Hemal Nayak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
Director, Lead Management Program
An expert in cardiac electrophysiology, Hemal M. Nayak, MD, provides care for patients with heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). He specializes in catheter ablation -- a minimally invasive procedure in which high frequency radio waves are used to eliminate abnormal heart rhythms. He also treats heart failure, using pacemakers, defibrillators and other implantable devices. In addition, Dr. Nayak is an expert on lead management and is one of the few electrophysiologists in Chicago that performs laser lead extraction. He serves as a national trainer and proctor for this complex procedure.
Dr. Nayak has a passion for education. Under his leadership, trainees at the University of Chicago learn about arrhythmia management, risk assessment and sudden cardiac death prevention.
A respected scientist, Dr. Nayak's clinical research focuses on lead management, anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation and cardiac resynchronization therapy. His work has been extensively published in journals such as Circulation, Heart Rhythm, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, American Journal of Cardiology and Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology.
He has been invited nationally to speak on his research and specialty interests and is an active member in the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology.
Practice Location
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Year Started Practice
1999
Board Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Medical School
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Internship, Residency and Fellowship
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
American College of Cardiology
Heart Rhythm Society
Languages Spoken
English
Gujarati
Spanish
Office Phone
(773) 702-5988
Office Fax
(773) 702-4666
Office Postal Address
Hemal M. Nayak, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6080
Chicago, IL 60637
