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Jonathan Holtz, MD, Cardiology, Altoona, PA

JonathanHoltzMD

Cardiology • Altoona, PA

Heart Failure & Transplantation

Director, Advanced Heart Failure, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Altoona

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  • Office

    1414 9th Ave
    Altoona, PA 16602
    Phone+1 814-946-1655

Summary

  • Jonathan Holtz, MD, is a Cardiology specialist based in Altoona, PA, with a subspecialty focus on Heart Failure and Transplantation. His educational background includes a BS from The Pennsylvania State University, MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine, residency at the University of California (San Francisco), and Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowships at UPMC Medical Education. Since 2016, he has been employed as an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist at UPMC Altoona and Clinical Assistant Professor at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. Holtz has experience in several areas of cardiology, including hypertension, transplant cardiology, and preventive cardiology. He has numerous publications and has been honored with several awards during his career, including the Clinical Presentation Winner from the American Heart Association's Fellows Research Day in 2015.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2015 - 2016
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2012 - 2015
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2011
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • The Pennsylvania State University
    The Pennsylvania State UniversityBS, Biology, With Distinction, 1999 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • National Board of EchocardiographyExamination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Presentation Winner American Heart Association's Fellows Research Day, 2015
  • Thomas F. Keliher Award 2008
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Society 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A clinically oriented review of the landmark clinical trials comparing warfarin and aspirin to novel oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation  
    Henry BL, Jentzer JC, Holtz JE, Chauhan CA, Rahman AM, J Cardio Vasc Med, 1/1/2014
  • Mitral annular calcium, inducible myocardial ischemia, and cardiovascular events in outpatients with coronary heart disease (from the heart and soul study)  
    Holtz JE, Sangani DS, Cohen BE, Na B, Schiller NB, Whooley MA, Am J Cardiol, 1/1/2012

Abstracts/Posters

  • No pulse, no pressure, no problem. Doppler measures systolic blood pressure
    Holtz JE et al, 23rd annual AHA Great Rivers Affiliate Fellows Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/23/2015
  • Early major adverse events negatively impact quality of life after mechanical circulatory support
    Holtz JE, Dew MA, McNulty M, Lockard K, Kunz N, Dunn E, Bhama J, Bermudez C, Shullo M, Kormos R, Teuteberg J, 22rd annual AHA Great Rivers Affiliate Fellows Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/14/2014
  • Early major adverse events negatively impact quality of life after mechanical circulatory support
    Holtz JE et al, 34th Annual Meeting International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, San Diego, CA, 1/12/2014
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Lectures

  • Impact of mechanical support on quality of life measures over time - is there a differential response based upon indication? 
    San Diego, CA - 1/12/2014
  • Cost Effectiveness of Routine Surveillance Endomyocardial Biopsy Beyond 12 Months Post Heart Transplantation 
    San Diego, CA - 1/12/2014
  • Association of mitral annular calcification with inducible ischemia and cardiovascular events in ambulatory outpatients with coronary heart disease: The Heart and Soul... 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2010

Professional Memberships

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