Charles J Davidson

Charles J Davidson serves as Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Executive Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He maintains clinical appointments at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, with expertise in transcatheter valve therapies and coronary interventions.

Education:

• MD: University of Connecticut (1982)
• Intern: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center, Internal Medicine (1983)
• Resident: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (1985)
• Fellow: Duke University Medical Center, Cardiology (1988)

Dr. Davidson's research focuses on structural heart disease interventions, particularly transcatheter aortic and mitral valve procedures, coronary angioplasty, and diabetic heart complications. His work bridges clinical practice with device innovation through industry collaborations and pivotal trials.

His recent publications demonstrate leadership in transcatheter valve replacement outcomes research, with emphasis on TAVR registries, valve-in-valve procedures, and biomarker analysis in asymptomatic aortic stenosis. Key trends include multicenter registry analyses, long-term mortality studies, and complications management in structural heart interventions.

Scientific Awards:

• Physician Clinical Excellence Award for Clinical Collaboration, NMFF (2007)
• 8 Jacques M. Smith, MD Distinguished Physician in Medicine Awards (2002-2006)
• Challenging Case Competition 1st Prize, TCT (2004)
• ACC Basic Research Award (2002)

As National Study PI for the CLASP TR Pivotal Trial and Steering Committee member for the Trialign Trial, Dr. Davidson leads major industry-sponsored research. His editorial roles include American Heart Journal and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, while professional service spans ACGME review committees and AHA session chairmanships. He contributes to the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute's mission as part of Northwestern's integrated Heart Institutes.