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Brett Atwater, MD, Cardiology, Fairfax, VA

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Cardiology • Fairfax, VA

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Director of Electrophysiology, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute

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  • Office

    8081 Innovation Park Dr
    602
    Fairfax, VA 22031
    Phone+1 571-472-3270
    Fax+1 571-472-3271

Summary

  • Dr. Brett Atwater is an electrophysiologist in Fairfax VA and is the Director of Electrophysiology for the Inova Health System. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology and is experienced in cardiac electrophysiology and icd / pacemaker insertion.

    • Meet Dr. Brett Atwater, MD with Inova Heart and Vascular Institute

    Learn more about Brett D. Atwater, MD at https://www.inova.org/doctors/brett-d-atwater-md

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2008
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2021
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Impaired Recovery of Left Ventricular Function in Patients with Cardiomyopathy and Left Bundle Branch BlockJanuary 2018
  • Impaired Recovery of Left Ventricular Function in Patients with Cardiomyopathy and Left Bundle Branch BlockJanuary 2018
  • Impaired Recovery of Left Ventricular Function in Patients with Cardiomyopathy and Left Bundle Branch BlockJanuary 2018

Press Mentions

  • Inova’s Multidisciplinary AFib Center Improves Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction
    Inova’s Multidisciplinary AFib Center Improves Patient Outcomes and SatisfactionJanuary 27th, 2023
  • Without Appropriate Technical Updates, Patients Are at Risk of Inappropriate Shocks from Their Defibrillators
    Without Appropriate Technical Updates, Patients Are at Risk of Inappropriate Shocks from Their DefibrillatorsJanuary 20th, 2022
  • Cutting 200 Calories Daily plus Aerobic Exercise May Improve Aortic Stiffness in Older Adults
    Cutting 200 Calories Daily plus Aerobic Exercise May Improve Aortic Stiffness in Older AdultsAugust 2nd, 2021
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