Dr Paul Teirstein is Chief of Cardiology at the Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla, California. He is a world renowned Interventional Cardiologist and was a pioneer in the early development of coronary stent technologies. He is the holder of 23 patents, all of which have been licensed. Last year, he was awarded one of the most prestigious awards in cardiology, being recipient of the Geoffrey Hartzler, Master Clinical Operator award. Beyond the world of medicine he is an immensely accomplished pilot and an avid salsa dancer. 


 


This conversation is one of the most enlightening and heart felt conversations I have had and Dr Teirstein is one of those rare minds in medicine. His perspectives and insights are truly brilliant and I know that I will be listening to this conversation again and again. 


 


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Selected Show Notes:

Dr Paul Teirstein - Chief of Cardiology, Scripps Green Hospital, CA


Dr Geoffrey Hartzler - Pioneering Cardiologist


Dr Geoffrey Hartzler - Master Clinical Operator Award - TCT 2015


National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) 


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