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Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Electrophysiology Fellows

First Year

  • Francis J. Hartge IV, MD

    Francis J. Hartge IV, MD

    Hometown: Columbus, OH
    Undergraduate: Ohio University
    Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
    Residency: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda, MD
    Cardiology Fellowship: Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Favorite aspects of the program: The faculty are very supportive and engaging. The program provides a lot of exposure to cutting edge technologies and concepts in the EP field. This is a high volume center with ample opportunity for procedural proficiency.

    Career interests: Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death, sports cardiology, arrhythmias in tactical athletes, cardiology education
    Research interests: Accessory pathways, idiopathic ventricular tachycardia

    Hobbies: Hiking, camping, cycling, coffee
  • Andrew Lin, MD

    Andrew Lin, MD

    Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
    Undergraduate: Indiana University - Bloomington
    Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine
    Residency: University of California San Diego
    Cardiology Fellowship: University of California San Diego

    Favorite aspects of the program: One of the reasons I wanted to stay at UCSD for EP fellowship is the tremendous support I have received from faculty over the years, in fellow education, research, and mentorship. UCSD also has strong programs in heart failure and transplantation, ACHD, and interventional cardiology - providing a rich training experience and diverse exposure for EP fellows.

    Career interests: I hope to pursue a career in academic electrophysiology combining clinical EP, research, and education.
    Research interests: Treatment of arrhythmias in patients with heart failure, CIED and lead management
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: Tennis, golf, exploring new restaurants and breweries, going to dog beaches/parks/hikes with my 4-year-old australian shepherd!
  • Wasiq Sheikh, MD

    Wasiq Sheikh, MD

    Hometown: Garnet Valley, PA
    Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh
    Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Residency: Brown University
    Cardiology Fellowship: Brown University

    Favorite aspects of the program: Supportive faculty, Diversity of cases, Research opportunities, Cofellows and being in San Diego!

    Career interests: Hybrid Academic/Private Practice
    Research interests: AI and Electrophysiology
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: Playing guitar, Making coffee and exploring new coffee shops, Collecting vinyl records, Building computers

Second Year

  • Omar Aldaas, MD

    Omar Aldaas, MD

    Hometown: Corona, California
    Undergraduate: University of California, Riverside
    Medical School: University of California, Riverside
    Residency: University of California, San Diego
    Cardiology Fellowship: University of California, San Diego

    Favorite aspects of the program: UCSD provides a full exposure to the entire spectrum of cardiology and electrophysiology at a high volume medical system with a diverse patient population. There is a collaborative and supportive culture, with excellent clinical and research mentorship.

    Career interests: Academic Electrophysiology
    Research interests: Atrial Fibrillation
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: Soccer, archery, traveling
  • Erin Dreessens, DO

    Erin Dreessens, DO

    Hometown: Delhi, IA
    Undergraduate: Wartburg College
    Medical School: Des Moines University
    Residency: Wright State University/Wright Patterson Air Force Base
    Cardiology Fellowship: Navy Medical Center San Diego

    Favorite aspects of the program: At UCSD, we get exposure to a wide variety of cases from very early on and we have the opportunity to learn from excellent mentors.

    Career interests: Clinical Electrophysiology
    Research interests: Atrial fibrillation, cardiac implantable electrical devices
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: Hiking, camping, running, and traveling

Recent Graduates

  • Alumni

    Alumni

    • Oluwole Adegbala
    • Anne-Sophie Lacharite-Roberge
    • Yang Yang
    • Kavisha Patel
    • Bilal Munir
    • Douglas Darden
    • Chin Lee
    • Kunal Shah
    • Michael Eskander
    • Florentino Lupercio