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