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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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Ratings & Reviews
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December, 2019
dr Hesselson is the best and your other doctors and nurses are the best.November, 2019
Dr. Hesselson gave me attention and the surgery I needed for my afib, when the cardiovascular at Baptist Health suggested I just live with it'. Such a difference.November, 2019
The greatest doctor ever, I owe him my life with the help of God!October, 2019
Dr. Hesselson and the UK cardiology clinic do an an excellent job of taking care of my complex cardiac problems.September, 2019
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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 »
Heart Rhythm Program
Frankfort Medical Pavilion
279 King's Daughters Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601Fax 859-257-8699Call 859-323-0295Thursday: 8:00 am-3:00 pm This clinic takes place on the first Thursday of every month.
Mountain View Family Practice
272 London Mountain View Drive
London, KY 40741Fax 859-257-8699Call 859-323-0295Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm This clinic takes place on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
Insurance Information
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