Roopinder K. Sandhu, MD, MPH
4.9
7 Reviews
310-248-6679
Fax: 310-423-6795
4.9
7 Reviews
Roopinder K. Sandhu, MD, MPH
Scheduling
In person visits
Fax: 310-423-6795
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd #A3600
Los Angeles, CA
34.074653 -118.378972From You
4.9
7 Reviews
Roopinder K. Sandhu, MD, MPH
Languages
- English,
Gender
Female
Locations
Experience
Specialties
Area in which a healthcare provider is highly trained and often board certified.
2
- IM Cardiology
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
Programs
Cedars-Sinai clinical programs this provider is part of:
2
Research Areas
Dr. Sandhu's main research focus is on arrhythmia health services research including gaining a better understanding of arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, syncope, and sudden cardiac death) epidemiology, identifying gaps in treatment and pursuing strategies to improve outcomes. Dr. Sandhu has received grants to support her research from University Hospital Foundation at the University of Alberta, Canadian Stroke Prevention Intervention Network, Cardiac Arrhythmia Network of Canada and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific publications, abstracts and book chapters in medical journals and textbooks. She has given more than 45 invited lectures on ICD implantation, syncope, and atrial fibrillation to local, regional, national and international audiences.
Titles
- Associate Professor, Cardiology
- Director, Device Clinic
Education & Training
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Harvard School of Public Health, 3. Masters of Public Health in Clinical Effectiveness
Degrees - Completed 2011
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Case Western Reserve University–Metro Health, Cardiology and Electrophysiology Program
Fellowship - Completed 2009
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Case Western Reserve University–Metro Health, Internal Medicine
Residency - Completed 2005
Achievements
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2
Board Certifications
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5
Awards and Honors
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4
Publications
Board Certifications
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Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine
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IM/Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and Honors
- Cardiology Teaching Award, University of Alberta, Division of Cardiology
- Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society
- Chair, Canadian Cardiovascular Society Atrial Fibrillation Quality Indicators Working Group
- Research Mentor of the Year, University of Alberta, Division of Cardiology
- Invited Member, Heart Rhythm Society Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention Task Force, AF Centers of Excellence Task Force, Research Committee
Publications
A full list of this provider’s research publications can be found on their research profile or PubMed.
- Sandhu RK, Healey JS. Screening for Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2018 Aug;16(8):591-598.
- Sandhu RK, Dolovich L, Deif B, Barake W, Agarwal G, Ginvalds A, Lim T, Quinn RF, Gladstone D, Conen D, Connolly SJ, Healey JS. High Prevalence of Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors Identified in a Pharmacy-Based Screening Program. BMJ Open Heart 2016;3(2):e000515.
- Sandhu RK, Wilton SB, Cruz J, Aztema CL, MacFarlane K, McKelvie R, Lambert L, Rush K, Zimmerman R, Oakes G, Deyell M, Wyse DG, Cox JL, Skanes A. An update on the development and feasibility assessment of Canadian quality indicators for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. CJC Open 2019;1(4):198-205.
- Sandhu RK (Co-chair), Raj SR, Thiruganasmbandmoorthy V, Kaul P, Morillo CA, Krahn AD, Guzman JC, Sheldon RS (Co-chair). Canadian Cardiovascular Society Clinical Practice Update on the Assessment and Management of Syncope. CJC 2020;36:1167-1177.