Aaron B. Hesselson, MD

  • Director of Electrophysiologic Services
4.89 out of 5

Procedures Performed

  • Cardiac electrophysiology
  • Arrhythmia monitoring
  • EKG
  • Comprehensive, multidisciplinary arrhythmia therapies including Radiofrequency and Cryoablations
  • Implant and management of traditional and novel cardiac devices, including leadless pacemakers, HIS bundle devices, subcutaneous ICDs

About

Dr. Aaron Hesselson has nearly 30 years of experience in the field of cardiac electrophysiology. He earned his biomedical engineering degree from Rutgers University in 1987 after which he entered into clinical research. Following medical school, a Harvard medical residency was completed at Boston Beth Israel Hospital and cardiology/electrophysiology fellowships at Duke University medical center. He now brings his experience in complex cardiac ablation and device management of congestive heart failure to UK as Director of Electrophysiologic Services.

Personal Statement

When I was in college, even before I had any inkling that I wanted to go into medicine, I ended up in an intensive care unit with a fractured sternum and a bruised heart. My experience there very much formulated how I approach any patient.

I think it would behoove doctors to think about themselves from that aspect: The patient doesn’t know what’s going on. They don’t know the technology. They don’t know the technical terms. They don’t know what the endpoint is.

Hopefully I can anticipate their needs and their questions, and make them that much more comfortable and reassured. I talk to my patients. I try to spend a lot of my time communicating. I think that’s very important.

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Medicine

Training & Education

Degree

New Jersey Medical School, Newark

Residency

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston

Fellowship

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac EP

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.89 out of 5
21 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Informative and curtious

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    Very good doctor.

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    Have always recommended the cardiology department
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      Very interested in what I had to say. He was very thorough in trying to determine my problem.
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      I have always found Dr. Hesselson to be very attentive and engaged with my wife and me in all our discussions. He is clearly on top of his profession.
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      Was very nice.
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      Dr was great. He explained why I was seeing him including how he might help with my heart problem. He was very thorough and very clear
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      I was very well taken care of by the caregivers
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      Dr. Hesselson has always come down to my level of knowledge when talking to me so that I can easily understand what he is saying. He talks to me in layman's terms.
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      Everyone was wonderful!
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      *Dr. Raj is the greatest, strictly professional in all aspects, goes to great detail about each and everything to do with procedure, both before and what to expect after. A very skilled and detail oriented individual.
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      Both the PA and then the dr. Spent a great deal of time with me - I was a new patient, very grateful for their time and thoroughness. Especially thankful too for the help from the UK in clinic pharmacist.
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      A fine staff to work with. All are pleasant
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      Provider exhibited other concerns that the other clinics did not seem to worried about my 15+ hip pain.
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      Very pleased with doctor Hesselson and the care he has provided across the board, as well as the hospital team.
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      *Dr. Hesselson IS EXCELLENT in all areas of care.
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      Everything was great. Also: The visit notes sent to me afterwards were really incredibly detailed. WOW!
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      Physician explained procedure and options clearly and provided time for questions and comments.
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      I will recommend your care provider to other patients 100 fold.