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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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Ratings & 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.
March, 2020
The entire staff is extremely professional and friendly.February, 2020
They were helpful about getting me in to see the doctor prior to upcoming hip surgery--I had not met Dr. Hesselson previously, but his assistant was familiar with my ablation procedure and follow up. She was excellent and seemed to have given the doctor information about my case. They didn't do any tests.February, 2020
Dr. Hesselson answered all my queations and concerns not only about my physical health but also recognized my mental health status. He spent as much time as I needed and never made me feel like he was in a hurry. He made me feel like I was the only patient he had to see that afternoon. He was also very flexible with the appt time I was at the clinic to see Dr. Bhalla and he worked around that appointment time since I had a 5 hour drive home. He talked to me on my level so that i understood what he was saying instead of talking over my head or making me feel like I couldn't ask questions like most doctors do.February, 2020
This office always so respect to me. Love my drs.February, 2020
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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.
Adult Heart Rhythm Program–Somerset
Quickcare at MedPark West
25 Med Park Square
Suite 2
Somerset, KY 42503Call 859-323-0295
This location offers TeleCare. Read more »
This clinic is held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
Insurance Information
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