Jordan M Prutkin, M.D., M.H.S.

Dr. Prutkin is a UW assistant professor in the Department of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology. His numerous clinical interests include the management of cardiac arrhythmias, including ablation of arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. He implants and manages patients with biventricular devices, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers. He is also one of the few physicians in the region experienced with laser removal of ICD and pacemaker leads.

Patient Care Philosophy
"For the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient."

Scope Of Care
He follows patients with abnormal heart rhythms and uses medications, cardiac ablation procedures and surgery to improve their lives.

Personal Interests
Gardening, home improvement, hiking and baseball.

Clinical Interests
Ablation, ICDs, pacemakers and lead extraction.


Research Interests
ICD/pacemaker infections and lead extraction, ICD and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) interactions.

Languages
English

Expertise
Cardiology, Internal Medicine