Bio
Dr. Francois Haddad, MD is a Clinical Professor of Medicine that specializes in the field of cardio-vascular imaging, pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure and transplantation. Dr. Haddad has over 18 years of practice in the field of cardiology. He directs Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Biomarker and Phenotypic Core Laboratory dedicated to translational studies in cardiovascular medicine. The laboratory focuses on (1) identifying early biomarkers of heart failure and aging, (2) bioengineering approaches to cardiovascular disease modeling and (3) novel informatic approach for the detection and risk stratification of disease. He is involved is several precision medicine initiatives in health including the Project Baseline, the Integrated Personalized Omics Profiling Initiative, the Athletic screening program at Stanford and the Strong-D cardiac rehabilitation initiative in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
Clinical Focus
- Cardiology
- RIght Heart Failure
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Heart Failure with preserved ejection fraction
- Advanced heart failure
- Heart Transplantation
- Unexplained Dyspnea
- Mechanical Cardiac Support
Administrative Appointments
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Task Force member, WHO Pulmonary Hypertension Committee (2013 - 2018)
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Right Heart Expert Panel, American Thoracic Society (2015 - 2018)
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Director Biomarker and Phenotypic Core Laboratory, Cardiovascular Institute (2013 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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Dean's Honours List, University of Montreal (2000-2004)
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Governor's General Medal of Excellence, Goverment of Canada (1992)
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Faculty Teacher Award, Montreal University (2004)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Expert Panelist, American Thoracic Association (2015 - Present)
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Council Leadership, American Heart Association 3CPR Council (2013 - Present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship: Stanford University Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship (2007) CA
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Board Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Cardiology (2004)
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Fellowship: Montreal Heart Institute (2004) Canada
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Residency: Montreal University Medical Center (2001) Canada
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Internship: University of Montreal/Sacre-Coeur Hospital (1999) Canada
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Board Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Internal Medicine (2003)
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Medical Education: University of Montreal (1998) Canada