Ronan Curtin, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2007 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Cardiovascular Medicine
Biographical Sketch
Ronan John Curtin, MD, MSc, MRCPI, is an associate is a staff cardiologist in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. An expert in echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CT), and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), he has a wide array of interests in clinical cardiology including valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, thoracic aortic disease, and noninvasive detection of coronary artery disease.
A native of Ireland, Dr. Curtin received his medical degree in 1995 from the National University of Ireland, University College Cork, Ireland, and a postgraduate Masters Degree in Cardiology in 2002 from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. He trained in clinical cardiology in Ireland and subsequently completed a 2-year clinical fellowship in Advanced Cardiac Imaging at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Curtin was awarded a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training in Cardiology by the Irish Committee of Higher Medical Training in 2006. He is also a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland.
Dr. Curtin's research interests include noninvasive imaging of the heart using CT and MRI and the role of new echocardiography techniques in the detection and management of cardiomyopathies. He has also conducted research in the area of platelet thrombosis, with a particular interest in ?resistance? to aspirin and other antiplatelet drugs. He has presented at American and international meetings, has published widely in the cardiology literature, and is the recipient of several grants and awards. In 2003, he was awarded a Young Investigator Award at the European Society of Cardiology for his research in the area of aspirin resistance.
Professional Highlights
- European Society of Cardiology Young Investigator Award 2003
- Dr. Raymond Shanahan Memorial Prize, University College Cork 2003
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | National University of Ireland, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland |
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| Internship: | Cork University Hospital, Medicine and Surgery, Cork, Ireland |
| Residency: | Cork University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Cork, Ireland |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Cardiology/Imaging, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Irish Cardiology Fellowship Training Program, Cardiology, Dublin 4, Ireland |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) Trinity College Medical School, University of Dublin, Ir |
Certifications
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland - Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, thoracic aortic disease.
Awards & Honors
- Young Investigator Award, European Society of Cardiology (2003)
- Dr. Raymond Shanahan Memorial Prize, University College Cork (2003)
- Irish Heart Foundation Research Grant (2002)
- European Society of Cardiology Research Fellowship (2001)
- Royal City of Dublin Hospital Young Investigator Award (2001)
Professional Memberships
- American Heart Association
- American Society of Echocardiography
- Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
- Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
- Irish Cardiac Society
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Industry Relationships
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