Dr. Mark K. Urman, M.D. Get a Second Opinion
Vice President, Physician Relations and Quality Assurance, Cardiology
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Areas of expertise
Consultative Cardiology (Coronary Disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Lipid Abnormalities), Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Echocardiography
Bio
Dr Urman has been an Attending Cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai since 1994. He is the Immediate-past (and inaugural) Medical Director of the Preventive and Consultative Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and a past Clinical Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and has been recognized for his outstanding teaching of cardiology trainees at Cedars-Sinai.
Dr. Urman has numerous publications in cardiology, has presented his research internationally and has lectured extensively on hyperlipidemia, hypertension, heart failure and the pharmacological and lifestyle management of cardiovascular disease. He has traveled internationally to consult on patients and has patients who come from around the world to seek his care.
Dr. Urman is one of a few select cardiologists in the U.S. to have earned the esteemed recognition of being named a Fellow of the country’s two most prestigious professional cardiovascular organizations. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), honors that attest to his commitment to excellence, innovation and leadership in clinical cardiology, he is also a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE). Dr. Urman is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and echocardiography.
Dr. Urman has the distinction of being recognized by his peers in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Doctors and Castle Connolly’s Top DoctorsTM. He has been named as one of the best cardiologists in Los Angeles every year since 2008 as part of the Southern California Super Doctors.
Dr. Urman has numerous publications in cardiology, has presented his research internationally and has lectured extensively on hyperlipidemia, hypertension, heart failure and the pharmacological and lifestyle management of cardiovascular disease. He has traveled internationally to consult on patients and has patients who come from around the world to seek his care.
Dr. Urman is one of a few select cardiologists in the U.S. to have earned the esteemed recognition of being named a Fellow of the country’s two most prestigious professional cardiovascular organizations. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), honors that attest to his commitment to excellence, innovation and leadership in clinical cardiology, he is also a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE). Dr. Urman is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and echocardiography.
Dr. Urman has the distinction of being recognized by his peers in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Doctors and Castle Connolly’s Top DoctorsTM. He has been named as one of the best cardiologists in Los Angeles every year since 2008 as part of the Southern California Super Doctors.
Education
School
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
Cardiology: West LA/UCLA Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
Internal Medicine: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Internal Medicine: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Medical Degree
M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.S.E., F.A.H.A.
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
Cardiology: West LA/UCLA Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
Internal Medicine: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Internal Medicine: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Medical Degree
M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.S.E., F.A.H.A.
Awards
U.S. News & World Report’s Top Doctors; Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors as seen in Los Angeles Magazine (2008-09, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
Los Angeles Top Doctor & Dentist Award (“Top Doc” Los Angeles) 2011
Guide to America’s Top Cardiologists (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Top Cardiologist in Los Angeles, International Association of Cardiology, 2009 (Beverly Hills in 2012)
The Leading Physicians of The World, 2010, 2013
Outstanding Teaching Award, Cardiology Fellowship Program, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, (2006 – 2007)
America’s Top Physicians, Cardiology, Consumer’s Research Council of America (2003, 2004-2005, 2006)
The Guide to America’s Top Cardiologists (every year since 2006)
Los Angeles Top Doctor & Dentist Award (“Top Doc” Los Angeles) 2011
Guide to America’s Top Cardiologists (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Top Cardiologist in Los Angeles, International Association of Cardiology, 2009 (Beverly Hills in 2012)
The Leading Physicians of The World, 2010, 2013
Outstanding Teaching Award, Cardiology Fellowship Program, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, (2006 – 2007)
America’s Top Physicians, Cardiology, Consumer’s Research Council of America (2003, 2004-2005, 2006)
The Guide to America’s Top Cardiologists (every year since 2006)
Publications
Available on request
