Curtis Rimmerman, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1993 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Cardiovascular Medicine
Biographical Sketch
Curtis Mark Rimmerman, MD, MBA, is the initial holder of the Gus P. Karos Endowed Chair in Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine. He is a staff cardiologist and echocardiographer in the Section of Clinical Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Prior to this he was Medical Director for the Cleveland Clinic Westlake, Lakewood, and Avon Pointe Family Health Centers. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and the subspecialty of cardiovascular diseases. He is also certified by the National Board of Echocardiography and the American College of Physician Executives. His specialty interests include clinical cardiology, echocardiography, valvular heart disease and electrocardiography.
Dr. Rimmerman is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, completing his undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in chemistry (Phi Beta Kappa). He continued his education through a scholarship at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England, before returning to the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for his Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Rimmerman completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., followed by a cardiology fellowship at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Ind. He continued his education while on Staff at Cleveland Clinic at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, earning a Master's Degree in Business Administration.
Dr. Rimmerman was appointed to the professional Staff of Cleveland Clinic in 1993.
Nationally and internationally, Dr. Rimmerman has organized and chaired conferences and symposia on his specialty interests, with an emphasis on topics related to electrocardiography and echocardiography. He has published articles and abstracts in leading medical journals on his specialty interests and authored or co-authored chapters in medical textbooks related to interactive electrocardiography, acute coronary syndromes and myocardial infarction. His Interactive Electrocardiography CD-ROM and Workbook serves as an industry standard for electrocardiography education.
Dr. Rimmerman serves on the editorial board of the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography and Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine.
Dr. Rimmerman is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a member of the American Society of Echocardiography and of the American College of Physician Executives.
Dr. Rimmerman has published two books with Cleveland Clinic Press. His first book, Heart Attack, released in 2006. His most recent book is entitled You and Your Cardiologist.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
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| Internship: | Vanderbilt University Hospital, Medical Internship, Nashville, TN |
| Residency: | Vanderbilt University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Nashville, TN |
| Fellowship: | Indiana University Medical Center, Cardiology, Indianapolis, IN |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
Additional Training
- Master of Business Administration, Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, 2001
- Certified Physician Executive, American College of Physician Executives, 2007
Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Clinical cardiology, echocardiography, stress echocardiography, valvular heart disease, electrocardiography.
Awards & Honors
Inaugural holder of the Gus P. Karos Endowed Chair in Clinical Cardiovascular Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Society of Echocardiography
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Rimmerman receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
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