My interest in medicine began at a very early age. I decided to pursue cardiology after my father died from complications from atrial fibrillation. I chose to study heart disease in depth, which has allowed me to extend advanced training and understanding to cure arrhythmias. I truly enjoy my interaction with patients and the immense pleasure I derive from helping them heal.
"I spent a great deal of my training performing basic research in the mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmia. Increasing my knowledge about a particular patient's condition enables me to provide an effective treatment. I have carried my dedication to research over to my practice of cardiology."
Dr. Charles Athill's Facebook live interview discussing treatment of atrial fibrillation: My Heart Can’t Wait.
KFMB Pulse Field Ablation Interview with Dr. Athill on a new revolutionary procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. Our hospital was the first on the West Coast to enroll patients in this national clinical trial:
Dr. Charles Athill's Facebook live interview discussing treatment of atrial fibrillation: My Heart Can’t Wait.
The Sharp Experience Story asks a physician/surgeon once a year to highlight a patient with a particular medical problem who has a planned surgical procedure. Brandon is a patient of Dr. Athill who has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with resulting atrial fibrillation:
Facebook Live interview with one of Dr. Athill's patient, Michael, who had catheter ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation:
National Institutes of Health Postgraduate; Research Fellowship, UCLA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts General
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