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Dr. Walter Schiffer joined the Department of Medicine in the Cardiovascular Division as an Assistant Professor in August 2025. He specializes in cardio-oncology and cardiac critical care, with a focus on improving cardiovascular outcomes in patients with cancer and those requiring intensive cardiac support. His clinical and research interests center on better identifying and managing cardiovascular complications in oncology patients, optimizing heart failure treatment strategies, and refining critical care protocols for patients in cardiogenic shock.

Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Surgery are ranked as High Performing in AAA Repair, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, Heart Arrhythmia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Of the 18 High Performing areas for BJH, 7 were in Cardiology, and Heart and Vascular Surgery.

Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the WashU Center for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research Karen Joynt Maddox, MD, MPH has accepted two new roles with the American Heart Association as of July 1st. 

Nancy Sweitzer, MD, PhD, vice chair of clinical research for the department of medicine, director of clinical research for the division of cardiology and director of translational workforce development at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will serve as treasurer from 2025-2027.

Cardiologist receives Harrington Discovery Institute award to support the development of breakthrough treatments for heart disease

Linda Peterson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Radiology and Medical Director of WashU’s cardiac rehab program, recently appeared on medical podcast “White Coats, Real Talk” to discuss the importance of cardiac rehab, and her experience in this field.

Cardiac Electrophysiology faculty members Daniel Cooper, MD and Timothy Smith, DPhil, MD will be in new roles in the Division beginning July 1. Dr. Cooper will be taking over as EP Lab Director, with Dr. Smith stepping into the role of EP Fellowship Director.