“I don’t think you can go anywhere and get better care from the cardiologists and the nurses and technicians than you can at the LMH Health Heart Center. Most of us have quite a few years of experience, but most of my partners don’t have as much grey hair as I do,” Dr. Michael Zabel says with a smile.
Dr. Zabel earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, and completed his residency and fellowship training in cardiology at Duke University.
“I enjoy treating heart failure patients, those with ischemic heart disease and valvular heart disease, which we’re seeing more of because it tends to be age-related,” he said. “I want my patients to know not to worry too much about this. We can treat almost everything.”
Dr. Zabel is a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography and is board certified in cardiovascular disease.
The goal for or some patients is to participate in a triathlon again and others want to get back and forth to the kitchen without assistance. I take a collaborative approach to care. Being able to work with people to determine what they want, what style and aggressiveness of care is critical when taking care of patients with heart disease.
- K. Michael Zabel, MD, FASE
Anticoagulation management to prevent and safely monitor blood clots
Supervised exercise and education program to strengthen heart health
Treatment and monitoring for heart muscle weakness and heart failure
Lifestyle and medical strategies to prevent and manage heart disease
Image-guided minimally invasive procedures for vessels and tumors
Washington University School of Medicine
Residency
Duke University Medicine Center
Cardiology
Duke University Medicine Center
Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular
• Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography
Dr.Zabel is excellent. Dr. Zabel listens. He discusses options and he respects my decisions about my health care. His input yesterday was helpful regarding a decision I needed to make and I believe his input helped me make the best decision for me.
Very good - as always
Excellent
Very Good
I'm happy that I'm listened too because I will always advocate for my best health
Great
Dr. Zabel was very patient and listened to me and discussed my health situation and addressed my concerns and listened attentively to me.
Good
Good
Dr. Zabel did a very thorough systematic review of past issues and helped map out a wholistic health plan to continue health gains made.
