CURRICULUM VITAE

Andrew J. Benn, M.D.

Dr. Benn earned his B.S. at Stanford University, his M.D. at the University of Chicago, and completed his cardiology training at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics. He initiated a multiphase investigation of the chronic effects of cocaine on myocardial function. Dr. Benn is the Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology at John Muir Medical Center.



EDUCATION

1978 - 1982

Stanford University, Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Senator, Associated Students of Stanford University, 1980-1981
J.T. Watkins Award for Outstanding Fraternity Service, 1981-1982

1982 - 1986

University of Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1986
President of the American Medical Student Association, 1983-1984

POST GRADUATE TRAINING:

June 1986 to June 1889

Internship and residency in internal medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics

July 1989 to June 1992

Fellowship, Division of Cardiology, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics.
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship June 1991 - June 1992

EMPLOYMENT:

January 1999 to date

Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group, Inc.
Walnut Creek, California
Single specialty medical group practice of noninvasive and interventional cardiology
Director, Clinical Research, Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group, Inc.

June 1992 to December 1998

Cardiology Associates
Walnut Creek, California.
Single specialty group practice, noninvasive and interventional cardiology

February 1997 to date

Director, Non-Invasive Cardiology John Muir Medical Center
Walnut Creek, California

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

National Board of Medical Examiners (MBME) Certification 1987
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification, September, 1989 ,#125652
Board certification Cardiology, November 1991, #125652
Fellow, American College of Cardiology, since 1994.
Member, American College of Physicians, 1989

LICENSURE:

California Physicians License No. G073528
California X-ray Supervisor and Operator No. RHD137565
Drug Enforcement Agency: Registration number BB1807164
Illinois Controlled Substance: No. 003-036-0786199-1
Illinois Physician and Surgeon: No. 036-078619

CURRENT HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES:

June 1992 to date

Active staff, John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek, California
Courtesy staff, Mt. Diablo Medical Center, Concord, California

1999 to date

Active staff, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, San Ramon, California
Provisional staff, ValleyCare Medical Center, Pleasanton, California

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

1989

Designed and initiated multiphase investigation of the chronic effects of cocaine on myocardial function. Wrote and obtained funding through NIH grant.

1985

Retrospective analysis of soft tissue sarcomas and their metastatic patterns with N. Vogelzang, M.D. (University of Chicago)

1984

Analysis of prospective predictors of tolazoline response in primary pulmonary hypertension of the neonate with W. Meadow, M.D.
Pilot study of assessment of growth parameters and nutritional status of newborns with D. Woo, M.D. (University of Chicago)

1981-1982

T cell subset regulation studies with E. Engleman, M.D. (Stanford)

1980-1981

Enzyme purification and kinetics of human DNA polymerases with D. Korn, M.D. (Stanford)

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Clinical correlates do not predict Pao2, response after tolazoline administration in hypoxic newborns. W.Meadow, M.D, A. Benn, M.D., N. Giardini, M.D., H. Hageman, M.D., S. Berger, M.D. Critical Care Medication, Volume 14, 6:513:551.
  2. Intra-aortic balloon pump: Indications, insertion and management. A. Benn, MD,T. Feldman, M.D., Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 1992.
  3. Patient Handbook for non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests. Publication of the American Heart Association of Metropolitan Chicago.