular endothelial function in the ambulatory setting. Vasc Med. 2007;12:13-16.
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Kuvin J, Karas R. The clinical utility of vascular endothelial function testing: Ready for Prime-Time? Circulation 2003;107:3243-3247.
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Kuvin J, Patel A, Ramet M, Pandian N, Mendelsohn M, Karas R. Novel mechanisms for the beneficial vascular effects of HDL cholesterol: enhanced vasorelaxation and increased endothelial nitric oxide synthase expression. Am Heart J 2002;144:165-72.
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Kuvin J, Patel A, Sliney K, Pandian N, Rand W, Udelson J, Karas R. Peripheral vascular endothelial function testing as a non-invasive indicator of coronary artery disease. J Amer Coll Cardiol 2001;38:1843-1849.
Honors and Awards:
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2000-2008
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Emerging Faculty Award, American College of Cardiology Foundation, 2006
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Oliver Smith Award for Excellence in Patient Care
Professional Affiliations:
Chair, Learning Portfolio, American College of Cardiology
Fellowship Education Redesign Task Force, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American Heart Association
Fellow, American College of Physicians
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Gender:
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