Scientific Degree
MD, MPH, MSc
Education
2021-2023
Maastricht University (Maastricht, NL), Diploma of Advanced Studies in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management
2017-2019
London School of Economics and Political Science, Department of Health Policy, Executive Master of Science in Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Cardiovascular Sciences, London, UK
2017
Medical University of Vienna, Kaiser Franz Joseph Hospital, Observership in Electrophysiology, Vienna, Austria
2015 - 2017
American University of Armenia, Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian School of Public Health, Master of Public Health, Yerevan, Armenia
2011
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Observership in Pediatric Cardiology, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
2008
AKH University Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Observership in Adult Cardiology, Vienna, Austria
1998-2004
Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Faculty of Pediatrics
Trainings
2023
Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Licensing in Clinical Adult Cardiology
2023
National Institute of Health MoH RA, Licensing in Clinical Pediatric Cardiology
2014
Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Licensing in Clinical Adult Cardiology
2007
National Institute of Health MoH RA, Licensing in Clinical Pediatric Cardiology
2005
Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, State Examination Commission of General Pediatrics
Specialization
Clinical Adult and Pediatric Cardiologist/Arrhythmologist/Public Health Specialist
Marital Status
Married
Awards
2017
European Society of Cardiology Scholarship to support the 2 year study at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences
2015
American University of Armenia / Ministry of Education and Science joint scholarship to support the 2 year study at American University of Armenia
Medical Practice
2017-2019
Clinical Arrhythmlogist, Cardiologist at Arrhythmology Unit of Nork - Marash Medical Center
2012-2017
Clinical Adult Cardiologist, Clinical Pediatric Cardiologist, Arrhythmologist at Arrhythmology Cardiology Department of Astghik Medical Center
Clinical Adult Cardiologist, Clinical Pediatric Cardiologist, Arrhythmologist at Arrhythmology Cardiology Center of Armenia, Y
2007-2009
Nork-Marash Medical Center, Fellowship in Adult Cardiology
2004-2007
Nork-Marash Medical Center, Residency in Pediatric Cardiology
Since 2020
Arrhythmology Rotation of Cardiology Students and Residents, Arrhythmology Department, "Nork-Marash" Medical Center (Yerevan, Armenia)
Since 2019
Annual Arrhythmia Seminars, Arrhythmology Department, "Nork-Marash" Medical Center (Yerevan, Armenia)
2010-2017
Arrhythmology Rotation of Cardiology Students and Residents, "Astghik" Medical Center, Arrhythmology Cardiology Center of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia,
2010-2017
Clinical Fellowship in Arrhythmology, "Astghik" Medical Center, Arrhythmology Cardiology Center of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
2010-2017
Semiannual Arrhythmia Seminars, Arrhythmology Cardiology Center of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
Professional activity
Since 2023
State Health Agency, Expert Member for Cardiac Arrhythmology Cases Revision
Since 2022
Ministry of Health RA, Expert Member of Cardiovascular Diseases Management Advisory Board
Since 2022
Ministry of Health RA, Expert Member of Quality Improvement Advisory Board
Since 2021
Armenian Eyecare Project, Project expert of cardiovascular diseases for writing of National Strategy for Diabetes Management in Armenia
Since 2017
"Nork-Marash" Medical Center, Head of Arrhythmology Department
2020-2022
Wigmore Clinic, Cardiology Division, Cardiologist
2012-2017
"Astghik" Medical Center, Arrhythmology Cardiology Department, Arrhythmologist
2009-2012
Arrhythmology Cardiology Center of Armenia, Junior Adult and Pediatric Cardiologist
Social activity
Participation in regular visits with colleagues to regional hospitals and healthcare facilities for cardiology consultations
Training of cardiologists from regions of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Educational lectures on semiannual seminars for cardiologists
Training of fellows and residents of cardiology
Organization and participation of journal clubs for residents and fellows
Volunteer work at Armenian Red Cross Society
Memberships
Since 2019
European Heart Failure Association (ESC HFA)
Since 2018
ESC Professional Member
Since 2017
ESC Women in Cardiology Initiative
Since 2014
ESC Working Group on Grown-up Congenital Heart Disease
Since 2010
Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Since 2010
European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
Description
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Advanced 12-lead ECG, Holter ECG Interpretation
- Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Stress testing (Tredmill exercise test, Dobutamine, Ajmaline Stress Echocardiography)
- Central vascular access, temporary pacing
- Follow-up of Patients with Implanted Cardiac Electronic Devices
- Follow-up of Patients with Heart Rhythm Dysorders
- Follow-up of Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
- Follow-up of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease
- Care of Advanced Heart Failure Patients
- Follow-up of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
- Clinical and Epidemiological Research Skills
- Statistical Analysis of Data using SPSS and STATA software
- Quality and Outcomes Research
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Health Economic Research – Cost-Effectiveness Analyses
Interests
Cardiovascular Disease, Arrhythmology / Electrophysiology, Healthcare administration, Quality management, Health Economics