Shivam Saxena, MD

Cardiology, Electrophysiology

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Overview

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

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About

Philosophy of care

Electrophysiology is a field with complexities and nuances. I am passionate about teaching patients and helping them understand their illness and treatment options. I tailor treatment for patients on an individualized basis after getting to know them. My focus is not only treating the disease, but also helping you live your best life. Being in a procedurally oriented specialty, I am respectful of the extraordinary trust patients place in me and make patient safety a top priority.

Why I entered medicine

My interest in medicine started in high school, when I took a job working the cash register at a local pharmacy. Although I was not directly involved in patient care, I enjoyed talking to customers coming in to pick up their prescriptions. I began to learn how important it is to add that polite moment in the lives of people every day, no matter how brief. These small, yet important interactions fueled my desire to study medicine.

Community involvement

During my electrophysiology training, I traveled to the Dominican Republic as part of a medical mission to implant cardiac defibrillators in an underserved population. As I move to the Lehigh Valley area, I look forward to becoming a part of and supporting local community charities.

Personal interests

I enjoy oil painting, ballroom dance, chess, true crime podcasts and TV in my free time.

Education

Undergraduate
Penn State University, Bachelor of Science (BS), 2010

Undergraduate
Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Bachelor of Science (BS), 2010

Medical School
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2015

Training

Residency 2018
Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 2021
Cardiovascular Disease, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ

Fellowship 2023
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Virginia Hospitals, Charlottesville, VA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Publications & Clinical Trials