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Peter Zwerner, MD, Cardiology, Charleston, SC

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Cardiology Charleston, SC

Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Dr. Peter Zwerner is Professor Emeritus at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston SC.

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  • Office

    171 Ashley Ave
    Charleston, SC 29425
    Phone+1 843-792-1414

Summary

  • Professor Emeritus at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston SC. He has over 30 years of executive healthcare experience and recently retired as Chief Medical Officer of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) physician practice. He was a member of the MUSC executive leadership team for over 15 years and has focused on innovative healthcare solutions that bring value to patients. He has previously held joint appointments in Cardiology and Radiology and has been involved in research on the role of advanced imaging techniques in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. For over15 years, Dr Zwerner has been involved in MUSC’s efforts to advance health care capabilities at Muhimbili National Hospital and the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute.

Education & Training

  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1985 - 1988
  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1985
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2005 - 2023
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1983 - 2007
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Charleston Doctors Blame Physician Burnout on Endless Paperwork and Data Entry
    Charleston Doctors Blame Physician Burnout on Endless Paperwork and Data EntrySeptember 3rd, 2019

Professional Memberships