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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 MedicineDegree
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
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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
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Locations
Cardiovascular Medicine
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion G
Gill Heart & Vascular Institute800 Rose St.
First Floor
Lexington, KY 40536Fax 859-257-8699Call 859-323-0295
This is a clinic of the University of Kentucky Hospital, also known as UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Read more »
Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center - Medical Arts Building
140A Newcomb Ave.
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456Call 866-940-4938This clinic is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Heart Rhythm Program
Heart Rhythm Program–Frankfort
Frankfort Medical Pavilion
279 King's Daughters Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601Fax 859-218-7548Call 859-323-0295This clinic takes place on the first Thursday of every month.
Adult Heart Rhythm Program–Somerset
Adult Heart Rhythm Program–Somerset
UK Specialty Clinic at Medpark West
25 Med Park Square
Suite 2
Somerset, KY 42503Fax 859-218-7548Call 859-323-0295This clinic is held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
Insurance Information
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