Interventional Cardiology Fellows

Daniel Chu, MD

Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical school: Hofstra University
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Cardiology Fellowship: University of California, San Diego

Favorite aspects of the program: The clinical variety at UCSD provides the perfect environment for a complete interventional training. Autonomy is a strength, as well as the opportunity to train under excellent clinical teachers at an institution that delivers top tier cardiac care.

Career interests: Coronary and peripheral interventions, administration
Research interests: Quality improvement in the cardiac catheterization lab, preventive cardiology

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and kids, spending time outdoors, playing soccer, golfing

Daniel Kim MD, MS

Hometown: Hoffman Estates, IL
Undergraduate: Northwestern University
Medical school: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Loyola University Medical Center
Cardiology Program: Loyola University Medical Center

Favorite aspects of the program: High procedural volume for both coronary and structural interventions

Career interests: Academics in Interventional/Structural Cardiology
Research interests: Structural interventions

Hobbies: Tennis, basketball, lifting

Gary Ma, MD

Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of California, San Diego
Residency: University of California, San Diego
Cardiology Program: University of California, San Diego

Favorite aspects of the program: Comprehensive cardiovascular training that offers both high volume and complexity. Fantastic foundation for academic pursuits and research.

Career interests: Structural Cardiac Interventions
Research interests: Tricuspid regurgitation, right ventricular function, lipoprotein(a)
Research publications: view publications

Hobbies: Running, surfing, and staying active!

César Soria Jiménez, MD

Hometown: New Mexico
Undergraduate: The University of New Mexico
Medical School: The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency: NYU Langone Health
Cardiology Fellowship: MedStar Washington/Georgetown University Hospital

Favorite aspects of the program: High procedural volume and complexity, emphasis on autonomy with complete clinical training, and excellent teaching faculty and staff.   

Career interests: Academic medicine, mentorship, underserved populations
Research interests: Structural intervention outcomes research, mechanical circulatory support
Research publications: view publications

Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, and reading literature in Spanish

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