AhmedATawakolMD
Cardiology • Boston, MANuclear Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology
MGH Cardiology
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Office
55 Fruit St
Yawkey 5-050
Boston, MA 02114
Education & Training
Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nuclear Cardiology, 1998 - 2000
Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1995 - 1998- Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
NH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
MA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Trials
- Effect of Subcutaneous ACTEMRA on Inflamed Atherosclerotic Plaques in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Start of enrollment: 2016 May 18
- Novel PET/CT and Treatment Strategies to Reduce PTS Following DVT Start of enrollment: 2017 Dec 20
- Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study Start of enrollment: 2018 Sep 01
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Science of Tai Chi andand Whole Person Health Part I: Rationale and State of the Science.Peter M Wayne, Andrew Ahn, Janet Clark, Michael R Irwin, Jian Kong
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2025-03-17 - Socioeconomic status, cardiovascular risk factors and coronary atherosclerosis: a SCOT-HEART trial analysis.Jonathan R Weir-McCall, Ryan Wereski, Jian Chen, Jin Zheng, Jacek Kwiecinski
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2025-03-05 - 1 citationsAssociation of the multi-biomarker disease activity score with arterial 18-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in rheumatoid arthritis.Jon T Giles, Daniel H Solomon, Katherine P Liao, Pamela M Rist, Zahi A Fayad
Rheumatology. 2025-03-01
Journal Articles
- Imaging Apoptosis in Atherosclerosis from Cell Death, A Ray of LightAhmed Tawakol, MD, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging
- Original Research Chronic Stress-Related Neural Activity Associates with Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease in Psoriasis: A Prospective Cohort StudyRoger K Pitman, Ahmed Tawakol, Abass Alavi, Marcus Y Chen, Nehal N Mehta, Justin A Rodante, Jonathan H Chung, Joel M Gelfand, ScienceDirect
- Amygdalar Metabolic Activity Independently Associates with Progression of Visceral AdipositySteven K Grinspoon, Janet Lo, Jon T Giles, Lisa M Shin, Karestan C Koenen, Roger K Pitman, Ahmed Tawakol, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Authored Content
- Imaging the Intersection of Oxidative Stress, Lipids, and Inflammation Progress Toward Personalized Care of AtherosclerosisJanuary 2018
Press Mentions
Column: Dr Tawakol on Heart, Stress & MoreFebruary 26th, 2025- Is Drinking Alcohol Bad for Your Health? New Dietary Guidelines Will Weigh Risks and BenefitsJanuary 24th, 2025
- Just One Drink a Day May Put Your Health at Risk, Federal Report FindsJanuary 14th, 2025
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Grant Support
- Cholesterol and inflammation Lowering via BEmpedoic Acid, an ACL-inhibiting Regimen in HIV Trial (CLEAR HIV Trial)UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES2022–2027
- Cholesterol and inflammation Lowering via BEmpedoic Acid, an ACL-inhibiting Regimen in HIV Trial (CLEAR HIV Trial)UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES2022–2027
- Cholesterol and inflammation Lowering via BEmpedoic Acid, an ACL-inhibiting Regimen in HIV Trial (CLEAR HIV Trial)UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES2022–2027
- Neuroimaging Measures of Psychosocial Stress as Predictors of Articular and Arterial Inflammation, Cardiometabolic Disease, and Treatment Response in Rheumatoid ArthritisCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES2021–2027
- Reducing Arterial Inflammation and Improving Metabolic Health by Dual CCR2 and CCR5 Antagonism in People Living with HIVMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2020–2025
- Impact of Treating Asymptomatic CMV Replication on Cardiovascular Risk in Treated HIV InfectionUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO2020–2025
- Reducing Arterial Inflammation and Improving Metabolic Health by Dual CCR2 and CCR5 Antagonism in People Living with HIVMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2020–2025
- Impact of Treating Asymptomatic CMV Replication on Cardiovascular Risk in Treated HIV InfectionUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO2020–2025
- Reducing Arterial Inflammation and Improving Metabolic Health by Dual CCR2 and CCR5 Antagonism in People Living with HIVMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2020–2025
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