Agatston

Blackstone

Burnett

Elias

Myerberg

Oz

The Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of internationally recognized physicians in the field of cardiovascular research who share our mission to stop heart disease. Coordinated by Paul Kurlansky, M.D., FHRI’s Director of Research, the Scientific Advisory Board ensures that Florida Heart Research Institute’s projects achieve the highest standards of scientific endeavor.

Arthur Agatston, M.D. Dr. Agatston is a cardiologist and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Medical School. Author of The South Beach Diet and The South Beach Heart Program: The 4-Step Plan That Can Save Your Life

Eugene H. Blackstone, M.D. Director, Clinical Research Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio and Associate Editor of the Journal of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery

John C. Burnett, M.D. Director, Cardiorenal Research Laboratory and Professor of Medicine and Physiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Richard A. Elias, M.D. Chairman of the Board, Florida Heart Research Institute, Miami, FL

Robert J. Myerberg, M.D. Professor of Medicine and Physiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. American Heart Association Chair in Cardiovascular Research

Mehmet Oz, M.D. Director of Cardiovascular Institute Vice Chair of Cardio Vascular Services Professor of Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University, New York