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Jerome Fleg, MD, Cardiology, Bethesda, MD

JeromeLouisFlegMDFACC, FAHA, FAPS, FHFSA

Cardiology Bethesda, MD

Heart Failure & Transplantation, Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Medical Officer, NHLBI

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  • Office

    Rockville Pike
    # 8901
    Bethesda, MD 20889
    Phone+1 301-295-4500
    Fax+1 301-295-6616

Summary

  • Jerome Fleg, MD, based in Bethesda, MD, is a cardiologist with subspecialties in heart failure and transplantation, preventive cardiology, exercise physiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. He completed his medical education at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by an internship at Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center, and a residency and fellowship at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium. His expertise includes exercise physiology and testing, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and geriatric cardiology. Dr. Fleg has published numerous articles in esteemed journals such as JAMA, New England Journal, Circulation, JACC, and the American Journal of Physiology. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the American Heart Association, American Physiological Society, and American College of Cardiology, and received Director's Awards from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and National Institutes of Health.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1975 - 1977
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1975
  • Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center
    Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1971
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1978 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1970 - 1979
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Director's Award National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2019, 2022-2024
  • Fellow American Heart Association
  • Fellow American Physiological Society
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Hypertension Across a Woman’s Life CycleApril 2018
  • Hypertension Across a Woman’s Life CycleApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Calculating Risks for Heart Disease
    Calculating Risks for Heart DiseaseJuly 28th, 2022
  • Here’s What Your Cholesterol Level Should Be for Your Age
    Here’s What Your Cholesterol Level Should Be for Your AgeAugust 11th, 2021
  • Expert Consensus Document
    Expert Consensus DocumentApril 2nd, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Epidemiology Of Silent Myocardial IschemiaNational Institute On Aging2001
  • Age And Conditioning Status On REST And ExercerciseNational Institute On Aging2001
  • Age Changes In Pulmonary FunctionNational Institute On Aging1998–2001
  • Study Of Human Physiology, Biochemistry &PsychologyNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • END Tidal CO2 &Sodium Sensitivity In Postmenopausal WomenNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • The Baltimore Longitudinal Study Of AgingNational Institute On Aging1998–2000
  • Epidemiology Of Silent Myocardial Ischemia In Apparently Healthy SubjectsNational Institute On Aging1998–2000
  • Effects Of Age And Conditioning Status On REST And Exercise Cardiac PerformanceNational Institute On Aging1995–2000
  • Effect Of Physical Conditioning On Cardiovascular Aging Changes In Normal ManNational Institute On Aging1992–1993

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