LONG
BEACH, Calif., Jan. 19,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Y.
Lee, M.D., FACC, has been named medical director of
electrophysiology at MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at
Long Beach Medical Center. Dr. Lee is a board-certified cardiac
electrophysiologist with Memorial Cardiology Medical Group in
Long Beach.
As the new medical director of electrophysiology, Dr. Lee will
work to further Long Beach Medical Center's efforts for
electrophysiology clinical research and education. In addition, he
intends to expand research efforts for A-fib ablations to help
those with persistent A-fib – one of the most diagnosed heart
conditions.
"Dr. Lee has done amazing work to date at MemorialCare Heart
& Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center, and we are
excited to have him take on this new role as medical director of
electrophysiology," says Joe Kim,
M.D., chief medical officer, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical
Center. "Dr. Lee's experience and background in complex ablations
and his interest in solving heart rhythm issues will make him a
great medical director. I am excited to see what he does for this
program in the future."
Dr. Lee's specialties include complex ablations and treating the
full gamut of dysrhythmias including supraventricular tachycardia,
atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and ventricular tachycardia. He is
proficient in all modalities of interventional electrophysiology
(EP) including implantation of pacemakers/defibrillators, WATCHMAN™
devices and leadless extractions.
"I am excited to expand our program's depth and breadth," says
Dr. Lee. "The team here at Long Beach Medical Center utilizes
cutting-edge technology within the field of electrophysiology to
make procedures safer and quicker for patients, while also devoting
research to develop our legacy programs."
Dr. Lee is also the principal investigator for a clinical trial
at Long Beach Medical Center called RESTORE-1 for a drug used to
treat A-fib, called flecainide. Most drugs for A-fib are taken in
pill form. In the RESTORE-1 clinical trial, flecainide is delivered
to the heart tissue as an inhalant, similar to an asthma inhaler.
With flecainide being delivered as an inhalant, it could help
deliver the drug faster and help treat A-fib symptoms quicker.
"The field of persistent A-fib is ripe for research," says, Dr.
Lee. "We're looking to be involved in more clinical trials in the
future to research new ways to help those with persistent A-fib
manage their condition."
Dr. Lee received his medical degree at the University of Vermont and received his Internal
Medicine residency training at Scripps Green Hospital in
La Jolla, Calif. He then completed
a fellowship in cardiovascular disease followed by cardiac
electrophysiology at the University of
Vermont Medical Center where he worked with national leaders
in the field of EP.
"I was born at Long Beach Medical Center, so serving my local
community these past seven years as an electrophysiologist has been
a blessing," says Dr. Lee.
Dr. Lee succeeds Serge M Tobias, M.D., who retired in
November 2022 after more than 30
years of service.
About MemorialCare Long Beach
Medical Center:
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center has been providing the
community with compassionate, quality health care for more than 100
years. While leading in specialized care, research and education,
Long Beach Medical Center uses the most advanced health care
technologies – it is the only hospital in L.A. County with the
innovative ExactechGPS® and ExcelsiusGPS®
surgical systems. Long Beach Medical Center is ranked no. 7 in the
Los Angeles Metro Area by U.S.
News & World Report and has earned Magnet® recognition for
nursing excellence. With leading centers for cancer, heart,
rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurology and trauma, physicians and
surrounding hospitals continually refer to its accredited programs.
For more information, visit memorialcare.org/longbeach.
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