Ronald Witteles, MD

Dr. Ronald Witteles is a cardiologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with heart failure. He has particular expertise in the treatment of amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and cardiac complications of cancer therapy (sometimes called “Cardio-Oncology”). He serves as Co-Director of the Stanford Amyloid Center, one of the world’s leading centers for the care of patients with amyloidosis. He completed his residency and fellowship from Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Witteles has published extensively in his areas of expertise, and has won many awards for his excellence in both patient care and education. He serves as Program Director for the Stanford Internal Medicine residency program. He holds board certification in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology, and nuclear cardiology.

Representative Publications:

Changing Outcomes After Heart Transplantation In Patients With Amyloid Cardiomyopathy

Genotype and Phenotype of Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: THAOS (Transthyretin Amyloid Outcome Survey)

The Frequency and Severity of Cardiovascular Toxicity From Targeted Therapy in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients

Reply to “Heart Failure And Breast Cancer: Emerging Controversies Regarding Some Cardioprotective Strategies”

Premature Ventricular Contractions Causing Pacemaker-Mediated Tachycardia: A Failure of Postventricular Atrial Refractory Period After Premature Ventricular Contraction Extension?