Rachel Debenham Bio

Rachel L. Debenham, MD

Interventional Cardiologist

“Being a cardiologist means getting to care for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. I understand what a privilege it is to be there during these times. As an interventional cardiologist, I am able to combine evolving technology with compassion to make every patient feel heard, supported, and confident in their care. I look forward to being part of your journey."
SPECIALIZING IN:
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Trans-radial interventions
  • Valvular and structural heart disease
  • Transcatheter aortic valve intervention
  • Mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair
  • Patent foramen ovale closure
  • Echocardiography
  • Trans-esophagela echocardiography
  • Left atrial appendage closure
  • Heart failure treatment
EDUCATION:
  • Undergraduate/Graduate: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
    • Bachelor of Science in Biophysics, Minors in Chemistry and French
  • Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
TRAINING:
  • Residency: University of Colorado, Denver, CO Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
    • Structural Cardiology
    • Interventional Cardiology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Adult Echocardiography
  • Internal Medicine
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
  • American College of Cardiology
  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics
  • Heart Rhythm Society Scientific Sessions
  • American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
  • George McClellan Surgical Honor Society, Thomas Jefferson University
  • Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society, Thomas Jefferson University
  • Heritage Scholarship Recipient, Brigham Young University