ZacharyMartinGertzMD

Cardiology • Richmond, VA

Interventional Cardiology

Professor, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

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Office
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
Phone+1 804-828-8707

Fax+1 804-828-8765

Summary

Dr. Zachary Gertz is a cardiologist based in Richmond, VA, specializing in interventional cardiology. He completed his medical education and training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, including fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Dr. Gertz is currently employed at VCU Health and has expertise in areas such as valvular heart disease, cardiac catheterization, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His research work is published in several prominent journals, and he has been involved in multiple clinical trials. Dr. Gertz has received the honor of being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).

Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2011 - 2012
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008 - 2011
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2013 - 2014
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2012
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Study of Percutaneous Renal Artery Intervention for Patient With Heart Failure Start of enrollment: 2011 Jun 01
Withdrawn
Not Applicable
A Pivotal Trial to Establish the Efficacy and Long-term Safety of the Parachute Implant System Start of enrollment: 2012 Dec 01
Terminated
Phase 3
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement to UNload the Left Ventricle in Patients With ADvanced Heart Failure (TAVR UNLOAD)
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
Roles: Contact
Fasting Versus Non-fasting on Outcomes and Satisfaction Prior to Cardiac Catheterization Start of enrollment: 2023 Mar 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Clinical Outcomes for Postinfarct Ventricular Septal Defect Repair in a Large State-Wide Surgical Registry.
Mohamad B Moumneh, Mohammed A Quader, Nicholas R Teman, Daniel Tang, Liam Ryan
The American Journal of Cardiology. 2025-04-01
Percutaneous coronary intervention during the shortage of iodinated contrast.
Zachary Gertz, Brian K Mitchell, Michael C Kontos, Nicholas R Teman, Anthony Norman
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2024-12-30
A Randomized Trial of Cardiac Catheterization With Fasting Versus Liberal Oral Intake: The CALORI Trial.
Brian K Mitchell, Anna Tomdio, Muhammad S Pir, Suraj K Mishra, Pradeep Dayanand
Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. 2024-12-01

Press Mentions

Powerful Collaborations Help Congenital Heart Disease Patients Thrive as AdultsDecember 17th, 2024
Top Docs 2021April 26th, 2021

Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology - ACC
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