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Dr. Edward P. Gerstenfeld is chief of the UCSF Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service. His expertise includes treating arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, with catheter ablation. Specific techniques, such as endocardial and epicardial ablation, may be used for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia or ventricular tachycardia.

Gerstenfeld also specializes in treating patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes such as arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Brugada syndrome, long QT syndrome and adult congenital heart disease. Treatments include implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization devices.

In his research, Gerstenfeld studies the mechanisms of arrhythmia, new technologies for mapping and ablation of arrhythmias, biomedical signal processing and electrocardiography. He is the primary investigator for several clinical trials.

Gerstenfeld earned a medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a master of science degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. He completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts, a research fellowship at UCSF and an electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Gerstenfeld is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Heart Rhythm Society and American Heart Association. He has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, and he often lectures on mapping and treating arrhythmias. He is associate editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Clinical Electrophysiology.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2002

  • Fellowships

    Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2001

    University of Massachusetts Medical School, Cardiology, 1999

  • Residencies

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1996

  • Internship

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1994

  • Education

    Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 1993

  • Languages

    English

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    323 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 20, 2025
    Doctor is patient and very informing
    Mar 18, 2025
    Overall I have positive feedback for the doctor and procedure
    Feb 14, 2025
    Dr gerstenfedld is outstanding
    Feb 14, 2025
    Excellent experience!
    Jan 25, 2025
    Pleased with everything. Very professional
    Jan 08, 2025
    I felt like Dr. Gerstenfeld delivered good news to me about my a fib and gave me a path going forward. He's a great doctor.
    Jan 03, 2025
    Dr. Gerstenfeld was informative, professional and caring. I felt I could ask him any questions comfortably.
    Nov 25, 2024
    I came away with a clear idea of my condition and with confidence in the provider's plan for addressing it. I felt as though I was in the best hands possible.
    Nov 08, 2024
    Dr. Edward Gerstenfeld is truly exemplary! And humane. I am so grateful for the enormous amount of time, patience he spent reviewing my exhaustive records and for his acute assessment of a very complex set of circumstances around my case. Not to mention, the generous time he spent with me. Thank you!
    Sep 25, 2024
    All aces, provider and team
    Sep 23, 2024
    Outstanding physician! I feel lucky to be under his care!
    Sep 21, 2024
    No direct conversations with the surgeon. Very hard to get his help.
    Aug 27, 2024
    Dr. Listened well, and answered my questions. Still having some trouble with follow up to pulmanologist?
    Aug 21, 2024
    Thank you for your insights and care
    Aug 18, 2024
    I have had the highest respect for the team and appreciation of the care that my doctor provided for me during the years
    Aug 10, 2024
    I really liked that he was able to use technology to draw diagrams of my heart to show how a pacemaker works
    Jul 30, 2024
    Great experience dealing with Dr Gerstenfeld & the UCSF team, along with great medical care & positive health outcome
    Jul 20, 2024
    Dr. G Gerstenfeld Was obviously familiar with my history and of our past discussions, so we just picked up the discussion from where we left it off last time we spoke and we talked about a meeting that we would have in the future
    Jul 20, 2024
    Dr. Gerstenfeld exuded warmth, expertise, professionalism throughout our video session. He was attentive, kind, reassuring and clear and had a wonder presence. I'm grateful for his time and wisdom.
    Jul 17, 2024
    Meeting extremely productive resulting in an action plan. Excellent follow up as it only took until the next day to get my ablation procedure scheduled.
    Jul 16, 2024
    Could not have been better
    Jul 07, 2024
    Dr. Gerstenfeld and Erin are always prepared, thoughtful, in the present and focused on the patient which is very much appreciated.
    Jun 24, 2024
    I sought the doctor because of his reputation and was extremely pleased with his interaction. Never condescending.
    Jun 18, 2024
    Excellent informative visit like usual. Dr Gerstenfeld is the best!
    Jun 10, 2024
    Appointment felt rushed/throughother, as though doc had come in with pre-formed conclusions and wasn't really interested in the case.
    Jun 04, 2024
    Dr. Gerstenfeld is definitely among the best, if not the literal best in the world. In another country, we were already told he was the best, but it was only after meeting him that we could see how clearly sharp, kind, & deeply knowledgeable he is. Outstanding!
    May 25, 2024
    Excellent all the way around with Dr G.
    May 12, 2024
    Very thorough and orofessional
    May 05, 2024
    Much appreciated the open discussion. My situation was discussed realistically
    Apr 19, 2024
    Dr. G is fabulous. I'm almost back to my old obnoxious self.
    Apr 08, 2024
    The best and kindest EP I have ever seen!
    Mar 29, 2024
    I have already recommended him multiple times. : )
    Mar 24, 2024
    Dr Gertensfeld is great!
    Mar 16, 2024
    Dr. Gerstenfeld and his team are very good.
    Mar 11, 2024
    Dr. Gerstenfeld was very clear in his explanations and suggestions
    Mar 10, 2024
    Dr. Gerstenfeld is very impressive. His breadth of knowledge, cases he's seen, his terrific manner, and his overall analysis was very very helpful. Grateful to have been able to see him.
    Jan 07, 2024
    Outstanding in all respects. Good listener, explains things very well, involves me in decisions.
    Jan 07, 2024
    Terrific
    Dec 18, 2023
    Excellent visit, lots of information shared
    Dec 17, 2023
    Dr. Gerstenfeld is excellent.
    Dec 08, 2023
    Dr. Gerstenfeld was extremely personable and put me at ease. Clearly he is very qualified but does not come off as arrogant in any way and I sensed his genuine care for my situation.
    Dec 08, 2023
    Dr Gerstenfeld was exceptional in his professionalism and manner.
    Nov 13, 2023
    Understanding and patient.
    Oct 22, 2023
    It was my pleasure to meet Dr. GERSTENFELD
    Oct 20, 2023
    I love Dr. G!
    Oct 17, 2023
    Dr Gerstenfeld is outstanding
    Sep 21, 2023
    My experience with Dr Gerstenfeld has been wonderful for me.
    Aug 17, 2023
    Outstanding
    Aug 15, 2023
    Dr. Gerstenfeld was a total pro. Loved him. All my issues were with the communications tech infrastructure.
    Jul 17, 2023
    Dr. Gerstenfeld is always attentive and eager to figure out a solution for any ongoing symptoms.
    Jul 07, 2023
    Have utmost regard & respect for care provider & relieved at finally having this visit
    Jul 06, 2023
    Dr. Gerstenfeld is excellent.
    Jul 05, 2023
    It is a priviledge to be a patient of Dr Gerstenfeld.
    Jul 03, 2023
    Provider shows true concern to patient as well as exhibits his expertise on his field.
    Jun 24, 2023
    Outstanding Dr Gerstenfeld
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    Cryoablation for Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

    Events will be adjudicated by an independent Clinical Events Committee (CEC). MAEs include any of the following: - Death - Acute myocardial infarction - Cardiac perforation/pericardial tamponade - Cerebral infarct ...

    Recruiting

    My work

    New arrhythmia treatment allows for faster, safer recovery

    An innovative therapy being tested at UCSF uses targeted electrical pulses to treat atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Dr. Gerstenfeld explains the advantages.

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