Howard H. Weitz, M.D., Named New Director of Cardiology at Jefferson Medical College
Cardiologist
Howard H. Weitz, M.D., has been named the new director, Division of
Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College
of Thomas Jefferson University. He was also named the director of the
Jefferson Heart Institute. Dr. Weitz replaces Bernard L. Segal, M.D.,
who after 10 years as the director of the division, will become
director emeritus of the Division of Cardiology, while continuing his
active practice in cardiovascular medicine.
“This
is a very exciting opportunity for me,” said Weitz. “As head of the
department I am looking forward to implementing new and innovative ways
to treat cardiovascular disease and to continue to foster relationships
among the physicians of different cardiovascular disciplines."
Dr.
Weitz has been at Jefferson for over 30 years. Since 1978 he has served
in many capacities including: associate director of the Division of
Internal Medicine, director of clinical cardiology, deputy chairman of
the Department of Medicine, vice-chairman for education of the
Department of Medicine, co-director of the Jefferson Heart Institute
and senior vice chair of Academic Affairs.
As a clinical cardiology expert, Dr. Weitz has received numerous awards and honors such as being named one of “America’s Top
Doctors” and being included as one of Philadelphia magazine’s“Top Docs,” as well as “Teacher of the Year” in the Department of Medicine in 1989 and 2002. Also, he was elected
an Alumnus Member to Alpha Omega Alpha in 1988.
Dr.
Weitz is nationally recognized as a clinician and educator. Since 1992
he has served as an associate editor of the American College of
Physicians Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program and is one of the
leading experts on pre- and post-operative evaluation of patients with
cardiovascular disease who are undergoing non-cardiac surgery. He has
published widely on cardiovascular disease, lectured at major national
meetings, and has co-directed major national courses on management of
the surgical patient with medical problems. In addition, he has served
as a member of the American Heart Association-American College of
Physicians Task Force on Clinical Competence.
Dr. Weitz resides in Elkins Park, Pa.
Media Only Contact:
Richard Cushman
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Phone: (215) 955-6300
Published: 8/5/2008