Peter Eckman
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
800 E 28TH ST STE H2100 MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55407About
Dr. Eckman's special interest include: Heart failure; Mechanical circulatory support; Ventricular assist device; Cardiac resynchronization therapy; Cell therapy; Heart transplantation; Exercise in hea ...
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Awards
- 2008 Leslie Miller Award to Outstanding Cardiology Fellow
- Minnesota Medical Foundation, 2004 (Chosen by 3rd/4th year medical st 2004 Distinguished Teaching Award
- 2004 Best diagnostician, 2004 (Chosen by graduating residency class)
- 1996 Phi Beta Kappa, Eta Chapter, Gustavus Adolphus College
- 1995 American Institute of Physics, Society of Physics Students Scholar
- 1992-1996 Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship
Treatments
- Heart Failure, Ventricular Assist Device, Cell Therapy And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Twin Cities
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